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NewsWatch: Republican senators roll out bill that would end all future shutdowns

The automation megatrend now has a role in the debate about the ongoing partial government shutdown, as a group of Republican senators is proposing to make temporary fixes automatic in a bid to avoid futures shutdowns......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 12th, 2019

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just signed a bill allowing people to sue big tech firms over alleged censorship - and the state to fine companies $250,000

Florida's "Big Tech Bill" is the first law created at the state level in response to what some Republicans believe is anti-Right bias online. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRo.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 24th, 2021

NewsWatch: How the path of gold in the 1970s provides a road map for the future of bitcoin, strategist says

Cryptocurrency, the market that never sleeps, is once again grabbing the attention of investors......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 24th, 2021

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill to support victims of the mysterious "Havana Syndrome" affecting US diplomats and spies

Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Susan Collins, Mark Warner, and Marco Rubio i.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

Senators reach bipartisan deal to overhaul USPS finances, tighten accountability requirements

The bill, identical to a House version, would repeal $5 billion a year in mandatory retiree hea.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 19th, 2021

GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 22 states making the cut this summer.

More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. They run out in June. President Joe Biden. Bill O'Leary/The Wa.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

GOP-led states are cutting $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits. Here are the 13 states making the cut this summer.

More and more Republican-governed states are ending Biden-stimulus jobless aid months before they legally expire in September. They run out in June. President Joe Biden. Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images Some Republican gov.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 13th, 2021

Missouri gas tax increase moves to Parson"s desk after long haul

Missouri’s gas tax would increase for the first time in decades under a bill passed late Tuesday by the GOP-led Legislature. If signed by Republican Gov. Mike Parson, the contentious proposal would raise the state’s 17-cent gas tax .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 13th, 2021

Bet On It: Ohio senators lay out gaming bill

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallMay 7th, 2021

Liz Cheney is facing mounting criticism from her GOP colleagues

The past few weeks have seen a cascade of developments that seriously imperil Cheney's leadership role - and her future within the Republican Party. .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 2nd, 2021

George W. Bush says the Republican Party has a shot at future elections if it curbs its "white Anglo-Saxon Protestantism"

Former President George W. Bush said Republicans are "not going to win anything" if they only stand for exclusivity. Stewart F. House/Getty Images .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 1st, 2021

Rep. Liz Cheney, the highest-ranking Republican who voted for Trump"s impeachment, leaves open the option of a presidential run

The Wyoming Republican called it "disqualifying" for senators who challenged the 2020 election .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 27th, 2021

30% of 18- to 29-year-olds say history will judge Trump as "the worst president ever"

Just 56% of young Republicans said they want Trump to "play a key role in the future of Republican politics." 50% more young people say they are politically active today than did in 2009, according to the Harvard poll. Shannon S.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 23rd, 2021

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says there"s "no reason to be pushing vaccines on people" in interview with right-wing radio host

The senator is a close ally of former President Donald Trump, who recently urged him to run for another term. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 23rd, 2021

Anti-Asian hate-crime bill passes Senate 94-1, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate 94-1. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Erin Schaff/Pool via REUTERS Only on.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Anti-Asian hate crime bill passes Senate in a 94-1 vote, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate in a 94-1 vote. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Sen. Josh Hawley (.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Senators seek limits on some facial recognition use by police, energizing surveillance-technology debate

The bill represents one of Congress’ most ambitious attempts yet to regulate the controversial technologies that government officials have used to track and watch the American public......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 21st, 2021

Capitol Report: Cannabis-banking bill approved by House; future in Senate uncertain

Marijuana-related businesses would have one industry obstacle -- access to the U.S. banking system -- made less burdensome under a bill that passed the House on Monday evening......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 19th, 2021

These are the 6 Republicans who voted against a bipartisan bill on anti-Asian hate crimes

In a rare bipartisan effort, the vast majority of senators pushed forward an anti-Asian hate crime bill in a 92-6 vote Wednesday. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex. Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images The.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 15th, 2021

Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson says debate over the anti-trans bill he vetoed is about "the future" of the GOP

Hutchinson was targeted by his own party for vetoing the bill, including by for.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 11th, 2021

Matt Gaetz releases a statement from the "women" of his office defending him, but no women are named in it

The nameless statement from "The Women of the Office of U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz" said the allegations against him were false. Rep. Matt Gaetz. Photo By Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Rep. Matt Gaetz.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 8th, 2021