Gov. Mike DeWine, an Ohio Republican beginning his second term, announced his state budget proposal. DeWine’s proposal includes child tax deductions and expanding school vouchers.
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North Carolina Senate leader backs literacy test repeal
One of North Carolina’s most important Senate leaders has supported the literacy test repeal. Senate leader Phil Berger said he believes such language should not be in the constitution.
Maine regulators greenlight new wind power project
Maine regulators have given final approval to a wind power project that would provide electricity to a minimum of 450,000 homes in New England.
Elected in upset, Pennsylvania House Speaker looks to retain position
Democratic Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi, elected earlier this month as a ‘compromise candidate,’ says he has no intentions of forfeiting the speakership in the future.
Wisconsin activists sue to keep bail crackdown, welfare work requirements off primary ballot
Activists in Wisconsin are suing to block two ballot measures that would allow voters to decide on welfare work requirements and stricter bail laws on the state’s April ballot.
Vermont weighing legal protections for providers of abortion, trans procedures
Vermont lawmakers are hearing testimony on two bills designed to establish legal protections for providers of abortions and sex change procedures.
Pennsylvania Democrats endorse Philly appellate judge for state Supreme Court seat
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party has endorsed Daniel McCafferey, a Philadelphia appellate court judge, to be their nominee for a seat on the state Supreme Court.
Indiana Supreme Court declines immediate consideration of challenge to abortion ban
The Indiana Supreme Court has announced that it will not immediately consider a religious freedom-based challenge to the state’s abortion ban.
Maine Gov. Mills to give budget address on Valentine’s Day
Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills plans to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Valentine’s Day to discuss budgetary proposals.
Wisconsin bill looks to bring red light cameras to Milwaukee streets
A bill introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature has revived a push for red light cameras being installed at Milwaukee intersections amid a surge in traffic deaths.