New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s ample girth has been the subject of more than a few jokes over the years, including by the governor himself. But we never knew just how much the governor likes food and drink...until now. As New Jersey Watchdog reports...
VT Assembly Approves Election Day Registration The VERMONT General Assembly has given final approval for a bill that would allow Vermonters to register to vote on Election Day. If Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) signs SB 29 -- and a spokesman said he supports...
This month, a herd of goats was placed in a fenced area of a roundabout in Olympia, Washington. The goats, rented from Rent-A-Ruminant of Vashon Island, are part of a pilot project being undertaken by Washington’s Department of Transportation to...
MA Denied Federal Money For Storm Recovery The Obama administration denied a request from MASSACHUSETTS Gov. Charlie Baker (R) for additional federal money to help the Bay State cover the estimated $350 million incurred clearing snow, repairing damaged...
NY Seeks Tax Credits for Education NEW YORK Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is seeking $150 million to provide tax credits for individuals and businesses that support public education, families with incomes of less than $60,000 per year that have children in...
The MISSOURI House approves an omnibus environmental bill that would, among several things, require oil and natural gas companies to obtain permits before using the extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. The state also would have...
CA Senate Approves SB 277 The CALIFORNIA Senate approves SB 277, a bill that would require all students but those with medical exemptions to be vaccinated in order to attend public schools in the Golden State. The bill, which would abolish the current...
TX Senate Approves SB 2065 The TEXAS Senate approves SB 2065, which would clarify that Lone Star State pastors can legally refuse to perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples. It moves to the House (TEXAS TRIBUNE). WI Assembly Approves AB...
IN Vetoes HB 1270 Gov. Mike Pence (R) vetoes HB 1270, a bill that would have allowed state residents to use advance deposit wagering to bet on horse races. Advance deposit wagering allows bettors to deposit funds into an account and then place pari...
How does the lack of rain in Brazil impact your supply chain? While it may sound improbable, but in today’s global economy, a drought can have a ripple effect that travels further than once thought possible. A water shortage leads to problems at...
Remember the movie Captain Phillips from a couple years ago? It told the true story of the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. It was dramatic, memorable—and to a point, accurate. But there’s a hidden, perhaps less...
On April 28-30, compliance and supply chain leaders gathered in Houston, Texas for the 8 th Global Supply Chain Compliance (SCC) meeting. This year’s focus was “Putting words into action in an uncertain landscape for Oil & Gas.”...
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By now you probably know that the tax cuts championed by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback have been a fiscal disaster for the Sunflower State, creating an $800 million budget deficit and blowing up the state credit rating. Things are so bad that at least eight...
NH Endorses HB 136 The NEW HAMPSHIRE Senate endorses HB 136, which would ban minors from using tanning beds. It goes to Gov. Maggie Hassan (D), who is expected to sign it into law (UNION LEADER [MANCHESTER]). KS Overrides Veto of SB 117 The KANSAS...
Stymied by lawmakers in his effort to raise the statewide minimum wage, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he will instead seek to raise the wage specifically for Empire State fast food workers. In an op-ed in the New York Times last Thursday, Cuomo...
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last month that states can prohibit judicial candidates from personally soliciting campaign donations. The decision (in Williams-Yulee v. Florida Bar) , upholding a Florida law similar to those in 29 other states, rejected...
With the state’s economy continuing to improve, California lawmakers were expecting a budget surplus this year of about $2 billion. But last week Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D) announced that the projected surplus had surged by as much as $8 billion...
The U.S. travel destinations with the fastest growing short-term rental markets are not big cities, according to a 2014 report from HomeAway, Inc. which offers rentals worldwide through numerous websites, including VRBO.com. Based on a comparison of traveler...
Political campaigns have undoubtedly become more cynical and nasty in recent years. But not every close race has to end with court battles and protests. Case in point comes from Platte, South Dakota where a recent tie in the mayoral race was decided in...
Eight years ago, two guys who needed to pay the rent on their San Francisco apartment came up with the idea of renting out air mattress space on their floor and serving breakfast during a design conference when the city’s hotels were full. To facilitate...
GA Signs SB 8 GEORGIA Gov. Nathan Deal (R) signs SB 8, which among several things allows the criminal justice system to treat minors forced into prostitution by human traffickers as victims rather than criminals (GWINNET DAILY POST). OK Signs HB...
Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) promised swift action last week to implement a task force’s recommendations for improving the relationship between Buckeye State law enforcement and the communities they serve. Kasich said a variety of new policies and...
A bill to bring online voter registration to Texas came before the state’s House Elections Committee this month. Dozens of people signed up in support of the measure, HB 76, and a number of experts testified about its viability, but a handful of...
Last Tuesday, Michigan voters rejected Proposition 1, the transportation funding measure put before them by Gov. Rick Snyder (R) and state legislative leaders. Voters made it very clear how they felt about the complicated plan, which included higher vehicle...