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Rep. Bierlein: State Treasury still falling short despite changes
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (254+ words) State Rep. Matthew Bierlein is continuing to push for answers for constituents and people across the state seeking clarity on their tax return statuses. Bierlein is requesting transparency from the department by providing status updates on remaining refund and tax…...
Congress Debates Who Pays for Data Center Water Use
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (495+ words) The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on September 3 to examine legislation reauthorizing drinking water programs and addressing water demands from data centers. The Trump administration backs water reuse for data centers through its Water Reuse…...
Tom Swafford on proposed North Carolina cannabis legislation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (10+ words) The Oklahoman...
Virginia revives data center tax fight as lawmakers weigh $600 million power-use levy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (585+ words) "I don't intend to back down on this issue, Mr. Chairman." Virginia lawmakers are reopening one of the state's biggest economic fights: how much the booming data center industry should pay for the power, water, and public resources it uses....
Bastrop officials defend Fredericksburg retreat at House hearing as state rep plans bill
2+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) Bastrop officials defended their decision to hold a retreat in Fredericksburg while testifying before a Texas House committee Aug. 26. State Rep. Stan Gerdes, R-Smithville, whose House District 17 includes Bastrop, said he plans to file legislation aimed at preventing similar out-of-town…...
With drug prices on the rise, Georgia lawmakers examine role of industry players
2+ week, 4+ day ago (971+ words) This article by Ariel Hart first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission....
New Hampshire Lawmakers Push Back On Ayotte’s Cannabis Opposition
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (341+ words) Out-of-state visitors to New Hampshire will soon pay double the fees to use state parks and double the tolls on non-New Hampshire transponders. And convicted felons who maintain their innocence will soon be able to request a retrial even after…...
State didn't send enough funds for nullified redistricting vote, leaving Richmond $375K short
3+ week, 3+ day ago (985+ words) Richmond officials had to spend almost $375,000 in local tax dollars to run an unplanned election that didn’t count. A pot of state money set aside to help local election offices fund the April 21 redistricting referendum fell short of covering Richmond’s…...
Stein vetoes Republican-backed elections bill
3+ week, 5+ day ago (691+ words) Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a Republican elections law bill on Monday, saying the veto was necessary to defend voting rights. House Bill 958 includes provisions that would reduce early voting periods during primaries and special elections, require state Auditor Dave…...
Stein vetoes Republican-backed elections bill - NewsBreak
3+ week, 5+ day ago (721+ words) Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a Republican elections law bill Monday, saying the veto was necessary to defend voting rights. N.C. House Bill 958 includes provisions that would reduce early voting periods during primaries and special elections, require N.C. Auditor Dave Boliek to…...