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Senate committee shrinks LA GATOR and education funding to address deficit - AOL
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (953+ words) BATON ROUGE (LSU Manship School News Service) " After a 30-minute meeting with no debate, a Senate committee voted 9-0 to advance the state budget Thursday, removing the $43. 5 million expansion of the school voucher program that had been included in the House…...
Revenues for new NJ budget stay strong as economic uncertainty swirls - AOL
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (373+ words) Trenton lawmakers heard updated revenue projections from the New Jersey state treasurer and the Office of Legislative Services on Tuesday morning as more than a month of hearings on the state's next budget draw to a close. Officials from the…...
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (1079+ words) Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U. S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not…...
Educators call for critical state funding to be released in state budget
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (398+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. "As an elementary teacher for 15 years in various areas of the state, Brittoni Ward said she's seen a noticeable change in schools. "As an educator, it doesn't get easier, it gets harder in terms of the support financially…...
Georgia triples fines for environmental violations
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (126+ words) Aqreqator. az Georgia triples fines for environmental violations Georgia is set to significantly increase penalties for environmental violations, according to a report by Sputnik Georgia's Telegram channel. The parliament is reviewing amendments that tighten sanctions for industrial facilities, construction projects,…...
At Issue: May 24 " Legislative session ends, 1-on-1 with MN Sen. John Hoffman, more major fraud investigations
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (207+ words) This Week on At Issue, Tom Hauser discusses the end of the Minnesota session and recaps what has happened this year. Also in the studio is Minnesota Senator John Hoffman, who goes one-on-one with Hauser to reflect on his first…...
Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (1094+ words) Winnipeg 22" C, Sunny Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U. S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the…...
Lawmakers propose primary process for AG, SOS in Michigan - AOL
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (627+ words) Michigan elections are relatively unique when it comes to certain offices " while voters will get to nominate candidates for a new governor and U. S. Senator during the August statewide primary, the two major political parties already made their favored picks for…...
New law creates grant program that covers some college costs | Mississippi Politics
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (23+ words) New law creates grant program that covers some college costs Spot On Mississippi New law creates grant program that covers some college costs...
Georgia election officials at odds over July 1 QR code deadline - AOL
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (351+ words) Georgia is weeks away from a July 1 deadline to remove QR codes from paper ballots, but no plan or funding is currently in place. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Lt. Governor Burt Jones are trading blame over the delay…...