Proposals aimed at curbing Chinese entities' economic influence, including their ability to own farmland and business property, have cleared the Kansas House of Representatives.The legislation also … [Read more...] about Kansas lawmakers advance crackdown on Chinese land buys, economic activity
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Biden admin to provide $1.5B loan to restart Michigan nuclear plant
The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced Wednesday.Holtec International acquired the 800-megawatt … [Read more...] about Biden admin to provide $1.5B loan to restart Michigan nuclear plant
Minnesota Gov. Walz taking ‘State of the State’ address on the road
Gov. Tim Walz is taking his 2024 State of the State address on the road to the southern Minnesota city of Owatonna."Minnesota’s made a lot of progress in the last year, and I’m excited to talk about … [Read more...] about Minnesota Gov. Walz taking ‘State of the State’ address on the road
Wisconsin counties decline to prosecute campaign finance case against Trump committee
Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties declined to pursue felony charges of campaign finance violations against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee and a Republican state lawmaker … [Read more...] about Wisconsin counties decline to prosecute campaign finance case against Trump committee
Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes GOP voting, election audit bills; greenlights political AI crackdown
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit, while signing into … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Gov. Evers vetoes GOP voting, election audit bills; greenlights political AI crackdown
Missouri Senate passes sweeping education bill
Students across Missouri could have access to scholarships for private schooling through an expanded tax credit program passed Thursday in the GOP-led state Senate.Senators voted 19-10 to pass the … [Read more...] about Missouri Senate passes sweeping education bill
Indiana Gov. Holcomb greenlights bills addressing child care, tenure reform and more
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed a bipartisan bill to support child care in the state on top of 74 other measures, according to his office.The signings on Wednesday included several contested … [Read more...] about Indiana Gov. Holcomb greenlights bills addressing child care, tenure reform and more
Flint, Michigan held in contempt over lead pipe replacement case
A federal judge has found the city of Flint in contempt for failing to comply with a court order that spelled out the steps it needed to take to finish replacing old lead pipes following the Michigan … [Read more...] about Flint, Michigan held in contempt over lead pipe replacement case
Ohio Gov. DeWine makes endorsement in uber-competitive Senate race
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio parted ways with Donald Trump on Monday and endorsed state Sen. Matt Dolan over Trump-backed businessman Bernie Moreno in the state's three-way GOP primary for a … [Read more...] about Ohio Gov. DeWine makes endorsement in uber-competitive Senate race
Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs elementary literacy bill into law
Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb signed 67 bills on Monday, three days after lawmakers concluded their annual session.This is Holcomb’s last year as governor as he cannot run again because of term … [Read more...] about Indiana Gov. Holcomb signs elementary literacy bill into law