Press Clips - Week of April 12
Press Clips Archive
National
Landlords Say Tenants Are Not Tapping Rent Relief
Stateline – 4/15/2021
As Biden shifts infrastructure focus to climate and racial justice, cities and states alter pitches for federal money
Washington Post – 4/15/2021
Mobile sports betting money tempts cash-strapped states
Republic - 4/14/2021
Tourism, Business Travel May Not Fully Recover for 4 Years, Industry Officials Say
Route Fifty - 4/14/2021
Treasury sets up office to oversee implementation of recovery programs
CNN - 4/14/2021
April 15 is still key tax deadline for some
USA Today - 4/14/2021
Schumer intends to move forward with early infrastructure bill next week
Yahoo! News - 4/14/2021
U.S. Treasury sets up new 'recovery office' to oversee relief programs
Reuters - 4/14/2021
The end of the imperial governorship
Politico - 4/14/2021
States Were Told They Cant Use Covid Aid to Cut Taxes. They Sued.
Wall Street Journal - 4/14/2021
Public Libraries Can Tap into Eligible Funds Worth Billions
Governing.com - 4/14/2021
Can Rescue Funds Give America the Broadband It Really Wants?
Governing – 4/14/2021
Pandemic Provokes City vs. State Conflicts
Stateline – 4/14/2021
Lawmakers consider creating program to tax drivers by their mileage
WJLA – 4/14/2021
Vaccinations Lag for Home Health Workers
Stateline – 4/13/2021
Cities Prepare to Spend Historic Sums of Federal Aid
Route Fifty - 4/13/2021
Rural schools face worsening teacher shortage
USA Today - 4/13/2021
Biden Meets With Bipartisan Group to Push for Infrastructure Plan
Route Fifty - 4/12/2021
Need a COVID-19 Vaccine? Visit Your Local Transit Center
Pew Trusts.org - 4/12/2021
Biden's Budget Would Up Spending on State and Local Programs
Route Fifty - 4/12/2021
No Extra Vaccines for Hot Spot States, White House Says
Route Fifty – 4/12/2021
Alternatives to Juvenile Justice Probation Growing in Many States, Report Finds
Route Fifty – 4/12/2021
States and counties look to federal stimulus cash to save public jobs
CBS News – 4/9/2021
For Economic Development Directors, Happy Days Return
Governing – 4/9/2021
States Expanding Paid Sick Leave Amid Pandemic
U.S. News and World Report – 4/9/2021
COVID Racial Disparities Loom Large in Rural Counties
Stateline – 4/9/2021
Biden budget seeks more for schools, health care and housing
Yahoo! News - 4/9/2021
HUD Prepares to Distribute $5 Billion to Help With Homelessness
Route Fifty - 4/8/2021
U.S. states project rosier revenue as economy heats up
Reuters - 4/8/2021
Will FEMA Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Costs? Here’s What We Know
Education Week – 4/8/2021
Nation Has Georgia on Its Mind, but Many States Are Making Voting Easier
Stateline – 4/8/2021
Alabama
Alabama Senate approves lottery and casino bill
Montgomery Advertiser - 4/13/2021
Ivey says state has needs but not embracing Bidens $2 trillion plan
Birmingham News - 4/12/2021
Alabama Confederate tax could fund Black history under proposal by state sentaors
Birmingham News - 4/11/2021
UA Trustees consider slight tuition increase for medical, dentistry, optometry students
Birmingham News - 4/9/2021
Alabama lawmakers approve lifetime pistol permits, database of people prohibited from having guns
AL.com - 4/8/2021
Alaska
Dunleavy launches financial plan for energy independence
Fairbanks News-Miner - 4/13/2021
Senate bill proposes tuition break for front-line workers
Fairbanks News-Miner - 4/12/2021
Alaska AG sues chemical giants over PFAS contamination
Fairbanks News-Miner - 4/8/2021
Arizona
COVID-19 cases increase at ASU, NAU, UA
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com & KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix - 4/14/2021
Widespread legalized gambling comes soon to Arizona; here's what to know
Tucson Arizona Daily Star - 4/13/2021
Flush with cash, Arizona lawmakers contemplate a flat tax
Tucson Arizona Daily Star - 4/13/2021
Arizona approves bill to allow sports betting
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com & KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix - 4/12/2021
Arizona governor signs bill banning private election grants
Associated Press – 4/9/2021
Arkansas
Bill to phase out soda tax rejected again, is shelved
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 4/15/2021
Appropriation bill for Medicaid fails in House's 2nd try
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 4/15/2021
Lottery scores its best month in dozen years
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 4/14/2021
Governor signs measures for raising teachers' pay
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 4/13/2021
Median salary for Arkansas teachers to increase by $2K
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 4/12/2021
Financial outlook for state turns out rosier than feared
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - 4/11/2021
California
Newsom says he wants to encourage schools to reopen but also to be flexible and sensitive to their students' needs.
