Photo credit: iStock.com/pcess609 Sales taxes are responsible for funding a sizeable portion of the majority of states' budgets. States implement sales taxes—both general and selective—on a wide variety of goods and services sold to consumers in the states. They remain a popular means to collect needed revenue for state governments, second only to transfers from [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/BrianAJackson The world of professional golf has seen a shake-up in recent months with the rise of LIV Golf as a rival to the PGA Tour. LIV Golf’s eight-event invitational series takes place from June through October 2022 across various continents, with upcoming events in Boston, Chicago, and Bangkok. LIV recently held a [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Worawee Meepian Whether you are focusing your government affairs strategy and efforts in one capitol or multiple capitols, you probably have heard of the different "groups." You have also likely wondered whether or not it would be worth it to attend their different meetings scheduled throughout the year and utilize them as [...]
It may still be summer, but it's almost time for fall legislative sessions across the country. Which means it may be time to start scheduling meetings with legislators. Are you struggling with how to schedule meetings with lawmakers? As we've noted before, the key to effective lobbying is being able to get in front of [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/luchschen The country has seen one of its hottest summers in recent years. The summer was marked by record hot temperatures and a lack of rainfall in many parts of the country. Many parts of the country are experiencing droughts or are under a drought advisory. In response, several states have already set [...]
This week saw headlines dominated by primary election results in various states, but governors and lawmakers were nonetheless busy this week with different legislation. Legislation signed into law this week ranged from expanding broadband access to legalizing sports betting. Alaska On Tuesday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy signed legislation to create a statewide broadband office to [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/flySnow Following the 2020 election, calls for voter identification laws and other election process legislation have spurred legislative debate around the country. Voter identification laws are measures in a variety of states requiring in-person voters to present a form of state-issued photo identification in order to cast their ballot. Proponents of enhanced voter [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Leonid Sorokin As the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, international commodity prices for fuel and food remain higher than ever, including in the United States. U.S. allies in western Europe are evaluating their domestic biofuel policies as the global crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine causes continued food shortages and [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/designer491 Fentanyl test strips are essentially a drug testing technology, initially developed for urinalysis, but can be effective at detecting fentanyl and fentanyl-analogs in samples of drugs. Lawmakers around the country are looking to decriminalize the use of fentanyl test strips to combat the rise in fentanyl-related deaths. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/relif Payday loans, also known as cash advance loans or check advance loans, are a form of short-term borrowing where high-interest credit is extended by a lender based on one’s income. Typically, the loan’s principal is a portion of one’s next paycheck. However, each state has regulations that limit the cost of small [...]
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