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Think tank speakers call on Minnesota to offset tax cuts with $9.3 billion surplus
Speakers at the Center for the American Experiment rally Saturday demanded Minnesota’s governor and legislators return the state’s $9.3 billion surplus to taxpayers. “The message for policymakers today on the surplus is clear – no more spending,” CAE President John Hinderaker told The Center Square in a statement Monday. “Between the federal COVID money and now […]
Maryland assisted-living facilities ordered to pay back wages
A federal court has ordered four assisted-living facilities to compensate workers for back pay and damages, the Department of Labor announced. International Health Care Consultants Inc. will have to dole out $950,000 in back pay, damages, and penalties after a 2017 investigation determined 27 essential workers were not paid for wages that were legally earned. The lawsuit […]
Carbon reduction bill for Connecticut’s electric grid awaits governor’s signature
A plan to phase the Connecticut’s electric grid to zero-carbon status by 2024 is the focus of a bill that now awaits Gov. Ned Lamont’s signature. The governor announced Senate Bill 10 focuses on a reduction on carbon emissions, which was established through an executive order in 2019, that allows state policymakers and companies in the electric […]
U.S. production facility moving to Prince George’s County in Maryland
A new production facility is carving a piece out of Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan said. The governor announced Wednesday that the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing will relocate to a new facility in Beltsville. The new production facility will replace the current more than 100-year-old location in Washington, D.C. “Over the past three years, the U.S. […]
Hogan urges Marylanders to get vaccinated with $1M prize on the line
With the grand prize drawing nearing for the Vax Cash 2.0 promotion, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is encouraging residents to become vaccinated. The governor announced the $1 million grand prize drawing will be held on Tuesday. Hogan said residents have until Monday to become vaccinated to qualify for the drawing. “Getting fully protected with a booster shot […]
Rutherford celebrates mental, behavioral health victory in Maryland
A major milestone for mental and behavioral health is being celebrated in Maryland, Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford said. The lieutenant governor announced Maryland is now part of a 10-state coalition participating in the Interstate Counseling Compact. The measure allows professional licensed counselors to work across state lines to provide services. “Allowing professional licensed counselors to continue […]
Maryland governor signs 100 bipartisan bills into law
Citing job creation and key administrative initiatives, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed more than 100 bills into law. The governor announced he has signed bills that will support the More Jobs for Marylanders Act and the Judicial Transparency Act this week, in addition to conversation and climate change efforts. “We signed another 103 bipartisan bills into law, […]
Maryland governor addresses police, visits human trafficking support center
Backing the police and funding a human trafficking center were on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s agenda in Ocean City this week. The governor addressed the Maryland Municipal League’s Police Executive Association Training Conference and then took part in a ceremony establishing the first human trafficking center in Dorchester. “Every single day that I have served as governor, […]
Tennessee House passes bill to lower age for carrying handgun from 21 to 18
A bill that would lower the age to carry a handgun in Tennessee from 21 to 18 passed the House on Thursday. Bill sponsor Rep. Chris Todd, R-Madison County, said that House Bill 1735 is about protecting the constitutional rights of 18-year-olds who can vote and enlist in the military. The bill passed by a 64-28 vote. […]
Ravnsborg impeachment trial slated to start 2 days before Republican convention
The South Dakota Senate will determine whether Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg should be removed from office in a trial scheduled to begin June 21. The date is only two days before the South Dakota Republican Party holds its convention to determine their candidate for the Nov. 8 general election. Ravnsborg was impeached by the House for his […]