San Jose Mercury News - 4/14/2021
Immigrant health care is on California Senates wish list
San Diego Union-Tribune - 4/14/2021
California targets urgent projects as wildfire season looms
San Diego Union-Tribune - 4/13/2021
California reopens health insurance exchange; federal subsidies could slash premiums for many
San Diego Union-Tribune - 4/13/2021
State Launches Covid-19 Vaccine Outreach Campaign Targeted At Black,...
SFGate - 4/10/2021
California advances bill aimed at massive unemployment fraud
SFGate - 4/8/2021
COVID relief for renters and landlords has arrived -- but some Bay Area cities and counties are taking longer to get it out the door.
San Jose Mercury News - 4/8/2021
Colorado
Colorado Democrats introduce latest portion of stimulus plan
The Center Square – 4/13/2021
Colorado raising money for disability fund by auctioning off marijuana-themed license plates
New York Daily News – 4/13/2021
This corridor is ready: Amtrak promotes Front Range passenger rail as Colorado lawmakers seize on momentum
Denver Post - 4/12/2021
Colorado bill would give children free mental health services during the pandemic
CNN – 4/11/2021
CU Regents vote to ‘buy down’ tuition increase
Boulder Daily Camera - 4/8/2021
Connecticut
Key Democrats wont support Connecticut legal weed bill unless it includes greater equity provisions for minority communities
Hartford Courant - 4/15/2021
Black lawmakers want state to increase violence prevention funding
Waterbury Republican-American - 4/14/2021
Gaming-revenue bill would be boon for municipalities, tourism, community college students
New London Day (theday.com) - 4/13/2021
UConn Health asks for $173M, 3-year bailout from state lawmakers due to unsustainable increases in pension, health care costs
Hartford Courant - 4/13/2021
CTs prison population shrunk during the pandemic. Will it last?
Danbury News-Times - 4/13/2021
New $10.7M state program targets student absenteeism
Danbury News-Times - 4/12/2021
Lamont to spend COVID funds on summer education programs
Danbury News-Times - 4/12/2021
Legal weed still uncertain in Connecticut this year, despite momentum in New York and New Jersey
Hartford Courant - 4/12/2021
Connecticut to expand access to parks, beaches and camping
Danbury News-Times - 4/9/2021
Casinos, off-track betting sites, CT Lottery would take bets under new sports betting bill
Hartford Courant - 4/8/2021
Delaware
Delaware ranked 1st in U.S. foreclosure rate, data company finds
Wilmington News Journal (Delaware Online) - 4/15/2021
Pandemic recovery in Delaware is a 'work in progress' says Fed's Harker, with tourism, hospitality still struggling
WDEL – 4/14/2021
Whats in Bidens infrastructure plan for Delaware?
Wilmington News Journal (Delaware Online) - 4/13/2021
Lawmakers to consider SEED program expansion
Delaware Public Media – 4/13/2021
Florida
Florida Senate eyes corporate tax cuts after reducing hospital, university funding
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel & SouthFlorida.com - 4/14/2021
Florida Senate advances gambling bill to add new commission, reduce live racing
Tampa Bay Times - 4/12/2021
Biden spending plan for Florida: bridges, trains, veterans, broadband, healthcare and more
Orlando Sentinel - 4/12/2021
Florida lawmakers vote to raise $1 billion from online consumers to cut business taxes
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel & SouthFlorida.com - 4/8/2021
Florida online tax plan headed to Gov. Desantis
Tallahassee Democrat - 4/8/2021
Florida leaders OK using affordable housing trust fund for sea level rise, sewage plants
Orlando Sentinel - 4/8/2021
Florida sues CDC over cruising as timeline to get cruise ships back in US waters remains unclear
Palm Beach Post – 4/8/2021
Legislation to fight sea level rise goes to Florida governor
Associated Press – 4/8/2021
Georgia
Georgia Legislature invests in support of victims of stalking, domestic violence
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 4/15/2021
Biden plan could boost roads, transit in Georgia
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 4/14/2021
Georgia Board of Regents freezes tuition and fees for 2021-22 school year
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 4/13/2021
No tuition hike for University System of Georgia
Athens Banner-Herald - 4/13/2021
Critics question impact of law banning Georgia cities from cutting police funding
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 4/12/2021
Georgias next public health crisis already unfolding, health experts fear
Atlanta Journal-Constitution - 4/9/2021
Hawaii
Visiting Kauais Waimea Canyon or Kokee State Park? Non-residents soon to pay more
KHNL/KGMB-TV Hawaii News Now - 4/14/2021
Environmentalists, clean energy advocates decry efforts to slash popular solar tax credit
KHNL/KGMB-TV Hawaii News Now - 4/14/2021
State lawmakers advance bill on rise in sea level
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 4/12/2021
State House leaders shelve bills that would help workers
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 4/9/2021
Here’s How Hawaii’s New State Budget Is Shaping Up
Honolulu Civil Beat – 4/8/2021
Idaho
Bill would require Legislature's OK to spend COVID-19 funds
Associated Press – 4/14/2021
Idaho House kills $1.1 billion teacher pay bill on tie vote
Associated Press – 4/13/2021
Bills to defund Idaho GOP attorney general’s office are dead
Associated Press – 4/13/2021
Idaho Senate OKs federal grant for early childhood education
Associated Press – 4/12/2021
Idahos approach to school mental health was already scattered. Then COVID hit.
