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States Sue to Block H-1B Visa Fee The attorneys general of 20 states, led by California and Massachusetts, filed a federal lawsuit aimed at blocking the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee...
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez (R) unveiled a two-bill healthcare package aimed at aligning the state with President Trump’s new federal framework. HB 693 would tighten eligibility for Medicaid...
President Donald Trump has waded into one of the most pressing and prevalent issues in state capitols these days: regulating artificial intelligence. In early December, the president said on his Truth...
Federal Government’s Penny Pinching Could Spur States to Set New Rounding Rules for Cash Sales Retailers are pushing for national rules to allow businesses to round cash sales to the nearest nickel...
OH Gov Vetoes Bill to Expand Youth Work Hours Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) vetoed a bill ( SB 50 ) that would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round. DeWine said in his veto message...
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The Wisconsin Senate approves SB 298, a bill that would bar the Wolverine State from making rules against dogs entering businesses that sell pre-packaged food while still allowing pups to be banned from businesses that sell cooked food. It is now in the Assembly.
The Pennsylvania House approves HB 1819, which would, among several things, require job seekers to make a “good faith” attempt to get work or face losing their unemployment benefits. It moves to the Senate.
The Pennsylvania Senate approves SB 275, legislation that would bar municipalities from adopting building codes that prohibit gas hookups or otherwise restricting utility service based on the energy source. It moves to the House.
The Ohio Senate approves SB 157, which would require Buckeye State doctors to provide care to fetuses born alive during an abortion. The measure moves to the House.
The Illinois Senate approves an amendment to HB 370, an amendment that would repeal a state law that requires doctors to notify a parent of the child’s planned abortion 48 hours prior to the procedure. It moves to the Senate.