Tag: State News

Gov. John Bel Edwards talks about an expected $300 million-plus surplus Louisiana will have from the last budget year, while Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne and Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson listen to his remarks, on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La.

Louisiana Republicans call for end of ‘piecemeal’ COVID-19 business regulations

Washington Examiner · June 1, 2020 1:00 pm

Louisiana lawmakers prepare to finish one session and start another

Washington Examiner · June 1, 2020 12:00 pm

N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order Monday banning state employees from using taxpayer funds to travel to North Carolina on nonessential work.

Cuomo calls for independent investigations into all police brutality allegations

Washington Examiner · June 1, 2020 10:00 am

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo: Businesses can deny entry to consumers with no masks

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 10:30 pm

Illinois state Rep. Delia Ramirez.

Medicaid expansion to seniors who aren’t U.S. citizens estimated to cost Illinois $1.8 million

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 10:00 pm

GOP lawmakers call for Illinois Department of Employment Security audit

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 9:30 pm

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in response to a water main break north of Detroit, leaving thousands under a boil water advisory.

Whitmer calls for federal bailout but announces no budget cuts

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 8:00 pm

Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp speaks during a "Get Out The Vote" rally at the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 in Dalton, Ga. Republican Brian Kemp is facing off against Democrat Stacey Abrams for governor in Georgia.

Public health emergency extended in Georgia, more businesses allowed to reopen

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 7:00 pm

In this March 15, 2018 photo, people watch coverage of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at the Westgate Superbook sports book in Las Vegas. The Supreme Court has struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Ohio House approves bill legalizing sports gambling

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 6:00 pm

Virginia enters phase one Friday as mandatory face mask rule goes into effect

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 5:00 pm

Polis says he’s working for more federal funding to local governments

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 4:00 pm

Louisiana House votes to create $300 million business fund

Washington Examiner · May 29, 2020 3:00 pm