Twin Falls Times-News - 4/12/2021
Transportation, tax cuts advance at Idaho Statehouse
Idaho Press – 4/10/2021
House approved new version of transportation bonding bill
KIFI – 4/8/2021
Inside Politics: Idahos Transportation Future
Twin Falls Times-News - 4/8/2021
Illinois
Legislative platform aims to ensure funding for Illinois municipalities
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
Bill would tie state spending to household income growth
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
Illinois tourism, hospitality leaders seek state help amid COVID-19 recovery
Capitol News Illinois – 4/10/2021
Illinois Emergency Management Agency shares lessons learned from pandemic
Capitol News Illinois – 4/9/2021
Indiana
Indiana bill on wind, solar standards dies
Indianapolis Star - 4/15/2021
More permits for overweight trucks OK'd
Journal Gazette.net - 4/14/2021
Senate approves 2-year budget
Journal Gazette.net - 4/14/2021
Indiana Senate passes budget without cigarette tax hike
Indianapolis Star - 4/13/2021
Holcomb vetoes powers measure
Journal Gazette.net - 4/10/2021
State lawmakers pass bill increasing penalties for rioting
Indianapolis Star - 4/9/2021
Calls to Indiana child abuse hotline down during pandemic
Northwest Indiana Times (nwitimes.com) - 4/9/2021
Senate budget stresses education
Journal Gazette.net - 4/9/2021
Indiana lawmakers direct state police to prioritize monument protection
Northwest Indiana Times (nwitimes.com) - 4/8/2021
Indiana budget: Cigarette tax nixed, mental health funding increased
Indianapolis Star - 4/8/2021
Iowa
Iowa Senate proposes $6.3 million more for prisons
Des Moines Register - 4/14/2021
Iowa Legislature seeks heavy tax on glass pipes
Des Moines Register - 4/14/2021
GOP lawmakers debate budget increase for regents
Des Moines Register - 4/13/2021
Iowa House GOP wants to freeze funding for bloated universities
Sioux City Journal - 4/12/2021
Iowa caregivers not giving up on decadelong legislative effort
Quad-City Times - 4/11/2021
Iowa legislative leaders continue war of words over prison staff deaths, funding
Sioux City Journal - 4/8/2021
Iowa supreme court will aid redistricting, if necessary
Quad-City Times - 4/8/2021
March posts sports betting record: Iowans wager nearly $161.44 million in March Madness month
Quad-City Times - 4/8/2021
Kansas
With $25 million addition, outlook for Kansas higher education budget looking less grim
Lawrence Journal-World - 4/14/2021
As Kansas Labor Department heads for overhaul, lawmakers approve greater oversight
Wichita Eagle & Kansas.com - 4/10/2021
Push for school choice measure falters in Kansas Senate
Lawrence Journal-World - 4/10/2021
After dramatic debate, lawmakers halt school choice expansion education
Topeka Capital-Journal - 4/10/2021
Kansas businesses hurt by COVID could get aid under state senators bipartisan deal
Wichita Eagle & Kansas.com - 4/8/2021
Kentucky
Stimulus boost helps state receipts stay above projections
Kentucky Today – 4/12/2021
Kentucky governor sets vaccine benchmark to end restrictions
The Center Square – 4/12/2021
Kentucky governor signs bipartisan early voting measure
Associated Press – 4/8/2021
Louisiana
Wealth and TOPS sparks new complaints, 'Have to change the trajectory'
Baton Rouge Advocate - 4/14/2021
New Orleans officials don't expect revenues to rebound until 2025
Nola.com - 4/13/2021
Federal aid for public schools tops $4 billion, 'A wealth of money'
Baton Rouge Advocate - 4/13/2021
Louisiana lawmakers advance sales tax collection overhaul
Associated Press – 4/13/2021
Gov. Edwards State of the State: 'Let's get our sunshine back'
WDSU – 4/12/2021
Federal aid may push aside gas tax bills
WBRZ – 4/12/2021
Minimum wage hike, teacher raises among priorities as John Bel Edwards addresses legislative session
Baton Rouge Advocate - 4/12/2021
Analysis: Louisiana lawmakers plan return to old tax debates
Associated Press – 4/11/2021
Louisiana lawmakers ready for latest session starting Monday
Associated Press – 4/10/2021
Pay raises for teachers, new sexual misconduct rules: John Bel Edwards issues legislative priorities
Baton Rouge Advocate - 4/8/2021
Maine
Lawmaker wants new state department to protect Maine kids
Central Maine - 4/14/2021
Maine teachers use lessons learned during pandemic to reimagine education
Central Maine - 4/10/2021
Finance commissioner details breakdowns in states $34 million software system
Central Maine - 4/9/2021
Maryland
Maryland lawmakers passed sweeping police reform. Now, how to implement it?
