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ME Gov. Mills proposes $71M supplemental budget, with focus on Lewiston massacre

Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills announced a $71 million supplemental budget on Wednesday. The proposed adjustments to the Pine Tree State’s two-year budget specifically address mental health and firearm safety issues in the wake of last year’s Lewiston mass shooting, the deadliest in Maine history. “This proposal balances timely investments to address urgent needs with […]

Utah bill proposes mandated potty training for kindergarteners

A proposed Utah law would make it illegal for parents to send their children to kindergarten without first potty training them. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Douglas Welton, would also create guidelines for referring families who don’t comply with policy changes to social workers. Republican lawmakers said they had no choice but to do […]

Kentucky senator proposes legislation to expand school bus fleets

The bill, introduced by Democratic Sen. David Yates, aims to address issues with Kentucky’s school transportation system. The proposed bill would allow district-owned and district-leased vehicles to transport students to and from school and approved activities. It would establish safety standards and training requirements for drivers, including background checks and driving record reviews. A bill […]

Wiener proposes requiring speed-limiting tech for vehicles

Sen. Scott Wiener (D) of California has proposed a bill that would partially require vehicles manufactured or sold in the Golden State to prevent drivers from going more than 16 miles per hour over the speed limit. “Starting with the 2027 model year, all cars, trucks and buses manufactured or sold in the state will […]

Georgia House speaker proposes another child income tax cut

Georgia House Republicans are proposing additional tax cuts for parents. House Speaker John Burns announced Wednesday that his Republican caucus supports a plan to increase the amount parents can deduct from their annual state income taxes per child to $4,000 from the current $3,000. Georgia's income tax rate is currently 5.49%, so that would mean […]

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott proposes $8.6 billion budget to lawmakers

Republican Vermont Governor Phil Scott has proposed an $8.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2025. Scott urged lawmakers not to raise taxes or fees on Vermonters, saying it will be a tough budget year. In 2023, Scott vetoed an $8.5 billion budget, but the Democratic-controlled Congress overrode his veto. Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on […]