A proposal to increase investment in electric vehicle charging stations began moving through the House on Tuesday, despite concerns that state regulators are being asked to set prices and work outside their jurisdiction. The House Tourism, Infrastructure, and Energy Subcommittee voted 13-3 to approve a bill (HB 737) that would direct the Florida Public Service […]
The schools forming the next batch of nurses are running out of what is needed every year by about 1,350 graduates. INDIANAPOLIS – Lawmakers in Indiana are trying to alleviate the severe shortage of nurses in our state. A bill that is now heading for a full vote in the House aims to increase the […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
With the increase in cyber attacks, Representative Don Bacon, R-Neb., Introduced legislation this week in the House that would require the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess the procedures for responding to cybersecurity incidents in the House. agency and suggest improvements. The DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act is […]
The House agriculture committee will vote on Thursday on a bipartisan bill that would create a contract library for the beef industry, which producers have asked for more information on cattle transactions. The bill would put in place a mechanism for the agricultural marketing service of the Ministry of Agriculture to report on the terms […]
Mission Point Resort is a bustling Mackinac Island retreat where families swim, golf, play croquet, sip lavender lemonade, and dine on walleye all summer long. In September, business drops sharply as the holiday season ends and children start school. This drop could happen sooner if state lawmakers repeal a law banning schools from opening before […]
TORONTO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Core Development Group announced the hiring of two executives who will lead the company’s internal construction division. Paul Jardine, President and Joseph Grassia, Executive Vice President have been appointed to develop the division which provides stewardship, management and technical expertise throughout the acquisition, pre-construction and construction phases of buildings. mid-rise, high-rise […]