Photo credit: iStock.com/ChrisBoswell As we have noted previously, governors maintain the power to veto legislation in a state’s system of checks and balances. Each state has laws and rules outlining the veto process, which varies from state to state. There are also numerous types of vetoes, including line-item vetoes, amendatory vetoes, reduction vetoes, pocket vetoes, [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/BrianAJackson Over the last few years, there has been much discussion around student loans and the possibility of broad student loan forgiveness, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As noted in our previous student loan forgiveness update, one of former President Donald Trump’s last acts before leaving office was to extend the pause on [...]
This week was a busy one in state capitals around the United States. Of note, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his backing to lawmakers hoping to review the 1967 Reedy Creek Improvement District Act that provides Disney with the authority to govern their own land. In other news, Michigan Gov Whitmer vetoed a suspension of [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/JillianCain Did you know flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States? Since the start of the 21st century, flood-related disasters have caused more than $850 billion in damage and losses. There have been various policy initiatives – at both the federal and state levels – to help [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Sean Pavone State capitals around the country were abuzz this week with plenty of action taking place. Some states, like Idaho, wrapped up their legislative sessions, while others tackled hot-button issues. Such issues include a Pennsylvania House Committee passing legislation prohibiting transgender girls from participating in women's sports and Florida lawmakers taking aim [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/Torsten Asmus Texas voters have already submitted their ballots for the 2022 primary election. More states have their primary elections on the horizon. With the 2022 primary election season nearly upon us, many voters have questions to ask, including whether their state is an open or closed primary, when the election is, and [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/BigNazik Not long after Russia invaded Ukraine, the U.S. federal government and various state governments began taking myriad action against Russia and in support of Ukraine. Since our last update, states started taking more pointed actions, particularly with legislation prohibiting government dealings with Russia and Belarus. Missouri The Missouri state House recently held [...]
Photo Credit: iStock.com/Scharfsinn86 This week, state lawmakers continued to discuss ways to address the rising costs of goods and gasoline, but were also busy with a myriad of other issues. Such issues include gambling, infrastructure, fentanyl strips, deer hunting, and more. Notably, a push to end New Jersey's ban on letting people pump their own gas [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/DarthArt Catalytic converters are a major component of a vehicle’s emissions system and reduce the amount of pollution emitted by the vehicle. Catalytic converters essentially can transform hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides into water vapor and carbon dioxide. Over the past few years, you may have seen in the news that there [...]
Photo credit: iStock.com/urfinguss Just last month, DMGS covered various cryptocurrency and blockchain legislation pending in state legislatures around the country. As another refresher, cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography and based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a decentralized technology spread across a myriad of computers that manage and record transactions and is known for its [...]
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