Baltimore Sun - 4/15/2021
Key legislation approved by the Maryland General Assembly
Baltimore Sun - 4/13/2021
Md. lawmakers end session by banning private ICE jails, removing governor from parole decisions
Washington Post – 4/13/2021
Maryland lawmakers enter last day of session facing final steps on sports betting, votes on dozens of other bills
Baltimore Sun – 4/12/2021
Maryland session nears end after focus on pandemic, policing
Associated Press – 4/12/2021
Maryland lawmakers pass landmark police reform package into law, overriding Gov. Hogans vetoes
Baltimore Sun - 4/10/2021
Following problematic deals for test kits and PPE, Maryland lawmakers tighten rules on emergency contracts
Baltimore Sun - 4/8/2021
Massachusetts
House lawmakers file $47.6 billion budget with no new taxes
Boston Herald - 4/14/2021
Plan being considered to eliminate gas tax in Massachusetts
Boston 25 – 4/12/2021
State budget writers seek stability as Massachusetts House prepares to release fiscal ’22 budget
Boston Herald - 4/11/2021
Top Massachusetts lawmakers vow to approve Holyoke Soldiers’ Home rebuild bill
Boston Herald - 4/10/2021
Lawmakers say they’re not ‘puppets’ signal their ready to take on greater oversight role
Boston Herald - 4/8/2021
Some Massachusetts employers still face major tax increases due to COVID-related unemployment claims
The Republican - MassLive.com - 4/8/2021
Massachusetts Dems insist on keeping municipal workers in COVID leave program
The Republican - MassLive.com - 4/8/2021
Michigan
Why Michigan is trying to take some prisoners' stimulus checks
Detroit Free Press - 4/14/2021
Detroit casinos report nearly $114 million in March revenue
Detroit News - 4/13/2021
Whitmer: Education, infrastructure priorities for state's $18B in federal COVID relief
Detroit News - 4/12/2021
Whitmer pledges to work with GOP-led Legislature on distributing new COVID-19 funds
Detroit Free Press - 4/12/2021
Thousands of Michigan students will get free WiFi hotspots and internet for remote learning
Mlive.com - 4/11/2021
Covid cases overwhelm Michigan health system, Gov. Whitmer urges residents to stay home
CNBC – 4/9/2021
Minnesota
Minnesota Democrats urge a halt to negotiations 'until the budget says Black lives matter'
Grand Forks Herald – 4/14/2021
Lawmakers disagree over infrastructure funding in Minnesota, Washington
Star Tribune – 4/14/2021
Gov. Walz says hes not considering new restrictions as COVID-19 emergency extended
TwinCities.com - 4/14/2021
Minnesota Senate approves eviction moratorium off-ramp
TwinCities.com - 4/13/2021
House panel endorses 5-cent hike in gas tax to fund road and bridge repair
TwinCities.com - 4/9/2021
Minnesota budget battles ignite; court decision kicks lawmakers into action on rape law re-write
Grand Forks Herald – 4/9/2021
Minnesota panel green-lights 5-cent gas tax hike for road, bridge repairs
Park Rapids Enterprise – 4/8/2021
Mississippi
MS submits disaster declaration for winter storm damage
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - 4/14/2021
Bidens infrastructure plan would mean billions for MS
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - 4/14/2021
Wicker on infrastructure plan: Cant think of a worse thing to do
Hattiesburg American - 4/12/2021
Mississippi lawmakers get big budget assist from federal stimulus money
The Sun Herald - 4/12/2021
High court won't block Mississippi school disparity lawsuit
Associated Press – 4/9/2021
High court wont block Miss. school disparity lawsuit
Jackson Clarion-Ledger - 4/8/2021
Missouri
Missouri lawmakers near deal to collect taxes on online sales
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 4/14/2021
Lawmakers chastise state labor leader on benefits claw back
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 4/14/2021
Missouri gaining ground along broadband superhighway, but many more miles to go
Missouri Net - 4/14/2021
Missouri shares virus aid spending suggestions with K-12 schools
