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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

Bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clears Missouri Senate

A bill that would make Planned Parenthood ineligible to receive reimbursements from the state’s Medicaid program passed out of the Missouri Senate early Wednesday morning after an 11-hour Democratic filibuster. The bill now returns to the House.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2024

McConnell said Senate GOP "undecided" on commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol siege. 8 Senate Republicans voted against certifying the election after the attack.

The House is set to vote on a bill to establish a commission to probe the Jan. 6 riots - the same day lawmakers voted to certify the 2020 election. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky speaks after a GOP policy lunche.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

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

After House passage, Oregon rent repayment extension heads to governor

In the House, Senate Bill 282 A received 39 votes in favor and 17 in opposition, with four votes excused......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

Kansas may allow to-go cocktails to stay after pandemic ends

Kansas will permanently allow restaurants, bars and clubs to sell to-go alcoholic drinks if Gov. Laura Kelly signs a bill that was sent to her desk Friday. The state House and Senate both approved the measure, according to the Associated Press......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 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

Maui County plans to implement added hotel tax if state approves bill

Maui Mayor Michael Victorino said he would plan to implement a hotel room tax increase within the county if Gov. David Ige approves House Bill 862. The bill, which state legislators approved earlier this week, would eliminate the $103 million a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 30th, 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

Bill to disband Tampa Bay transit authority dies in session

The Senate did not gain a House companion bill that was needed......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2021

House votes to make Washington, DC, the US"s 51st state

The bill faces serious hurdles in the Senate, where it likely won't receive the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. Residents of Washington, DC, rally for stateho.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 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

Republicans are touting benefits of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill despite voting against it

The package, which included direct payments and funding for state and local governments, did not receive a single GOP vote in the House or Senate. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-North Carolina) speaks on the House floor. House Television v.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 4th, 2021

Arkansas becomes first state to pass bill prohibiting doctors from providing gender-affirming medical care to trans youth

The state Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the bill Monday; the state House previously passed a version. It now goes to the governor for signature. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Arkansas passed a bill prohibit.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 30th, 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

Capitol Report: As lawmakers reintroduce cannabis-banking bill, analyst says it’s the ‘backup plan if Democrats cannot enact legalization’

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Thursday reintroduced the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that aims to protect financial institutions that work with the cannabis industry......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 18th, 2021

House, Senate Democrats unveil $94 billion bill to improve Internet access

Top congressional D.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 11th, 2021

What’s in Congress’s $1.9 trillion covid bill: Checks, unemployment insurance and more

The House is poised to approve the American Rescue Plan on Wednesday, sending the sprawling package to President Biden’s desk......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 10th, 2021

What’s in Congress’ $1.9 trillion covid bill: Checks, unemployment insurance and more

The House is poised to approve the American Rescue Plan on Wednesday, sending the sprawling package to President Biden’s desk......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 10th, 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