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How these 6 House bills from the 86th Texas legislative session impact property owners
The 86th Texas Legislature regular session convened on Jan. 8, 2019 and adjourned May 27, 2019. The Texas Legislature enacted numerous changes to the tax code which included substantial property tax reform at a cost of $11.6 billion for the 2020-2021.....»»
Alabama Legislative Update: Occupational taxes, medical marijuana and the definition of beer
Despite a few flare-ups of controversy, the Legislature had a relatively productive three-day week. The Senate in particular made quick work of a budget debate and several calendars’ worth of relatively noncontroversial legislation. The House worke.....»»
Senate passes Defense budget bill to stave off shutdown
Following the charged conflict around Wednesday’s contentious impeachment vote in the House, the Senate advanced spending bills Thursday to fund the government through the rest of fiscal 2020. The Defense omnibus bill, HR 1158, passed by a vote of .....»»
Lawmakers reach spending deal, likely averting government shutdown
House and Senate lawmakers have reportedly reached a deal in principle on 12 spending bills, in an agreement that likely heads off a looming government shutdown. The Washington Post said the agreement sets up votes next week, as Congress and the Trump a.....»»
The US House and Senate both passed bills to defend human rights in Hong Kong — a powerful act of defiance against China as pro-democracy protests rage
Kyodo News via Getty Images The House on Wednesday ru.....»»
Big plan for Austin gets graded on housing, transportation
The report card — completed by a city consultant — offers a quick review of how well the city thinks its code overhaul effort formerly known as CodeNext is performing against housing and transportation goals set by Austin City Council......»»
Capitol Report: Lobbying by giant Chinese drone maker hits record as U.S. lawmakers target its products
Bills introduced in the House and Senate over the past month seek to block federal agencies from buying drones manufactured in China, spurred by the view that the unmanned vehicles might end up sending their data back to Beijing......»»
Education bill, with $1.5B in new money, gets warm initial reception
House and Senate leaders pitched the school finance overhaul as a consensus bill and its release triggered a wave of early positive reviews, suggesting stakeholders feel they were heard as it was drafted......»»
Bills targeting China"s Huawei introduced in Congress
Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced bills on Tuesday to keep tight restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, amid concern about President Donald Trump's easing of curbs on the Chinese firm......»»
Bills targeting China"s Huawei introduced in U.S. Congress
Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced bills on Tuesday to keep tight restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, amid concern about President Donald Trump's easing of restrictions on the Chinese firm......»»
Wine purity bills, after sailing through Senate, die in House committee
Stunning turnaround for legislation that had overwhelmingly passed the Senate.....»»
Capitol Report: Trump, Pelosi, Schumer to meet on infrastructure overhaul | Kamala Harris now says murderers should lose right to vote
President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plan to meet on Tuesday to discuss infrastructure. Meanwhile, a veteran Iowa Republican leaves his party......»»
Capitol Report: Retirement legislation with bipartisan support could lift IRA age caps, help small employers
Democratic and Republican lawmakers are pushing to revamp the U.S. retirement system, introducing bills in the House and Senate that would result in a range of changes......»»
Top 12 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes affecting businesses and owners
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in the most significant overhaul of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) in more than 30 years. Below are some highlights affecting the federal income taxes of many businesses and their owners: 1. Corporate tax rate .....»»
Major banking group sides with Senate in Dodd-Frank overhaul
Leading banking groups are calling on House leaders to accept Senate-passed legislation easing financial rules adopted after the 2008 economic crisis......»»
Trump"s choice for IRS chief comes under Senate scrutiny
The Senate is assessing President Donald Trump's choice to head the IRS: Charles Rettig, a Beverly Hills tax lawyer who would face the colossal challenge of overseeing the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code in three decades. .....»»
Trump"s choice for IRS chief comes under Senate scrutiny
The Senate is assessing President Donald Trump's choice to head the IRS: Charles Rettig, a Beverly Hills tax lawyer who would face the colossal challenge of overseeing the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code in three decades. .....»»
Mass. business groups, insurers say health care overhaul would hurt consumers
The groups cautioned against two proposals outlined in dueling legislation proposed by the House and Senate, which both seek to help struggling community hospitals by giving them money......»»
Greg Walden on the prospects for the House-Senate opioid bills
Oregon's only congressional Republican has taken a leadership role in combating the opioid crisis......»»
Kavanaugh Has Broken Congress. So How Did It Just Pass a Bunch of Bipartisan Budget and Spending Bills?
An opioid bill cleared the Senate 98-1 and the House 393-8. Unbelievable. Congress is.....»»