Missouri Net - 4/14/2021
Lawmakers irate over 'breach of trust' in handling of overpayment of unemployment benefits
Columbia Missourian - 4/13/2021
Lifting of tuition cap causes bipartisan concern in the House
Columbia Missourian - 4/13/2021
With billions at stake, Missouri officials lining up for federal infrastructure aid
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 4/12/2021
In fight over birth control provision, Missouri Senate leaders say budget will advance
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 4/12/2021
What were watching this week in Missouri Legislature: federal stimulus funding, state budget and workers compensation issues (AUDIO)
Missouri Net - 4/12/2021
School nurse group hopes Missouri districts will put federal aid toward hiring nurses
Missouri Net - 4/12/2021
Missouri lawmakers consider spending Medicaid expansion dollars on public defenders
Kansas City Star & KansasCity.com - 4/11/2021
Montana
Marijuana committee works through proposals
Billings Gazette - 4/15/2021
Governor bans use of vaccine passports in Montana
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - 4/13/2021
Montana House committee tables bill tightening eligibility verification on assistance programs
Missoula Missoulian - 4/13/2021
Montana Legislature overrides governor’s first veto
Associated Press – 4/12/2021
Special Senate panel sets timeline for marijuana bills
Missoula Missoulian - 4/12/2021
$2.1 billion in federal funding advances through Montana Legislature
Billings Gazette - 4/12/2021
'Triggers' tax reduction bill advances in House
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - 4/10/2021
Montana Legislature proposes reducing funds to government agencies with COVID-19 regulations stricter than the state's
Bozeman Daily Chronicle - 4/9/2021
Budget clears Senate, largely unchanged
Billings Gazette - 4/8/2021
Nebraska
Flap over child welfare committee slows debate on $9.7 billion budget for Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald - 4/14/2021
Nebraska lawmakers near final vote on $9.7 billion state budget
Omaha World-Herald - 4/13/2021
Talks on controversial committee appointment could clear way for final vote on state budget
Lincoln Journal Star - 4/13/2021
Nebraska state college students can get more money for school from COVID fund
Lincoln Journal Star - 4/13/2021
Judge orders Nebraska to transport prisoner for abortion
Omaha World-Herald - 4/12/2021
Nebraska Legislature gives first-round approval to $15 million to plan for new prison
Omaha World-Herald - 4/9/2021
Lawmakers advance bill to help NU pay for $800M in deferred maintenance needs
Omaha World-Herald - 4/8/2021
Nevada
New Senate subcommittee focused on restoring tourism industry rocked by pandemic
Las Vegas Sun - 4/14/2021
Will passenger rail service return to Las Vegas after lengthy absence?
Las vegas review journal - 4/13/2021
Beyond pension debts, Nevada owes $3.5 billion in public-employee retirement benefits
The Center Square – 4/12/2021
Nevada Democrats’ priorities emerge on bill deadline day
Associated Press – 4/9/2021
Proposed ticket tax could block pro sports expansion, Knights, Raiders say
Las vegas review journal - 4/8/2021
New Hampshire
Freedom from vaccinations bill debated before Senate panel
Nashua Telegraph - 4/15/2021
Federal deadline may have been extended, but N.H. state taxes are still due April 15
Concord Monitor - 4/14/2021
Should state legalize historic horse racing?
Concord Monitor - 4/12/2021
Some schools struggling to meet reopening mandate
Manchester Union Leader - 4/10/2021
House narrowly embraces college civics test
Manchester Union Leader - 4/8/2021
NH House keeps mandate schools have feminine hygiene products
Manchester Union Leader - 4/8/2021
New Hampshire House passes state budget on 205-178 vote with Republicans in favor
WMUR – 4/8/2021
New Jersey
Murphy considers $40M for undocumented workers. Immigrant groups call it insulting.
