October 3, 2017 •
Special Session Called for Maine Legislature
Gov. Paul LePage has called a special session of the Maine Legislature. The special session will address a food sovereignty law conflicting with federal requirements and funding for the Office of Geographic Information Systems. The special session will begin on […]
Gov. Paul LePage has called a special session of the Maine Legislature.
The special session will address a food sovereignty law conflicting with federal requirements and funding for the Office of Geographic Information Systems.
The special session will begin on October 23, 2017.
September 29, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – September 29, 2017
Jon Spontarelli is delivering this weeks news you can use digest from the Public Affairs Council State and Local Government Relations Conference in Alexandria, VA.
Jon Spontarelli is delivering this weeks news you can use digest from the Public Affairs Council State and Local Government Relations Conference in Alexandria, VA.
September 25, 2017 •
Alaska Governor Officially Calls Fourth Special Legislative Session
Gov. Bill Walker issued a proclamation to convene the Legislature’s fourth special session on October 23 to address revenue and public safety issues. The governor has proposed a payroll tax of 1.5 percent that is expected to generate between $300 […]
Gov. Bill Walker issued a proclamation to convene the Legislature’s fourth special session on October 23 to address revenue and public safety issues.
The governor has proposed a payroll tax of 1.5 percent that is expected to generate between $300 million and $325 million. Under this proposal, Alaskans would pay the lowest taxes in the country.
Senate Bill 54, which addresses Class-C felonies, will also be under consideration.
September 22, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – September 22, 2017
Coming to you this week from the Greek Festival in Akron, Ohio is Becky Campbell with News You Can Use Video Digest!
Coming to you this week from the Greek Festival in Akron, Ohio is Becky Campbell with News You Can Use Video Digest!
September 18, 2017 •
California Legislature Adjourns
The California Legislature adjourned in the early hours of September 16. Bills passed in the late-night session include Senate Bill 568, which would move the presidential primary election to March; Assembly Bill 249, which would require campaign advertisements to clearly […]
The California Legislature adjourned in the early hours of September 16.
Bills passed in the late-night session include Senate Bill 568, which would move the presidential primary election to March; Assembly Bill 249, which would require campaign advertisements to clearly display their largest funders; and Assembly Bill 132, which would require counties to provide additional voter education and requires every signature of a recall petition to be examined and verified.
The bills are now waiting for Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature or veto.
September 18, 2017 •
Oregon Legislators Getting Head Start on 2018 Session
Lawmakers are meeting this week for three legislative days to start discussions on bills they would like to pass during the shorter, 32-day session next year. In addition to getting updates on this year’s wildfire season and how the state […]
Lawmakers are meeting this week for three legislative days to start discussions on bills they would like to pass during the shorter, 32-day session next year.
In addition to getting updates on this year’s wildfire season and how the state is reacting to Equifax’s consumer data breach, legislators will be discussing a proposal to institute a greenhouse gas “cap and invest” proposal, which would fine businesses that go over their limit on greenhouse gas emissions and would invest that revenue into green-energy infrastructure.
Legislators are also being tasked with approving executive appointments during this three-day period.
September 8, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – September 8, 2017
Becky is coming to you from the Content Marketing World 2017 conference in Cleveland, Ohio with this week’s News You Can Use Video Digest!
Becky is coming to you from the Content Marketing World 2017 conference in Cleveland, Ohio with this week’s News You Can Use Video Digest!
September 1, 2017 •
North Carolina Legislature Adjourns, Agrees to Reconvene in October
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned on August 31 after finishing a two-week special session. Members voted on new legislative districts per court order and voted to override two vetoes by the governor. The Legislature will reconvene on October 4, […]
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned on August 31 after finishing a two-week special session.
Members voted on new legislative districts per court order and voted to override two vetoes by the governor.
The Legislature will reconvene on October 4, 2017, to consider constitutional amendments, election regulations, and to draw new judicial districts.
September 1, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – September 1, 2017
Becky is here to recap all the government, ethics and elections news from around the country.
Becky is here to recap all the government, ethics and elections news from around the country.
August 28, 2017 •
Hawaii Legislature to Convene Special Legislative Session
State legislative leadership submitted a proclamation on Thursday, August 24, to call the Hawaii Legislature into special session on Monday, August 28, 2017. The proclamation was filed at the written request of two-thirds of the members of each house. Lawmakers […]
State legislative leadership submitted a proclamation on Thursday, August 24, to call the Hawaii Legislature into special session on Monday, August 28, 2017.
The proclamation was filed at the written request of two-thirds of the members of each house.
Lawmakers are expected to consider a bill drafted by committee chairs to fund the completion of the rail project on Oahu.
August 25, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – August 25, 2017
Becky is back to deliver all the government and ethics news you can use in this weeks video digest!
Becky is back to deliver all the government and ethics news you can use in this weeks video digest!
August 18, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – August 18, 2017
Don’t miss the weekly recap from Becky Campbell on government, elections and ethics news you can use in this weeks video digest!
Don’t miss the weekly recap from Becky Campbell on government, elections and ethics news you can use in this weeks video digest!
August 4, 2017 •
NYCU Video Digest – August 4, 2017
Let Becky Campbell catch you up on any of the news you might have missed in this weeks video digest!
Let Becky Campbell catch you up on any of the news you might have missed in this weeks video digest!
August 4, 2017 •
Maine Adjourns Sine Die
The first regular session of the 128th Legislature adjourned sine die on August 2, 2017. Lawmakers increased the age for purchasing cigarettes to 21 and overrode Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill increasing access to opioid addiction services. The […]
The first regular session of the 128th Legislature adjourned sine die on August 2, 2017.
Lawmakers increased the age for purchasing cigarettes to 21 and overrode Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of a bill increasing access to opioid addiction services.
The general effective date for non-emergency laws passed in the first regular session is Wednesday, November 1, 2017.
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