Lawmakers pass bill that gives businesses a $1.5-billion tax break last day of session

The big bill that passed on both floors is Gov. Bill Lee’s franchise and excise tax deal. That would offer businesses in Tennessee three years of refunds. Lawmakers said those who qualify for the ... Read More

Maryland bill to provide relief for workers, businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse passed by Senate

Maryland lawmakers hope to have the bill passed by the end of the week with the 2024 legislative session ... If passed, the emergency relief bill would be funded through the state's rainy day ... Read More

Port workers, businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse could get some relief if bill passes

BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade Act, also known as the "PORT Act" is being fast-tracked through the State Legislature. The bill would establish temporary ... Read More

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Bill aimed at improving graduation rate of foster youth passes unanimously through state legislature

A bill Gov. Hobbs is expected to sign into law aims to improve those graduation rates for kids in foster care. It passed unanimously through the state legislature. The legislation will build on ... Read More

Legislature passes bill that regulates wakesurfing

A bill that sets limits on wakesurfing and requires the state and boat dealers to educate recreationists sailed through the Legislature this week and is on its way to the governor to sign it into law. Read More

'Library Porn Bill' passes Idaho Legislature, headed to Governor's desk

Idaho House Bill 710, called the Children's School and Library Protection Act but known colloquially as the Library Porn Bill, has passed both the Idaho House and Senate and has been sent to the ... Read More

State Budget Bill Passed by Kentucky Senate Would Increase Support for Schools

State Budget Bill Passed by Kentucky Senate Would Increase Support for Schools ... the budget bill would leave decisions on teacher pay raises up to local school boards. Republican leaders said ... Read More

Local Business: Bovina insurance broker forged her own path

Bovina native Jillienne LaFever is in the business of benefits ... as far as just having myself as the one employee through the corporation,” she said. “I have considered hiring on additional ... Read More

Georgia legislature passes broad elections bill with 2024 implications

The House and Senate passed Senate Bill 189, which combined several previously separate election bills, sending it to Republican Gov. Brian Kemp's desk. It was passed as the state's two-year ... Read More

Langerholc ICE bill passes Senate

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Wednesday ... Dan Laughlin, R-Erie, went through the Senate by a 34-16 vote. Current commonwealth law does not mandate reporting such cases ... Read More

CBS News Bringing Misinformation Unit to TV With Hiring of EP Melissa Mahtani (Exclusive)

Mahtani, a CNN veteran, will be tasked with figuring out how to present CBS News Confirmed investigations for a TV audience. By Alex Weprin Media & Business ... to filter through content and ... Read More