Jersey City Journal - 4/15/2021
How are schools readying for in-person classes this fall?
North Jersey.com (Bergen County Record & Herald News) - 4/14/2021
How will NJ prevent mass evictions, foreclosures?
North Jersey.com (Bergen County Record & Herald News) - 4/13/2021
N.J.s powerful legal weed panel gets to work Monday. Here are the big things it will do.
Jersey City Journal - 4/11/2021
Extra billions in tax revenue prompts Wall Street to give N.J. brighter credit outlook
Jersey City Journal - 4/10/2021
These vital N.J. needs would get big bucks from Bidens new proposed budget
Jersey City Journal - 4/9/2021
NJ launches housing assistance website, hotline
North Jersey.com (Bergen County Record & Herald News) - 4/9/2021
New Mexico
State business loan program revs up again, with changes
ABQJournal Online - 4/14/2021
Lujan Grisham signs $7.4B budget bill, vetoes $1B in federal spending
Santa Fe New Mexican - 4/10/2021
New Mexico governor gets request to send troops to U.S. border
Santa Fe New Mexican - 4/10/2021
Gov. signs budget, vetoes federal funding earmarks
ABQJournal Online - 4/9/2021
Governor signs NM paid sick leave legislation
ABQJournal Online - 4/9/2021
Governor signs aid in dying bill
Santa Fe New Mexican - 4/8/2021
Civil rights, economic growth bills signed
ABQJournal Online - 4/8/2021
New York
Schools see post-spring break Covid-19 surge
Buffalo News - 4/15/2021
N.Y. budget removes state from federal opportunity zone tax break for developers
New York Daily News - 4/13/2021
New York budget to fund community-based groups helping gun violence victims
Buffalo News - 4/12/2021
New Yorks $212 billion post-COVID budget shows Cuomo cant always get what he wants
New York Daily News - 4/11/2021
Penn Station expansion moving forward with $1.3B in new state budget
NewsDay.com - 4/10/2021
New York now recommends 3 feet distancing in schools
Buffalo News - 4/9/2021
90% of Police Departments Comply with Reform Directive
NewsDay.com - 4/9/2021
NYS $212 billion budget combined with new wealth taxes gets mixed reviews
New York Daily News - 4/8/2021
NY has new property tax credit. Heres how you qualify.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - 4/8/2021
New York City’s Wealthy Will Pay Nation’s Highest Tax Rates. How Will That Affect a Rebound?
Wall Street Journal – 4/8/2021
North Carolina
Senate Democrats push higher wages for North Carolina workers
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
NC Gov. Cooper signs into law special summer school program and teaching of phonics
Raleigh News & Observer - 4/11/2021
Unions, wages and parental leave: New NC bills could impact thousands of state employees
Raleigh News & Observer - 4/9/2021
Senators bet on sports gambling to fund NC school construction
Raleigh News & Observer - 4/9/2021
North Dakota
Advocates denounce North Dakota Legislature's efforts to punish universities for Planned Parenthood partnerships
Grand Forks Herald - 4/13/2021
Several contentious measures await Gov. Burgum's review
Bismarck Tribune - 4/12/2021
Transportation leaders react to a failed gas tax increase
KFYR – 4/10/2021
Several North Dakota airports receiving more funding relief from FAA
Grand Forks Herald - 4/9/2021
Gov. Burgum signing Legacy Fund investment bill
Bismarck Tribune - 4/8/2021
Ohio
Ohio House budget would cut income taxes, reform school funding
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 4/13/2021
Ohio House proposes tax cuts, more school funding
Columbus Dispatch - 4/13/2021
Ohio infrastructure gets low grade in White House report: Capitol Letter
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 4/13/2021
What Ohio could have learned about the coronavirus “ if the state had the data
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 4/10/2021
Ohio Medicaid announces CareSource wins bid keep managing billions in state benefits
Dayton Daily News - 4/9/2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine proposes using more than $1 billion in federal relief money to balance state unemployment fund
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 4/8/2021
Ohios casinos, racinos crush revenue records with big March, free of overnight curfews and return of poker rooms
Cleveland Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com - 4/8/2021
Oklahoma
School choice advocate: New Oklahoma laws a victory for 'education freedom'
The Center Square – 4/15/2021
Oklahoma State Senate passes Transparency in Health Care Prices Act
KFOR – 4/13/2021
Oklahoma to Use $10 Million to Boost Investment, Innovation
Oklahoman – 4/9/2021
Oregon
Budget committee holds public comment hearings
Salem Statesman-Journal - 4/14/2021
State treasury could beef up cybersecurity practices
Salem Statesman-Journal - 4/14/2021
Oregon budget hearings start this week. Here's how to participate.
