Tag: Legislation
Sources: Feds have no evidence yet for GA hate crime charge
WASHINGTON — Federal investigators have so far not found evidence that clears the high bar for federal hate crime charges against a man who...
Treasury says some state tax cuts OK under Biden relief act
<p>JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Responding to concerns from state officials, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that states can cut taxes without penalty under...
EXPLAINER: What’s the Senate filibuster and why change it?
WASHINGTON — It's not that different from the movies. President Joe Biden said the Senate should operate like it did in the “old days,”...
‘An all-hands moment’: GOP rallies behind voting limits
On an invitation-only call last week, Sen. Ted Cruz huddled with Republican state lawmakers to call them to battle on the issue of voting...
Maryland lawmakers approve $577M to settle HBCU lawsuit
<p>ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland lawmakers gave final passage Wednesday to a measure to pay $577 million over 10 years to settle a federal lawsuit...
Despite headwinds, House set to OK Dems’ immigration bills
WASHINGTON — Democrats seem poised to claim victory in the House’s first votes this year on immigration, but moving legislation on the divisive issue...
South Dakota gov pushes changes to transgender sports ban
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem on Friday suggested language changes in a bill to ban transgender girls and women...
Jan. 6 commission stalls, for now, amid partisan dissension
WASHINGTON — Legislation creating an independent, bipartisan panel to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is stalled, for now, with Democrats...
Despite headwinds, House set to OK Dems’ immigration bills
<p>WASHINGTON — Democrats seem poised to claim victory in the House’s first votes this year on immigration, but moving legislation on the divisive issue...
Congressional Democrats push $50B bill for nonprofits
<p>Congressional Democrats are pushing a federal bill that would give nonprofits $50 billion to help them retain employees, hire newly unemployed workers and expand...