Audit report says Louisiana government struggled to accommodate remote work
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Audit report says Louisiana government struggled to accommodate remote work
State government agencies had a hard time shifting to remote working during Gov. John Bel Edwards’ stay-at-home order to help control the spread of COVID-19, according to a Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) report made public Monday.
Business groups opposed to prejudgement litigation bill
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Business groups opposed to prejudgement litigation bill
A bill that would allow victims in all personal injury and wrongful death cases to collect 9% interest on money they were awarded by a court starting when the incident took place is under fire.
With vaccine shipment boost, DeSantis begins opening mass inoculation sites
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With vaccine shipment boost, DeSantis begins opening mass inoculation sites
Florida will receive a 40,000-dose boost in its weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccines, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday while announcing plans to reopen testing sites as drive-thru inoculation centers and expand other distribution programs statewide.
Potential change to federal minimum wage could have significant impact on New Hampshire
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Potential change to federal minimum wage could have significant impact on New Hampshire
New Hampshire businesses may soon have to double minimum wages if President Joe Biden keeps his campaign promise to raise the national rate to $15 per hour.
PAR recommends changes to Louisiana Constitution's tax, spending mandates
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/par-changes-louisiana-constitutions-tax-spending-mandates
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/par-changes-louisiana-constitutions-tax-spending-mandates
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PAR recommends changes to Louisiana Constitution's tax, spending mandates
Demoting major tax exemptions and restrictions from the Louisiana Constitution to statutes could give lawmakers the tools to simplify the state's complex tax system, the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) said in a new paper.
Trump defense team argues impeachment trial violates Constitution
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Trump defense team argues impeachment trial violates Constitution
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team called the House Democratic impeachment effort a “violation" of the Constitution as they urged the Senate to toss the case or acquit him in the trial set to start next week.
New Mexico taxpayers could get hit twice with school solar panel bill
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New Mexico taxpayers could get hit twice with school solar panel bill
Legislation pending in the New Mexico Legislature would see taxpayers there paying for the construction of new public school buildings and a mandate that those buildings be outfitted with solar panels.
Illinois criticized for slow vaccinations at nursing homes
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Illinois criticized for slow vaccinations at nursing homes
As vaccinations continue at Illinois nursing homes, some health organizations are asking why more pharmacies aren’t involved to speed up the process.
Per pupil spending up 19% in the past 20 years in South Carolina
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Per pupil spending up 19% in the past 20 years in South Carolina
Combined local, state and federal per pupil spending in South Carolina has increased nearly 19% since 2001, according to a new education spending database published by the Palmetto Promise Institute and Acuitas Economics.
Wyoming bill would prevent legislators who also are public employees from being paid twice on same day
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Wyoming bill would prevent legislators who also are public employees from being paid twice on same day
Wyoming lawmakers have filed a bill that would prevent public employees who also are elected legislators from double-dipping on the taxpayers' dime when they are being paid to work as a state lawmaker.
Liz Cheney faces censures by Republican parties in 10 Wyoming counties
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Liz Cheney faces censures by Republican parties in 10 Wyoming counties
Republican parties in nearly half of Wyoming’s counties moved to censure their sole congresswoman, Rep. Liz Cheney, over her vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump.
Republican leader won’t seek reelection to New Jersey Senate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/republican-leader-reelection-new-jersey-senate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/republican-leader-reelection-new-jersey-senate
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Republican leader won’t seek reelection to New Jersey Senate
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Jr. will not seek reelection to the New Jersey Senate, capping a 20-year-long career in the state Legislature.
Illinois youth sports starting back with warning from Pritzker
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Illinois youth sports starting back with warning from Pritzker
After months of Gov. J.B. Pritzker blocking sporting events for students across the state because of COVID-19 concerns, some games are set to start this week, but they will look different depending on where the games are played.
House GOP pushes Senate to pause Biden Commerce pick over lack of clarity on Huawei
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House GOP pushes Senate to pause Biden Commerce pick over lack of clarity on Huawei
A group of nearly two dozen Republican congressmen called on the Senate to hit the pause button on President Biden’s nominee for commerce secretary over her lack of a promise to keep Chinese Communist Party-linked telecom giant Huawei on the U.S. trade blacklist…
Georgia investigating whether attorney Lin Wood voted illegally in November election: Reports
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Georgia investigating whether attorney Lin Wood voted illegally in November election: Reports
Attorney Lin Wood, who has been at the center of unfounded claims of election fraud in Georgia, is reportedly under investigation by the state into if he voted illegally.
House passes measure docking pay for members who avoid congressional metal detectors
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House passes measure docking pay for members who avoid congressional metal detectors
Congress passed a rule that fines members thousands of dollars if they avoid metal detectors to enter the House chamber, a push that began after the Capitol siege on Jan. 6.
Biden makes unexpected visit to Capitol to honor Officer Brian Sicknick
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Biden makes unexpected visit to Capitol to honor Officer Brian Sicknick
President Biden made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Capitol Building to honor Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who is lying in honor in the Rotunda.
Pentagon strikes deal over Texas-based rare earth elements mine to ween US off reliance on China
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Pentagon strikes deal over Texas-based rare earths mine to ween US off reliance on China
The Pentagon awarded an Australia-based company tens of millions of dollars to ramp up its rare earth element operations in Texas as the United States and its allies push back against Chinese global dominance of the crucial industrial sector.
Gov. Newsom’s approval rating drops to 31 percent: Poll
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Gov. Newsom’s approval rating drops to 31 percent: Poll
A new poll conducted by the University of California at Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies found that Gov. Gavin Newsom's job approval rating plummeted by 18 percentage points in three months. In October, he had a 49% approval rating; in January…
Washington Democrats bet big on 'wealth tax' aimed at state's billionaires
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Washington Democrats bet big on 'wealth tax' aimed at state's billionaires
A bill in the Washington Legislature seeks to increase taxes on the state's top earners.
Washington GOP bill would limit neck restraints, activists want them banned
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/washington-gop-bill-would-limit-neck-restraints-activists-want-them-banned
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/washington-gop-bill-would-limit-neck-restraints-activists-want-them-banned
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Washington GOP bill would limit neck restraints, activists want them banned
Polls show most Americans want to see an end to the use of neck restraints that killed George Floyd of Minnesota, but Washington activists say new legislation will accomplish the opposite.