Corvallis Gazette-Times - 4/13/2021
Oregon Legislature lurches into second half of 2021 session
Corvallis Gazette-Times - 4/13/2021
Oregon senate creates crime of intimidation for display of a noose
Corvallis Gazette-Times - 4/12/2021
Oregon Legislature considering 10 police reform bills
The Center Square – 4/8/2021
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania lawmakers to Wolf administration: ‘hold your horses’ on diverting trust fund dollars
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
Power struggle in Pennsylvania government to be decided by voters in May referendum
Allentown Morning Call - 4/13/2021
Pennsylvania earned a C- on its Infrastructure Report Card, with White House noting a systemic lack of investment in the Commonwealth
Allentown Morning Call - 4/13/2021
Small rainy day fund may complicate Pennsylvania’s economic recovery from coronavirus, analyst says
The Center Square – 4/13/2021
Rhode Island
When is a tax actually tax relief? McKee explains his proposal to tax a portion of forgiven PPP loans
Boston Globe – 4/13/2021
New $20M grant program for RI small biz opens Thursday
Providence Journal – 4/12/2021
South Carolina
Catholic, private-school leaders sue to lift SC's block on public funds to private schools
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/14/2021
SC Gov. McMaster would rather pay up front than borrow for Charleston port improvements
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/14/2021
SC buying 235 propane-powered school buses, reducing emissions by 96%
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/13/2021
SC has $346M to help with overdue rent and utility bills; here's how to get it.
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/11/2021
Corruption series sparked calls for change at SC Statehouse, but progress has been slow
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/10/2021
5 weeks remain in SC's regular legislative session. Here's a look at some bills' chances.
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/10/2021
SC legislators can add $1.7B to their negotiations for the state's budget
Charleston Post & Courier - 4/8/2021
South Dakota
Road construction begins at state park
Rapid City Journal - 4/14/2021
Educators, historians raise concerns about civics initiative
Rapid City Journal - 4/10/2021
New civics and history curriculum will take two years to develop
Capital Journal (Pierre) - 4/8/2021
South Dakota public schools can apply for civics education grants
Sioux Falls Argus Leader - 4/8/2021
Lawmakers say they won't address trans sports legislation in special session
Rapid City Journal - 4/8/2021
Tennessee
Lee budget amendment includes sales tax holiday on groceries, restaurant purchases
The Center Square – 4/13/2021
Tennessee eyes 2-week tax holiday for restaurants, groceries
Associated Press – 4/13/2021
Tennessee lawmakers to consider reducing eligibility time for unemployment benefits
The Center Square – 4/13/2021
Texas
The fight over who will pay for Texas blackouts gears up
Houston Chronicle - 4/14/2021
Texas education commissioner apologizes for STAAR glitch, says schools could soon have clarity on billions in federal money
Dallas Morning News - 4/14/2021
Voters would have to approve police budget cuts under bill approved by Texas Senate
Texas Tribune - 4/13/2021
Texas infrastructure gets C grade from Biden Texas infrastructure gets C grade from Biden
Austin American-Statesman - 4/13/2021
Texas needs billions to winterize power plants, gas lines. The Biden plan dangles hope but lacks details or promises.
Dallas Morning News - 4/13/2021
GOP push to overhaul Texas appeals courts districts on back burner for now in face of opposition
Dallas Morning News - 4/9/2021
Texas lawmakers want state to find a way to halt evictions until backlogged rental relief is sent
Dallas Morning News - 4/9/2021
Texas Senate OKs sweeping protections against COVID-19 lawsuits for businesses, health care providers
Dallas Morning News - 4/8/2021
Democrats on Thursday urged Texas' Republican leaders to quickly distribute federal COVID relief funds.
Dallas Morning News - 4/8/2021
Utah
Some Utah families are not getting help paying for child care, which advocates say violates federal rules
Salt Lake Tribune - 4/12/2021
Here s how millions in federal funds will benefit Utah s rural counties after the pandemic ends.
