Adam Payne, the new secretary of Wisconsin’s DNR, says combating water pollution is his biggest priority. Gov. Tony Evers has allocated funds to address PFAs contamination.
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WV Gov. Jim Justice to go on road to tout his income tax cut proposal
West Virginia Gov. Justice will conduct several meetings to tout his proposal that would cut personal income tax by 50%. However, the Senate has clashed with Justice over the proposal.
KY high schoolers can now apply to serve on Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
High schoolers in Kentucky can now apply to serve on the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, where they can understand how decisions made by officials affect students statewide.
NC lawmakers return after 2-week break, start new legislative session
The North Carolina General Assembly is returning to a new legislative session after taking a two-week break in January. The legislature will target issues such as Medicaid expansion.
NM lawmakers propose bill that would ban contracts detaining immigrants in civil cases
New Mexico legislators have introduced a bill aimed at ending detention in civil immigration cases. It is unclear whether Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will approve the bill.
CA residents to vote on whether the state should overturn its fast food law on 2024 ballot
A California voter initiative that would overturn a state law aimed at increasing wages and improving working conditions for fast food workers has been qualified for the 2024 ballot.
WI Gov. Tony Evers proposes tax cuts for middle class, 20% of sales tax revenue to help fund local communities
Gov. Tony Evers proposed that Michigan should allocate 20% of the state’s sales tax revenue to help fund local communities. He also proposed tax cuts for the middle class.
Ohio House passes internal rules, can now proceed with its work despite power struggle in GOP supermajority
Internal rules were passed within the Ohio House, allowing it to proceed with its work. There has been controversy within the state’s GOP supermajority recently regarding the leader.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer expected to announce plan to provide Pre-K for all 4-year-olds in the state
The governor of Michigan is expected to announce a plan to provide pre-K for all 4-year-olds in the state. The plan is expected to be announced in Michigan’s State of the State address
Minnesota Gov. Walz proposes tax credit for 2.5 million families
Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday proposed tax credit checks of up to $2,600 for 2.5 million families in his latest announcement regarding his budget plan.