The House Ethics Committee finally has filled its ranks after the longest delay in recent history, allowing the reserved body to resume its duty of reviewing lawmakers’ conduct — a task proven challenging and dramatic in the wake of former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. With the 119th Congress already in full swing, the new members […]

(The Center Square) – Michigan farmers rallied at the state capitol Tuesday morning to protest what they call state government overreach in honor of National Agriculture Day. The rally coincided with a state House Oversight Committee meeting, where industry leaders, farmers and agricultural advocates testified in opposition to actions taken by the Michigan Department of […]

(The Center Square) – Another attempt is being made to legalize certain fireworks and tax them in Illinois. The Ground-Based Sparkler Purchaser Excise Tax Act would impose a 6% tax on consumers purchasing ground-based sparklers or fountains for personal use, beginning July 1, 2025. The measure says retailers must register with the Department of Revenue, […]

(The Center Square) – Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is deciding the fate of over 900 bills passed by the General Assembly, including proposals to create a legal retail cannabis market and raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027. With the March 24 deadline looming for most bills, Youngkin has the power to […]