Salt Lake Tribune - 4/11/2021
Vermont
Final Reading: Budget back-and-forth
VT Digger.org - 4/14/2021
Library broadband network can avoid collapse with Covid funds, officials say
VT Digger.org - 4/13/2021
Free school meals for all? Senators temper their ambitions
VT Digger.org - 4/13/2021
Vermont businesses slam plan to tax federal Covid loans
VT Digger.org - 4/13/2021
Legislators want new data system to understand where racial disparities begin
VT Digger.org - 4/8/2021
Virginia
State to spend more than $4 million for Medicaid expansion to more legal immigrants
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
Virginia March revenue up from last year from payroll withholding timing, increase in sales tax revenue
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
Virginia expands Medicaid access for legal immigrants
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot/HamptonRoads.com - 4/13/2021
Lawmakers push Biden for federal money to help Virginia avoid delays as it digs deeper shipping channels
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot/HamptonRoads.com - 4/11/2021
Washington
Washington state governor OKs bill banning for-profit jails
Associated Press – 4/14/2021
Gas taxes, food delivery fees and more: Washington lawmakers eye 33 fees, taxes to pay for transportation
Seattle Times – 4/12/2021
Senate approves expansion of low-income tax credit
seattlepi.com - 4/11/2021
Public employees pensions to remain whole despite pandemic furloughs
Olympian - 4/11/2021
Clean fuel standard, cap-and-trade proposals pass state Senate late Thursday
Spokane Spokesman-Review - 4/9/2021
Gov. Inslee signs bill to restore voting rights to parolees
Associated Press – 4/9/2021
House passes $11 billion transportation budget
WNPA – 4/9/2021
West Virginia
West Virginia legislature passes budget, fails to pass income tax reduction at session’s end
The Center Square – 4/14/2021
West Virginia offering remote workers $12,000 to relocate
UPI – 4/13/2021
Lawmakers reflect on good, bad of a legislative session during a worldwide pandemic
Charleston Gazette - 4/12/2021
Proposal to give Legislature final say on state K-12 education policies dies in Senate
Charleston Gazette - 4/11/2021
WVa lawmakers pass $4.5 billion budget with cuts to colleges
Associated Press – 4/11/2021
Legislature passes 2021 broadband bill with stern words from lawmaker about industry maneuvering
Charleston Gazette - 4/10/2021
Legislature passes 2021-22 budget bill, over criticism of cuts to WVU, Marshall
Charleston Gazette - 4/10/2021
Zero to 100: House unanimous in rebuke of governor's plan to cut state income tax
Charleston Gazette - 4/9/2021
West Virginia Pins Population Growth Hopes on Income Tax Cut
Associated Press – 4/9/2021
Wisconsin
Senate to take up bills to spend federal funds, alter election laws
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 4/14/2021
Assembly Republicans pass bills seeking control over federal stimulus funds, Tony Evers likely to veto
Lacrosse Tribune - 4/13/2021
Gov. Evers announces $100M for small businesses, equity programs
WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison - 4/13/2021
Gov. Evers reaches deal with federal government to preserve $70 million per month in food benefits
WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison - 4/13/2021
Assembly Republicans set to pass bills to control federal relief funds, may violate federal requirements
WISC-TV Channel 3000.com Madison - 4/13/2021
Biden administration touts American Jobs Plan's benefits for Wisconsin
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 4/12/2021
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules voters who may have moved don't need to be purged from rolls
Lacrosse Tribune - 4/10/2021
Evers authorizes emergency work after concrete slabs fall at UW-Madison
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 4/9/2021
Lawmakers hear from public as they prepare state budget
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - 4/9/2021
Wyoming
Wyoming elected leaders largely oppossed to Biden infrastructure plan
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/14/2021
Gov. Gordon takes action on 10 bills on Monday
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/14/2021
Wyoming emerges from session with no long-term budget, ed solutions
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/14/2021
$2.5 Million CARES Act Grant Will Help Marketing Tourism For The State
Wyoming Public Radio - 4/14/2021
University of Wyoming announces a phased return to normal over Summer session
Casper Star-Tribune - 4/14/2021
GORDON SIGNS BILL RAISING WYOMING LICENSE FEES TO HELP PAY FOR $80M WYDOT SYSTEM INTO LAW
Oil City News – 4/12/2021
Crime and justice bills: What passed and what didn't during this year's legislative session
Casper Star-Tribune - 4/11/2021
School leaders grapple with impasse on K-12 spending bill
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/11/2021
$3 million in cuts to state public defender's office puts agency back on edge of crisis
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/11/2021
Gov. Gordon Reflects On The 2021 Legislative Session
Wyoming Public Radio - 4/9/2021
Key takeaways from Wyoming's 66th legislative session
Casper Star-Tribune - 4/9/2021
With no plan from lawmakers, Gordon announces new effort to address school funding deficit
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/9/2021
Gordon disappointed by K-12 funding impasse, says Wyoming still has "serious financial difficulties ahead of us"
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/8/2021
Gordon charges group to develop plans for federal American Rescue funds
Cheyenne Wyoming Tribune-Eagle - 4/8/2021