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National small business optimism rises, but California faces concerns over legislation

Wednesday, December 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – While the most recent report from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that the small business optimism index has risen nationally, NFIB California...

Bipartisan legislation introduced to provide employers with veteran tax credits

Tuesday, December 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - While veterans typically struggle less with unemployment than civilians, Washington lawmakers filed a bill Thursday that, if approved, would provide tax relief to employers...

Washington legislation would put security cameras near ballot drop boxes

Thursday, December 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – After an individual set fire to two Clark County ballot boxes in October, a Republican state lawmaker filed legislation Tuesday that would create a...

Legislation introduced to combat financial threats from Chinese Communist Party

Monday, November 25 by The Center Square

Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to support the nation’s response stemming from financial threats by the Chinese Communist Party. ...

Legislation to make it easier to change a person’s name moving through Springfield

Friday, November 22 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A bill moving through the Illinois General Assembly making it easier to change a person’s name is being criticized for including a loophole for...

Helene: Federal legislation seeks $15B in assistance

Friday, November 8 by The Center Square

Two bills have been filed in the U.S. House of Representatives directed at disaster relief following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and other states...

Proposed legislation would restore $1.6M in funding for the Seattle Channel

Friday, November 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council’s proposed 2025-2026 budget balancing package restores funding for Seattle Channel programming and halts proposed layoffs at the government-access television channel. ...

Witness: With legislation pending, Madigans interests became ComEds

Monday, October 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A former utility executive said Monday that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's interests became ComEd's when legislation affecting the state-regulated utility was on...

Legislation introduced to expand military leave for federal employees

Thursday, October 3 by The Center Square

Two Virginia congressmen are leading bipartisan legislation to increase military leave for federal employees serving in the reserves or National Guard. ...

A look at previous Georgia gun legislation

Thursday, September 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — In the wake of a shooting at Barrow County's Apalachee High School, Georgia's gun laws are again in focus, and lawmakers are likely to...