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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposes state budget with 1.76% increase
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a 1.76% increase to next year’s state budget, a significantly smaller percentage jump than what has been proposed in recent years.
Calif. congresswoman to bring 911 dispatcher as guest to State of the Union
Richard Montoya Jr., a seasoned 911 dispatcher and an active member of the AFSCME Union, will join Torres at the State of the Union on March 7.
Kansas sees decrease in unemployment from Jan. 2023
According to the KDOL, Kansas unemployment dropped from 2.8% in Jan. 2023 to 2.6% in Jan. 2024. From December, nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 1,200, private sector jobs decreased by 1,800 and government jobs increased by 600.
2024 Regular Legislative Session to convene Monday afternoon
Lawmakers are headed to the Louisiana State Capitol for the start of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.
Gov. Wes Moore tours Montgomery County police drone command center
Police now have two drones operating in Wheaton and Silver Spring. Montgomery County Police touted the program’s success only in operation for just a few months.
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
Multiple OKC-area highways, turnpikes to be designated as interstates in coming month
Oklahoma City drivers will soon notice new signage going up on several local highways designating them as interstate highways.
Texas tops for attracting new businesses in 2023
Texas retained its number one spot again for attracting the greatest number of new and expanded business facility projects in 2023.