Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Proposes ‘No Taxes on Tips’
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) announced a proposal to eliminate the tax on tips in the service industry, saying it would put an estimated $70 million annually “into the pockets of hardworking Virginians.” Youngkin made the announcement Monday during a visit to MacLean's Restaurant in Richmond. “There is no tax on tips,” he told reporters, […]
Lawmaker proposes making it a felony to plant flag at Ohio State stadium
In between the noise and holly of this merry holiday season, an Ohio lawmaker is venting his inner grievances. In late November, in response to the brawls that erupted in the final stages of the Ohio-Michigan election campaign, state Rep. Josh Williams (R-Ohio) introduced a bill that would make it a felony to plant a […]
Biden proposes protections for monarch butterfly
The Biden administration has proposed protecting the monarch butterfly, but the future of protection under the incoming Trump administration is uncertain. The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the orange-and-black butterfly as an endangered species, citing the insect's precipitous population decline. Eastern migratory monarchs have declined by about 80 percent, western monarchs have declined […]
New York Gov. Hochul Proposes $300 ‘Inflation Refund’ Payments
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a one-time payment of $300 to individuals making less than $150,000 and $500 to couples making less than $300,000, her office said Monday. Announced. In what would be the state's first “inflation rebate,” Hochul hopes to send hundreds of dollars to about 8.6 million New Yorkers starting in […]
Biden proposes raising acceptable threshold for common agricultural pesticide
The Biden administration is proposing to raise key thresholds that determine how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies the environmental impact of pesticides commonly used in the agricultural industry. This has drawn the ire of some environmental advocates. The agency currently considers an average of just 3.4 micrograms per liter of the insecticide atrazine to […]
Missouri state senator-elect proposes $1,000 bounty for turning in illegal aliens
would create a state-level crime of trespass by an illegal alien, which stipulates that an individual is guilty of the offense if he or she knowingly enters Missouri, remains, and is present “at the time a licensed bounty hunter or peace officer apprehends the people.” Website Please register here!
Mike Florio proposes blockbuster Kyle Shanahan trade to Bears
ProFootballTalk founder Mike Florio has an interesting idea for changing things for Kyle Shanahan. Appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Tuesday, Florio mentioned how the Raiders sent Jon Gruden to the Buccaneers in 2002 and wondered why coaching trades aren't done more often. Ta. “We feel Shanahan and the 49ers are nearing a point […]
US proposes to end subminimum wage for disabled workers
US Department of Labor Announced on Tuesday It said it plans to phase out certificates that allow employers to pay disabled workers below the minimum wage. Under current rules, certain employers can apply for a certificate that allows them to pay employees with disabilities less than or equal to the federal minimum wage (currently $7.25 […]
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday announced new proposals aimed at cracking down on data brokers who sell Americans' confidential information. The agency said that under the proposed rule, it aims to ensure compliance with existing privacy laws by treating data brokers as “consumer reporting agencies.” “Companies such as national consumer reporting agencies […]
Newsom proposes $25M from state legislature to ‘Trump-proof’ California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will convene the state Legislature for a special emergency session on Monday and propose a “anti-Trump” legal defense fund of up to $25 million to the state Department of Justice. Newsom said in a statement that the Golden State is “the nation's tentpole, protecting and investing in the rights and freedoms […]