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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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 10th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 24th, 2020

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 .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 19th, 2019

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.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 12th, 2019

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 20th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 4th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchOct 24th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 20th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 17th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 16th, 2019

Wine purity bills, after sailing through Senate, die in House committee

Stunning turnaround for legislation that had overwhelmingly passed the Senate.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 22nd, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 24th, 2019

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......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 2nd, 2019

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 .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 15th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 9th, 2018

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. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 28th, 2018

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. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 28th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 13th, 2018

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 21st, 2018

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.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneOct 4th, 2018