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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

McCarthy says Republicans are concerned Cheney can"t "carry out the job," a sign of her waning support in the House

Cheney won't "perpetuate lies abou.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 4th, 2021

Former Senator Bill Nelson is officially NASA"s new administrator. His goals: support climate research and put astronauts on the moon.

Presidential administration transitions can give NASA whiplash, but Bill Nelson wants the US space program to have "constancy of purpose." Former Senator Bill Nelson appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tr.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 3rd, 2021

J&J execs get pay raises, but only after bruising shareholder "Vote No" campaign

Roughly 57% of investor votes cast backed healthcare company Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ)'s executive pay for 2020, a low level of support for a proposal most shareholders usually rubberstamp......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 27th, 2021

Trans kids in Alabama are officially banned from playing sports that don"t correspond to the gender they were assigned at birth

The Alabama bill is the latest amid a surge of anti-trans bills being considered in state legislatures across the country this year. A protest to support trans people in 2017 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images A .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 24th, 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

A top Biden advisor says the White House doesn"t need GOP support in Congress for infrastructure package to be bipartisan

Parts of the infrastructure plan are drawing support from Republicans - Republican voters, that is. The White House ins.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 12th, 2021

Lujan Grisham signs bill expanding incentive program meant to entice companies to expand in New Mexico

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed Senate Bill 1 into law on Wednesday, allowing for some state and local tax revenue to be used as public support for economic development projects as part of the Local Economic Development Act. The incentives all.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 7th, 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

Voters support paying for infrastructure with taxes, especially a tax on the wealthy, poll says

A Morning Consult/Politico poll found that over half of voters - including a third of Republicans - .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 1st, 2021

Biden’s infrastructure plan faces controversy over price tag and design

While there’s widespread support for a large infrastructure bill, the details, especially Biden’s plan to pay for it, are drawing early fire......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 31st, 2021

Biden’s infrastructure plan faces controversy over the high price tag and design

While there’s widespread support for a large infrastructure bill, the details, especially Biden’s plan to pay for it, are drawing early fire......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 31st, 2021

Activists pressure Atlanta-based companies like Coca-Cola and Delta to take action against Georgia voting law

Coca-Cola, Delta, and Home Depot all gave statements in support of voting rights, but critics say they didn't do enough to address the specific bill. A voter walks to the entrance during early voting for the.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: 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

: Democrats face choice with infrastructure bill: climate-change action or bipartisan support

As the.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 22nd, 2021

Oregon House passes bill to ease burden for low-income gas, electricity ratepayers

Legislation also calls for support for low-income, environmental-justice advocacy group in ratemaking......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 16th, 2021

McConnell just ruled out any Republican support for tax hikes to pay for a Biden infrastructure package

Mitch McConnell's comments set the stage for Democrats to bypass the GOP on a follow-up economic recovery bill, similar to the stimulus. Senate Minority Leader Mitch.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 16th, 2021

: McConnell warns of tax hikes in a ‘Trojan horse’ infrastructure bill

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday Democrats will use a planned infrastructure bill to also pass tax hikes using a process that would keep Republicans from being able to stop it in the Senate......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 16th, 2021

Next Avenue: The new stimulus bill will help shore up some shaky pension plans

Some 1.5 million workers and retirees faced the real risk that their pension incomes would be slashed over the next 20 years or even sooner......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 15th, 2021

8 House Republicans vote in support of expanding background checks on gun purchases

The House on Thursday passed two bills that would establish new background check requirements on firearm sales and transfers. Workers arrange AR-15 style rifles on a wall that are for sale at Davidson.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 11th, 2021