July 27, 2021 •
Wisconsin Governor Calls Special Session
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 127 calling for a special session of the Legislature to begin Tuesday, July 27 to consider a proposal to invest more than $500 million in funding for K-12 schools, the University of Wisconsin […]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order 127 calling for a special session of the Legislature to begin Tuesday, July 27 to consider a proposal to invest more than $500 million in funding for K-12 schools, the University of Wisconsin and Technical College systems, special education funding, and per pupil aid.
September 26, 2018 •
Oklahoma Supreme Court Denies Ethics Commission Funding
In a long legal battle, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission lost a battle to receive more funding to carry out its oversight functions. The Legislature appropriates funds to the Ethics Commission, and it complained to the Supreme Court the legislatures have […]
In a long legal battle, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission lost a battle to receive more funding to carry out its oversight functions.
The Legislature appropriates funds to the Ethics Commission, and it complained to the Supreme Court the legislatures have underfunded it for years in violation of the Constitution.
The court rejected the commission’s complaint 5-4, stating it has money “sufficient to enable it to perform its duties,” which the Constitution says.
May 19, 2016 •
Utah Special Session Adjourns
On May 18, the 2016 second special session of the 61st Utah Legislature adjourned sine die. The one-day special session restored funding to various educational programs throughout the state. The funding had been vetoed by Gov. Gary Herbert earlier this […]
On May 18, the 2016 second special session of the 61st Utah Legislature adjourned sine die.
The one-day special session restored funding to various educational programs throughout the state. The funding had been vetoed by Gov. Gary Herbert earlier this year.
May 6, 2016 •
Hawaii Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its regular session sine die on May 5, 2016. Among other things, lawmakers approved funding for air-conditioning in public schools, appropriated money for statewide homeless programs, increased funds for preschool programs to provide families […]
The 28th Hawaii State Legislature adjourned its regular session sine die on May 5, 2016.
Among other things, lawmakers approved funding for air-conditioning in public schools, appropriated money for statewide homeless programs, increased funds for preschool programs to provide families with opportunities for school readiness, and focused on growing jobs and the state economy.
May 24, 2011 •
Alabama Ethics Commission Gains Funding Guarantee
Governor signs bill providing $1.8 million.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has signed a bill that guarantees future funding for the Alabama Ethics Commission.
The new law appropriates one tenth of one percent of the state’s general fund budget to the ethics commission. Under the current proposed budget, this appropriation represents approximately $1.8 million dollars.
The appropriation provision in the new law can only be modified by a two-thirds vote of the Alabama House and Senate.
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