Debra Maxie Reappointed to the California Student Aid Commission
SACRAMENTO – The Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), reappointed Debra Maxie to the California Student Aid Commission on Wednesday, August 10. “Debra Maxie has decades of real world experience teaching in classrooms and counseling youth,” Pro Tem Atkins said. “Her keen understanding of the needs of […]
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Late US Rep. Don Young’s office closes, leaving no House staff to take Alaska constituent calls | #alaska | #politics
U.S. Rep. Don Young’s office being packed up and emptied July 28, 2022. (Riley Rogerson / ADN) WASHINGTON — The late U.S. Rep. Don Young’s former office officially closed Tuesday, and all his remaining staffers were taken off payroll. The winner of Tuesday’s special U.S. House election will move into the Alaska Republican’s former office […]
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Arkansas State Police steps up drunk driving enforcement: What it can cost you
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Drivers under the influence are at a greater risk than ever as a new law enforcement program rolls out. Arkansas State Police stated that beginning Aug. 19 weekend law enforcement, including police and sheriffs, will increase patrols targeting drivers who are under the influence. The […]
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California Congressional Republicans Urge Gov. Newsom to Raise Shasta Dam
In a letter sent to Governor Newsom on Tuesday, California Congressional Republicans urged him to reverse his position on the enlargement of the Shasta Dam due to numerous water use, electric, and environmental reasons. The subject of raising Shasta Dam, located on the Northern end of the Sacramento Valley in Shasta County, has been heated […]
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City Council sets early budget levy target – Austin Daily Herald | #citycouncil
City Council sets early budget levy target Published 6:14 pm Tuesday, August 16, 2022 City offices will be closing due to COVID 19. Herald file photo Members urge for a reduction of 7.05% increase Director of Administrative Services Tom Dankert revealed Monday night that the council will be considering a tax levy increase of 7.05% […]
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Mayor asks City Council to move forward in allocating ARPA funds
Mayor Eddie Moran urged City Council to speed the process of getting more than $5 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds into the coffers of Reading nonprofits. “We should move forward because we care,” the mayor said Monday at a council committee of the whole meeting. “We understand that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity […]
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President Biden Signs Massive Climate, Health and Tax Bill | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
President Joe Biden signs the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, as from left, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., and Rep. […]
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Following the IRA Act Passing Will States Enact MTC Model Statute | #elections | #alabama
Landmark changes in the federal income tax treatment of partnerships (including multi-member LLCs) became effective in 2018 for many more partnerships than first anticipated. As a result of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, the IRS can now audit certain “large” partnerships, instead of each of their partners, and assess income tax, interest and penalties […]
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Former California congressman TJ Cox charged with money laundering and fraud
A former congressman from California was charged with multiple fraud schemes, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. Terrence John “TJ” Cox, 59, is charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud and one count of campaign contribution fraud, according to the Justice Department. Cox was elected […]
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California Governor Hesitates To Sign Safe Drug Consumption Site Bill Even As Polling Shows Voters Support It
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is reportedly wavering on the idea of signing a bill to create a safe drug consumption site pilot program that was delivered to his desk last week, apparently fearful of possible political fallout despite polling data showing the harm reduction centers enjoy bipartisan voter support. As the governor has raised […]
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