Nebraska State

Montana State

Gov. Greg Gianforte listens to Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, outline his subcommittee's proposals out of the Property Tax Task Force at a meeting on Aug. 15, 2024. (Photo by Blair Miller, Daily Montanan) Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte told the Property Tax Task Force he convened in January they had performed...

Montana Property Tax Task Force delivers recommendations to Gianforte

LINCOLN — Lawmakers delayed second-round debate Thursday night on the Nebraska Legislature’s core property tax relief plan, in part to provide more time to finish crafting amendments. The final hours of debate on Legislative Bill 34, the latest tax package originally introduced by State Sen. Tom Brewer of...

Property tax debate to pick up Friday as Nebraska lawmakers continue to seek broader relief

LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends. State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined three options for his colleagues to consider Thursday...

Term-limited Nebraska lawmakers mount what could be last push for more property tax relief

New Jersey State

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) exits Manhattan federal court on July 16, 2024, in New York City. Menendez and his wife Nadine are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car, and cash in exchange for using Menendez's position to help the government of Egypt and other corrupt acts according to an indictment from the Southern District of New York. The jury found Menendez guilty on all counts. (Adam Gray | Getty Images)

Sen. Menendez pulls independent bid for Senate, ending Congressional career

Illinois State

(The Center Square) – With the threat of another wave of migrants bused to Illinois during the Democratic National Convention next week, nearly 200 people became U.S. citizens Wednesday during a ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The group, who came from 49 different countries, took the Oath of...

Nearly 200 people become naturalized citizens at Illinois fair

Colorado State

Contributors represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. They have also demonstrated their experience writing hard news for other outlets. Contributors are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

contributor

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The Hill

More than a dozen House Republicans wrote to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday asking him not to axe clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) if the GOP maintains or expands its House majority next year. In the letter, first shared with Politico’s E&E News, members...

18 House Republicans ask Johnson not to target IRA clean energy tax credits

Florida State

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Lakeland, FL

Akeena

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

Las Vegas, NV

The state Gaming Control Board complaint says Resorts World harbors "a culture where information of suspicious or illegal activity, at a minimum, is negligently disregarded, or at worst, willfully ignored." (Resorts World Las Vegas public relations photo) A complaint filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board alleges Resorts World Las...

Resorts World LV allowed known illegal bookies, felons to gamble, says GCB complaint

“A whopping” 73% of voters say they don’t believe elected leaders are adequately addressing Montana’s housing crisis, according to poll results released Thursday by left-leaning Middle Fork Strategies. “Montanans are tired of being priced out of their communities and feeling like the politicians that they elected to...

Montanans (still) concerned about housing costs, property taxes, poll says

Richmond, VA

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces an initiative to support formerly incarcerated people as they re-enter society in Richmond on Aug. 15, 2024. Charlotte Rene Woods / Virginia Mercury. Gov. Glenn Youngkin formally announced a cross-agency strategy to support formerly incarcerated people after their release. Executive Order 36 directs several state departments...

Youngkin announces efforts to support formerly incarcerated people

Iowa State

Gov. Kim Reynolds' administration has announced it will seek a waiver to the federal food assistance program called Summer EBT to help fund a separate summer feeding program for kids. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services submitted a waiver request for participation in...

Iowa seeks federal food aid waiver for pilot summer meal program

The stated mission of the Iowa Auditor of State's Office is to help ensure government officials use taxpayer dollars for the intended purposes to benefit the public. (Main photo from Getty Images; seal courtesy the State of Iowa) An advocate for seniors is calling on the state auditor’s office to...

‘This is scandalous:’ Auditor asked to examine $10.7 million owed to taxpayers

Axios

Supporters of Amendment 3 — including some GOP lawmakers — are making moves to reassure Florida voters that its passage this fall won't lead to a recreational weed free-for-all. The big picture: The efforts challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis' critique that, should the amendment pass, Florida "will start to...

Lawmakers join Amendment 3 supporters in challenging DeSantis' weed-smell warning

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Wisconsin State

Sen. Van Wanggaard, chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, listens to testimony at an informational hearing Aug. 6 on conditions at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth correctional facilities. (Screenshot | WisEye) In 2018, the state of Wisconsin settled J.J. vs. Litscher, a class action lawsuit...

Letters from Evers, Republicans present clashing views on juvenile corrections

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Oregon State

Democratic leaders in the Oregon Legislature came out against a ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations to give checks to all Oregonians.(Getty Images) Democratic leaders in the Oregon House and Senate have come out swinging against a November ballot measure that would hike taxes on corporations to send checks to every Oregonian.

Oregon legislative Democrats join governor, Republicans in opposing rebate ballot measure

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

NewsBreak

Nebraska constitutional amendment revived on owner-occupied property valuations

LINCOLN — It’s too soon to tell whether Nebraska voters can weigh in this fall on a constitutional amendment that would let future Legislatures set the...

Nebraska constitutional amendment revived on owner-occupied property valuations

Comments / 0