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Oregon House passes PERS reform bill after last-minute scramble by Kotek

Oregon's House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that reforms PERS, the state's pension system for public employees. The vote was not without drama. Senate Bill 1049 failed on a 29 to 31 initial vote late Thursday afternoon. Nine Democr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 30th, 2019

Capitol Vision: Georgia Senate passes Medicaid waiver bill; Lawmakers adopt mid-year budget

Recap of Georgia's top government stories of the week......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 1st, 2019

Senate passes criminal justice reform bill that helps some prisoners get early release

AP Photo/Andrew H.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 19th, 2018

Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US

Once President Joe Biden s.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 23rd, 2024

Vital US arms and ammo could reach Ukraine in days once Senate passes military aid bill as expected, Pentagon says

US military aid to Ukraine is ready to be shipped following the expected clearance from the Senate next week. L: Demonstrators holdUkrainian flags outside the Capitol after the House of Representatives voted on legi.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 21st, 2024

A Top Senator Is Spearheading The TikTok Crackdown As House Bill Gains Senate Momentum

Senator Cantwell is spearheading the TikTok reform initiative as pressure grows, pushing for strict measures to limit Chinese influence over the app's future. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 20th, 2024

Will Senate Republicans Join House in Protecting Consumers From Abusive Debt Collectors?

As Reform Bill Advances, Watchdog Found Debt Collection Industry Gave Hundreds .....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkMay 13th, 2021

Oregon Senate passes measure to hold health care organizations accountable for cutting costs

House Bill 2081 passed with bipartisan support......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 10th, 2021

Lawmakers pass bill that would cut Hawaii Tourism Authority funding by $19M

A bill that will reduce funding for the Hawaii Tourism Authority passed final readings in the state Legislature this week. State House and Senate legislators approved on Tuesday the latest version of House Bill 862 that would cut the agency’s budget .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 28th, 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

Amid calls for gun reform, Texas advanced a bill to allow open carry without a permit

The bill advanced to the Texas Senate despite criticism from gun-reform advocates and some law enforcement groups. A volunteer member of the congregation at Joyful Heart Church poses with her concealed hand.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 17th, 2021

Cannabis banking reform introduced in U.S. Senate, with some Republican support

Cannabis banking reform is in the lawmaking hopper in the U.S. Senate, as it is in the the House, after introduction Tuesday of a bill sponsored by Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley and Montana Republican Steve Daines. A version of the Secure and Fair Enfor.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 23rd, 2021

Sanders, Warren reveal bill to tax CEO pay during income inequality hearing targeting Amazon

The hearing before the Senate Budget Committee started with Sen. Bernie Sanders lambasting income inequality during the pandemic......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 17th, 2021

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Relief Bill On Party-Line Vote

After a marathon overnight session and lots of political maneuvering, the U.S. Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 6th, 2021

Georgia Senate passes bill to legalize sports betting

Georgia lawmakers took another step toward making online sports betting legal......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 5th, 2021

Senate Democrats advance the $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, clearing hurdle as they finalize changes to legislation

Democrats advancing the stimulus kicks off a marathon debate that will likely push final Senate passage of the relief bill into the weekend. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, speaks during a news c.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 4th, 2021

Georgia House Passes Omnibus Election Reform Bill "To Restore Voters" Confidence"

Georgia House Passes Omnibus Election Reform Bill "To Restore Voters' Confidence" Authored by Mimi Ngu.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 4th, 2021

The House passed a police reform bill named for George Floyd that would ban choke holds and "qualified immunity" for officers

The bill, which is supported by President Biden, heads to the Senate where it needs at least 10 Republican votes to become law. Protest against racia.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 4th, 2021

The US House passes H.R. 1, a major voting rights and campaign finance reform package

The bill, known as the For the People Act, would make sweeping election reform and strengthen regulations on both lo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 4th, 2021