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Defying Landry, Louisiana lawmakers reject giving him more control over licensing boards
In defiance of Gov. Jeff Landry, a Louisiana Senate committee rejected a proposal to give him more authority over appointees to 32 government boards and commissions, nearly half of which help regulate health care providers.
911 Tech Firm Prepared Raises $80M as It Touts AI Tools
The company has launched 911 livestreaming tools and two-way audio translation as it touts the ability of its technology to ease the burdens of 911 call takers and help make emergency responses quicker and more efficient.
Arkansas ranked in top 10 for overall economic outlook
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranked Arkansas #10 for economic outlook in its Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. This index serves as a forecast of all U.S. states’ economic standing based on 15 state policy variables.
NFIB launches new state-specific tools to help small business owners in Kansas
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers, and the public in Kansas understand the significant economic impact of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.
What are the new laws taking effect June 1 in Maryland?
Other new laws allow Baltimore to double the number of speed cameras along Interstate 83 in the city from two to four; a law classifying gender-affirming healthcare as “legally protected health care” in Maryland that is not subject to disclosure laws; and a law creating two new official Maryland state symbols.
10 unusual bills proposed in Mississippi’s 2024 legislative session
Sen. Kevin Blackwell, R-Southaven, is looking to get ahead of the curve as technology quickly advances with SB 2088, which would act as a protection to employees from forced human microchip implantation
The Oklahoma Legislature Spent Its Last Day of Session Overriding Gubernatorial Vetoes
The legislative session was a mixed bag for Gov. Kevin Stitt, who got everything he wanted — including an income tax cut and a ban on cellphones in schools — until the very last day.
It’s the last day of the Texas Legislature. Here’s what they did.
The Legislature is wrapping up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.
