This week, a conservative majority in the U.S. Supreme Court that has dedicated itself to making it harder for Americans to vote has struck again and hammered a nail deeper into the heart of already flawed voting rights law. . As Republican state legislatures nationwide continue to pass restrictive laws that impose additional burdens, especially […]
Garballey among many sponsors. Representative Sean Garballey (D-Arlington and West Medford) is one of the sponsors of the Cherish Act, which aims to implement the key findings of the State Higher Education Finance Commission: investment state in public colleges and universities has declined significantly from a peak in fiscal 2001. So far, 83 state officials […]
Winnipeg Police Chief Danny Smyth is expected to address the media at 1 p.m. CST after the head of a statue of Queen Victoria in the Manitoba legislature was removed and thrown into the Assiniboine River. The statue was further vandalized after a mob pulled it and a smaller statue of Queen Elizabeth at the […]
Lea este artículo fr Spanish. California lawmakers voted Monday night to approve a record state budget that reflects new deals with Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend health care to undocumented migrants, spend billions to reduce homelessness and help Californians who are still fighting the pandemic. The $ 262.6 billion spending plan for the fiscal year […]
We hope you enjoyed your last chance to drink take out alcohol at your local bar or restaurant. Too bad lobbyists pushed the legislature to ignore the transformation of the temporary privilege in the event of a pandemic into a permanent privilege. Sadly, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s surprise lift of all COVID-19 emergency warrants left the […]
The Arizona House and Senate meet again on Monday to consider final bills as the legislative session draws to a close. Reporters Andrew Oxford and Mary Jo Pitzl cover what’s going on hour by hour at the State Capitol. Read recent coverage here: Friday June 25 at the Legislative Assembly Thursday June 24 at the […]
Texas advocacy and political groups will launch a new coalition on Monday to fight Republicans’ efforts to change election laws in their state and support Texans in need after last winter’s pandemic and crippling storm, learned Axios. Why is this important: As Democratic lawyers fight against proposed or enacted changes to election laws in battlefield […]
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. MO Stevens / Wikimedia Commons As the 2021 session draws to a close, Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that will require mergers and acquisitions by healthcare companies to be approved by the Department of Consumer and Business Services. State and Oregon Health Authority. House Bill 2362 – which […]
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Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with Texas’ most essential news. A group that includes Texas House Democrats and legislative staff is asking the Texas Supreme Court to override Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent veto on a portion of the state budget that funds the legislature, members staff […]
A bill to legalize fireworks intended for consumers on certain days in Ohio is in the process of being passed. But this will only take effect for a while, even if everything goes according to plan. “I’m thrilled,” said Bruce Zoldan, president and CEO of Phantom Fireworks, a Youngstown company and the nation’s largest consumer […]
Launched in 2019, BCFES is a one-of-a-kind UTSA-led collaboration with Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Alamo Colleges District, Bexar County Juvenile Court, San Child Advocates Antonio (CASA) and the children’s shelter. Serving as a national model for student success, the pilot has developed programs and practices to guide students with a history of foster care – […]
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Syracuse, NY – Bill Kinne won the Democratic primary for the 15th Legislative District of Onondaga County, beating Joe Bennett by nearly 13 percentage points, according to unofficial election results. Kinne, the incumbent, got 698 votes to 540 for Bennett, according to the Onondaga County Electoral Board. Kinne will now face Republican Kevin Ryan in […]
Image: Adobe Stock In these divided, tumultuous and sometimes frightening times that we live in, here is a powerful source of shared comfort and hope for people of all identities and beliefs: We humans love our children and grandchildren. We can differ sharply on countless social, political, religious, and ethical issues, but when it comes […]
the Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on Wednesday on a proposal to increase the salaries of TROLLEYS bus drivers. Director of departmental public facilities Brad Bentley said CARTS is struggling to attract new bus drivers and thinks the starting salary of $ 14.44 an hour is part of the problem: “And we need a CDL […]