Editorial: State employee work arrangements are public information
It’s not possible to know how many state employees are fully remote or hybrid. State agencies don’t think they have to ...
SC House passes budget with billions for tax cuts, bridge fixes, teacher pay raises
Billions of dollars in taxpayer money could go toward tax cuts, road improvements, and pay raises for teachers in the next ...
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They live in California’s Republican districts. They feel betrayed by looming health care cuts
Several California Republicans represent communities that rely on Medicaid for health care coverage. Their recent ...
Maine lawmakers fail to pass supplemental budget to address MaineCare shortfall
The countdown is on for Maine lawmakers to pass a supplemental budget, which is needed to fill a multi-million-dollar budget shortfall for MaineCare.
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Democrats Can’t Count on Republicans Sabotaging Themselves
Two key House votes show that even a lightweight like Mike Johnson has the juice to enact Trump’s smash-and-grab agenda.
ODOT and Turnpike could be forced to come up with US-23 alternative on Toledo/Columbus route
ODOT may be forced to come up with a plan to avoid the congestion around US-23. A piece added to the state transportation budget forces ODOT and the Turnpike to come up with a feasible route. Now we ...
Senate Democrats struggle with funding dilemma as shutdown deadline looms
Senate Democrats are staring down a major dilemma as they agonize over how to handle the GOP’s stopgap spending bill in the ...
D.C.’s hopes lie in Senate as residents, officials push to avert $1B hit
A possible Democratic proposal boosted D.C.’s hopes of avoiding potential layoffs but also inched the nation closer to a ...
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Michigan lawmakers look to put money back in the hands of residents with differing plans
In a press conference Wednesday, Democrats are looking to expand programs that aid new families. It comes as Republicans are advancing a bill that would cut Michigan's income tax.
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Juneau School District leaders plan final vote Thursday on ‘conservative’ budget for next year
A $680 BSA increase next year — the same amount previously approved by state lawmakers on a one-time basis for the current ...
The House's Budget Bill Cuts Earmarks, but Spending Will Be Going Up Anyway
The House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (C.R.) on Tuesday to keep the government funded through September. The measure now heads to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain, ...
‘In DOGE we trust:’ House GOP governs by embracing Trump’s effort to cut government
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who has routinely voted against government spending bills, said what’s changed is Trump in the White ...