After a tragedy just over two years ago, the Bomba de Tioga family found themselves in an unexpected place last month. “We went to the White House on November 18,” said Angela Bomba, a substitute teacher at RB Walter Elementary School. “The day before, we were called and invited. It was kind of last minute, […]
Homepage ” News ” House bill seeks to protect supply chain from adversaries © Shutterstock A group of lawmakers have introduced a measure they say aims to protect the domestic supply chain from foreign adversaries, including China and Russia. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Victoria Spartz (R-IN) introduced […]
Detained Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday urged the Senate to reject the move to grant a franchise to Bicol Light and Power Corp. (Bicol Light). De Lima said granting the franchise to Bicol Light would be counterproductive, especially for voters in Iriga town and the towns of Baao, Balatan, Bato, Buhi, Bula and Nabua […]
A spending plan program adopted by the US House includes a free Pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds in Texas. MAX FAULKNER Star-Telegram Archives WASHINGTON Congress envisioned changes that would dramatically alter early childhood education in Texas by giving all 3 and 4 year olds free access to preschool. The program is part of a […]
HICKSVILLE – Discussion of the recent Ohio House Bill 290 regarding school funding formed the first part of Monday’s meeting of the Hicksville Exempt Village Schools Education Council, as the council held its last meeting of 2021. Treasurer / CFO Mike Ruen presented a resolution to the Board of Trustees expressing his opposition to passing […]
This week, Facebook posted comments on a photo posted of a house under construction at 26 Sinawoy Rd in Cos Cob. The home, which is in single-family area R7, was last sold by John and Sharon Vecchiola at 775 Atlantic Street LLC on October 26, 20210 for $625,000. The owner, 775 Atlantic Street LLC, is […]
Mahaboubnagar: Excise Minister V Srinivas Goud wanted officials to sensitize the population to the planting of five saplings during the construction of new houses in order to increase green coverage in the district. As part of the road widening and pavement development, saplings were being planted along the central medians of Appannapalli at RTA’s office […]
Their main objection is a provision that would require companies to pay for COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees. Photo Shutterstock. INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Chamber of Commerce has some objections to House Bill 1001 The bill, co-drafted by state Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg), would allow Gov. Eric Holcomb’s state public health emergency to expire by […]
One feature of the nearly $ 2 trillion Build Back Better bill that infrastructure managers highly appreciate is its tax subsidy provisions for renewable energy. Reuben Munger, Boulder, Colo.-Based managing partner of $ 2.5 billion infrastructure manager Vision Ridge Partners LLC, said this aspect of the Build Back Better bill – included in the version […]
TORONTO, December 9, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Just Energy Group Inc. (“Just energy“or the”Society“) (TSXV: JE; OTC: JENGQ), today announced an update on Just Energy’s expected takeover of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (“ERCOT“) certain costs incurred during the extreme weather event in Texas in February 2021 (the”Meteorological event“) as previously disclosed, which […]
Ohio is one of the most regulated states in the country. These regulations were set for Ohio businesses by our government, and if overdone, they prevent businesses from making the decisions necessary for their organizations to be successful – and too much regulation stunts economic growth and competitiveness. Our legislative leaders at the Statehouse are […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — House Bill 2150 would add Hershey’s Kisses to Pennsylvania’s list of state symbols as a state candy — a delicious addition that would recognize a Midstate-based favorite, according to a news release. The idea for the bill came from students in the Council Rock School District in Bucks County. A class […]
Posted on December 13, 2021 by Kim Riley © Shutterstock Legislation recently introduced in the United States House of Representatives would accelerate innovation and increase private sector investment in advanced nuclear reactor technologies. Under a bipartisan bill introduced on December 7 by U.S. Representative Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) could no longer […]
The production of engineered bamboo as a substitute for good wood to help fight deforestation and climate change, among others, has been considered by Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu. “Bamboo reduces the need for wood resources and contributes greatly to carbon sequestration, biodiversity conservation and low-cost rehabilitation of degraded lands,” the environment chief said in […]
Congress is poised to improve the lives of children and parents in San Antonio and across Texas. The “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation package – which was passed by the US House and is now in the Senate – is a game-changer. It dramatically improves access to affordable health care, reaches families who need affordable, […]
TThe Senate will soon consider the multibillion-dollar “Build Back Better” tax and spending bill passed by the House in a narrow partisan vote. The largest peacetime tax and spending increase in our history, the bill would cause serious long-term damage to the US economy. It would spend $ 2.4 trillion on a host of temporary […]