Tag: State legislature
A glace at key issues during Indiana legislative session
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session on Thursday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session:
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Florida reaches new gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe
<p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reached an agreement with the Seminole Tribe on Friday that would greatly expand gambling in state, including...
FirstEnergy in talks on deferred prosecution agreement
<p>CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice while negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement over its role in secretly funding...
Democrats, activists call on governor to veto wetlands bill
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Calls are mounting for Gov. Eric Holcomb to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-wildlife-deregulation-legislation-wetlands-7f53e26aa9c25590b44113a603e58720">veto a bill</a> that would remove some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands...
Indiana Legislature ends on high note after struggles
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Republican lawmakers set up a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-health-eric-holcomb-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-f3ebd3c2121bcb8ef0080a181a666a46">constitutional challenge</a> to Indiana GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb over his office’s emergency powers a week before...
A glace at key issues during Indiana legislative session
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session on Thursday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session:</p>
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North Dakota House overrides transgender sports bill veto
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s House dealt Gov. Doug Burgum his first veto setback of the session Thursday, overriding his rejection of a bill...
Highlights of Indiana’s new state budget
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly gave final approval Thursday to a new two-year $37 billion state budget that is bolstered by $3 billion...
Idaho Senate OKs bill to kill up to 90% of wolves in state
<p>BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on Wednesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill up to 90% of the...
Highlights of Indiana’s new state budget
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly gave final approval Thursday to a new two-year $37 billion state budget that is bolstered by $3 billion...