and creating the foundation for a just transition to clean energy."Over the last few years we've seen the consequences of an aging power system and climate change here in Michigan.Michi-ganders have experienced rising energy bills,flooded yards and basements from increased severe weather,and ...
"I am pleased that Congress has passed a continuing resolution through March 11, ensuring that the government will remain open as we continue our bipartisan, bicameral negotiations on FY (fiscal year) 22 bills," Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Richard Shelby said in a statement. "But...
aBut the bills currently wending their way through the Senate, and the one passed by the House, are likely to beef up work-site enforcement. Any final version is likely to make mandatory today's voluntary employment-verification program. Moreover, the bills call for an increase from 50 to ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a short-term spending bill on Thursday that would avert a partial government shutdown when the current fiscal year ends at midnight Friday and provide another infusion of military and economic aid to Ukraine as it seeks to repel Russia's brutal invas...
Three Senate bills proposed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick could have serious implications on higher education institutions if they are passed in the legislative session. The three bills include Senate Bill 16 — Banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Higher Education, Senate Bill 17 – Banning Discrimin...
[05:24.45]He told The Associated Press before the Senate vote that he is "very hopeful" the bills will eventually be passed by both houses of Congress. [05:36.36]"The reason it has not come to a vote yet is that p...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health and human services secretary has stalled as Senate Democrats and Republicans take issue with his views. Aneeta Mathur-AshtonJan. 21, 2025 Trump’s Major Executive Orders on Day 1 Birthright citizenship and DEI are out. ‘Drill, baby, drill’ and...
"It's been a long night, a long weekend and a long few months, but a new day is here—and our efforts have been more than worth it. Today we witnessed one of the most historic and consequential bills to have ever passed the Senate," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said after th...
On February 23, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 166, which if enacted would improve the expungement law in Pennsylvania and provide former offenders a much needed second chance. SB 166 would expand the law to allow the expungement of some misdemeanor convictions in ...
"It's gonna become a lot harder on the Senate side to get 10 votes," even on the two bills passed in the House Thursday. And those, he said, are the ones that are easier to pass. When it comes to Biden's comprehensive bill, the first challenge will be getting the wide-ranging De...