Live updates: Johnson expresses a victorious tone as GOP approves Trump’s ‘impressive legislation’
House Passes GOP Tax and Spending Bill with Trump’s Priorities The House of Representatives has approved a tax and spending bill backed by the GOP, aligning closely with President Trump’s domestic agenda. After significant debate, the bill is now headed to the Senate for further consideration, following another vigil for those affected at home, which […]
Over 7 Million May Lose Medicaid After House Approves Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Estimates Predict
Top Line Recently, the House passed legislation that aims to reduce Medicaid spending by nearly $800 billion over the next ten years. This revised version of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes changes such as an earlier implementation of Medicaid work requirements and a ban on Medicaid funding for gender transition care. Important Facts […]
House Republican tax bill approves a $40,000 limit on the ‘SALT’ deduction. Here are the beneficiaries.
House Proposes Changes to SALT Deductions Jason Smith (R-MO), who is the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, is set to hold a press conference on May 13, 2025, just before a markup hearing at the Longworth House Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. On Thursday morning, House lawmakers approved modifications to […]
House approves Trump’s major tax and spending plan after months of negotiations – US politics live
Trump Tax Cuts Bill Wins for the President and Passes US Homes President Donald Trump’s comprehensive tax and spending bill passed Thursday in the Republican-majority House of Representatives, marking a political win for the president amid ongoing debates over tax policies and spending cuts. The bill is currently under consideration by Senate lawmakers. More updates […]
House approves Trump’s comprehensive bill in major win for Speaker Johnson
House Advances Trump’s Legislative Bill The House has moved forward with President Donald Trump’s proposed “one big, beautiful bill.” In a narrow vote of 215-214-1, most Republican lawmakers supported the tax and spending package, which is anchored by a significant portion of the president’s legislative agenda. Notably, Thomas Massey of Kentucky and Warren Davidson of […]
GIB Approves Health Insurance Program Rates for 2026
Today, the Group Insurance Board is establishing premium rates for the 2026 planning year. They’ve also approved qualifications for the health planning service area alongside other benefits for the Wisconsin Health Insurance Program (GHIP). “The initial bids for the 2026 Health Plan indicated a 13.4% increase in premiums, which could potentially have been brought down […]
Governor of Washington State Approves Bill Requiring Permit for Buying Guns
New Gun Purchase Permit Law in Washington Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, recently signed a new law that requires permits for gun purchases. This legislation, known as House Bill 1163, will take effect on May 1, 2027. The new permit requirement entails two main points: first, gun buyers must pay a fee to obtain […]
Senate Approves Bill to Eliminate Taxes on Tips
Senate Passes Tax Relief Bill for Workers Receiving Tips On Tuesday, the US Senate passed a measure aimed at helping hardworking Americans keep more of their earnings. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Senator Ted Cruz in January 2025, received strong support from both sides of the aisle. With no dissent, the bill moved forward and […]
Senate approves legislation providing tax deduction for tips up to $25,000
US Senate Passes Bill for Tax Credits on Tips The US Senate has recently approved a new bill that would provide tax credits on tips, with a potential cap of up to $25,000. This legislation also looks to extend the business tax credit on payroll taxes related to tips for beauty and spa services, pending […]
Delaware Approves Assisted Suicide
Delaware Legalizes Suicide Support On Tuesday, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, a Democrat, signed a bill that permits suicide support in the state. The law requires approval from two healthcare professionals, allowing terminally ill patients to request and self-administer medication to end their lives. Delaware has considered similar legislation since 2015, but earlier versions have struggled […]