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 […]