March 30, 2018 •
NYCU Video Digest – March 30, 2018
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March 27, 2018 •
South Dakota Legislature Adjourns 2018 Session
The South Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2018 session on March 26. During the 40-day session, lawmakers passed a $4.7 billion budget increasing funding to education, Medicaid providers, and state employees. Additionally, several measures adding new rules for citizens’ initiative campaigns […]
The South Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2018 session on March 26.
During the 40-day session, lawmakers passed a $4.7 billion budget increasing funding to education, Medicaid providers, and state employees.
Additionally, several measures adding new rules for citizens’ initiative campaigns were passed.
March 21, 2018 •
Indiana Special Session Likely to be Called
On March 14, the second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned with several bills pending on the floor. As a result, Gov. Eric Holcomb plans to call a special session for May. On top of the Holcomb’s […]
On March 14, the second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned with several bills pending on the floor.
As a result, Gov. Eric Holcomb plans to call a special session for May. On top of the Holcomb’s list is a school safety spending bill and a bill needed to harmonize state tax code with federal tax code.
Holcomb plans to set an agenda with Republican legislators before he officially calls a special session.
March 16, 2018 •
Wyoming Legislature Adjourns
The 64th Wyoming Legislature adjourned its budget session on March 15 after a nearly week-long extension. Lawmakers passed several bills, including agreeing to over $20 million in cuts to education while increasing spending on capital construction projects. Gov. Matt Mead […]
The 64th Wyoming Legislature adjourned its budget session on March 15 after a nearly week-long extension.
Lawmakers passed several bills, including agreeing to over $20 million in cuts to education while increasing spending on capital construction projects.
Gov. Matt Mead can choose to sign, veto, or allow the education and capital construction bills to become law without his signature.
March 16, 2018 •
Indiana General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
The second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die very late on March 14, 2018. The final minutes of the session were hectic as lawmakers rushed through bills. Despite the rush, several bills were left pending […]
The second regular session of the 120th Indiana General Assembly adjourned sine die very late on March 14, 2018.
The final minutes of the session were hectic as lawmakers rushed through bills.
Despite the rush, several bills were left pending on the floor at the time of adjournment.
As a result, Gov. Eric Holcomb may call a special session to complete unfinished business.
March 16, 2018 •
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March 15, 2018 •
Arkansas Special Session Ends with Announcement from Governor
The second extraordinary session of the 91st Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 15, 2018. Several bills passed both houses including a bill addressing pharmacy benefit managers’ low reimbursement rates, also known as House Bill 1010. Gov. Asa […]
The second extraordinary session of the 91st Arkansas General Assembly adjourned sine die on March 15, 2018.
Several bills passed both houses including a bill addressing pharmacy benefit managers’ low reimbursement rates, also known as House Bill 1010.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed House Bill 1010 into law at an afternoon press conference.
At the press conference, Hutchinson announced plans to reduce cabinet-level agencies in state government by 50 percent.
March 12, 2018 •
Arkansas Fiscal Session Adjourns with Special Session to Follow
The 2018 Arkansas fiscal session adjourned sine die on March 12. Following adjournment, Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally called a special session to begin on March 13. The special session will address highway funding and pharmacy reimbursement legislation. The adjournment date […]
The 2018 Arkansas fiscal session adjourned sine die on March 12.
Following adjournment, Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally called a special session to begin on March 13.
The special session will address highway funding and pharmacy reimbursement legislation.
The adjournment date has yet to be determined.
March 12, 2018 •
West Virginia Legislature Adjourns
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die on March 10. Senate Bill 283, which expands the scope of those who may be debarred for procurement violations and establishes direct-award procurement requirements, passed both chambers and is on the governor’s desk. […]
The West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die on March 10.
Senate Bill 283, which expands the scope of those who may be debarred for procurement violations and establishes direct-award procurement requirements, passed both chambers and is on the governor’s desk.
Gov. Jim Justice has 15 days to sign or veto the legislation.
March 9, 2018 •
NYCU Video Digest – March 9, 2018
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February 21, 2018 •
Special Session for Arkansas to Follow Fiscal Session
Gov. Asa Hutchinson stated he is going to call a special session after the ongoing fiscal session concludes. The special session will address pharmacy benefit managers’ low reimbursement rates to pharmacists and a current law preventing Arkansas from qualifying for […]
Gov. Asa Hutchinson stated he is going to call a special session after the ongoing fiscal session concludes.
The special session will address pharmacy benefit managers’ low reimbursement rates to pharmacists and a current law preventing Arkansas from qualifying for certain federal highway funds.
Hutchinson has yet to set a date for the special session.
February 16, 2018 •
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January 17, 2018 •
Wednesday’s Government and Ethics News Roundup
Elections “Sharper State Divide in Congress Seen as ‘New Civil War’” by Carl Hulse for New York Times “Bannon Is Subpoenaed in Mueller’s Russia Investigation” by Michael Schmidt for New York Times Maine: “Maine Republican Party Promoting ‘Fake News’ Sites […]
Elections
“Sharper State Divide in Congress Seen as ‘New Civil War’” by Carl Hulse for New York Times
“Bannon Is Subpoenaed in Mueller’s Russia Investigation” by Michael Schmidt for New York Times
Maine: “Maine Republican Party Promoting ‘Fake News’ Sites That Target Democrats” by Brian MacQuarrie (Boston Globe) for Portland Press Herald
Ethics
“One Year After Women’s March, More Activism but Less Unity” by Farah Stockman for New York Times
Florida: “‘He Unbuttoned My Jacket and He Felt Me Up.’ Lobbyist Details Senator’s Harassment.” by Mary Ellen Klas for Miami Herald
New Mexico: “Lawmakers OK Updated Sexual Harassment Policy” by Andrew Oxford (Santa Fe New Mexican) for NMPolitics.net
Legislative Issues
Alaska: “Gridlock in Juneau? Not If Alaska Legislators and Lobbyists Can’t Get Their Cars There” by Nathaniel Herz for Anchorage Daily News
Lobbying
Hawaii: “Mayor’s Lobbyist Will Not Need to Register with the State” by Nancy Cook-Lauer for Hawaii Tribune Herald
January 12, 2018 •
NYCU Video Digest – January 12, 2018
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