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Weekly State of the States: January 19th, 2024 Edition

2024-01-18T22:39:29-05:00

Halfway through January, legislative sessions in numerous states across the country are officially underway. Governors were busy this week delivering their state of the state addresses and budget addresses, while lawmakers have started debating important issues like education funding, energy policies, election reforms, and more.  Alabama State Representative Jim Hill (R) has proposed to split [...]

Weekly State of the States: January 19th, 2024 Edition2024-01-18T22:39:29-05:00

Idaho Governor Brad Little’s 2024 State of the State Address

2024-01-18T17:53:58-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/devdogg On January 8, 2024, Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) delivered his State of the State Address. During the address, Little emphasized a commitment to IDAHO WORKS, a plan to sustain and enhance Idaho. Balanced Budgetary Focus & Fiscal Conservatism The address emphasized the administration’s 2024 plan under the IDAHO WORKS initiative. Emphasizing [...]

Idaho Governor Brad Little’s 2024 State of the State Address2024-01-18T17:53:58-05:00

Several States Address Catalytic Converter Theft Through Legislation

2023-11-16T18:41:42-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/NongAsimo Catalytic converters are a very valuable car part located beneath most motor vehicles. The devices convert harmful pollutants in internal combustion engine (ICE) exhaust gases into less toxic ones. According to David Glawe, the president and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau, “Catalytic converters contain numerous rare earth metals, such as [...]

Several States Address Catalytic Converter Theft Through Legislation2023-11-16T18:41:42-05:00

Virginia 2023 General Election Results

2023-11-08T20:37:54-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Zloyel In the 2023 Virginia state legislative general elections, voters filled all 40 State Senate and 100 State House seats. Democratic candidates emerged victorious, achieving majorities in both the House and Senate, and denying Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) a trifecta. Last term, the Republicans maintained a narrow 52–48 majority in the State House, [...]

Virginia 2023 General Election Results2023-11-08T20:37:54-05:00

New Jersey 2023 Election Results

2023-11-08T20:34:09-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/Vepar5 New Jersey completed its 2023 general election on Tuesday, November 7, electing all 40 seats in the Senate, the complete ensemble of 80 seats in the General Assembly, and numerous local and school board positions. Before the election, Democrats held a majority in the Senate (25–15) and the Assembly (46–34). Republicans had [...]

New Jersey 2023 Election Results2023-11-08T20:34:09-05:00

2023 Kentucky Election Results

2023-11-08T20:21:10-05:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/rarrarorro The 2023 Kentucky general election concluded on November 7. Governor Andy Beshear (D) was reelected governor, while Russell Coleman (R) will take over for Daniel Cameron (R) as Attorney General, and Michael Adams (R) was reelected Secretary of State. Of the 3,484,827 voters registered in Kentucky, 1,325,108 ballots were cast – resulting [...]

2023 Kentucky Election Results2023-11-08T20:21:10-05:00

State Lawmakers Propose E-Bike Incentives

2023-10-17T21:09:38-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/oxinoxi As we've noted in the past, electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular, a billion-dollar industry in the United States. Advancements in electric vehicle technology continuously optimize electric bicycles as efficient, eco-friendly modes of transportation. Taking notice, policymakers across the country have recognized these trends and proposed various e-bike incentives to make electric [...]

State Lawmakers Propose E-Bike Incentives2023-10-17T21:09:38-04:00

Implementing Security Measure to Protect User Data Within Artificial Intelligence (AI)

2023-10-16T16:19:19-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/sasha85ru From personal digital assistants to self-driving cars, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology has transformed various aspects of our lives in recent years. However, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into the daily lives of Americans, many critics have raised concerns about the potential risks it poses to user data and security. [...]

Implementing Security Measure to Protect User Data Within Artificial Intelligence (AI)2023-10-16T16:19:19-04:00

With Growing EV Market, States Look at How to Recycle Electric Vehicle Batteries

2023-10-09T17:43:14-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/PhonlamaiPhoto With electric vehicles (EVs) growing in use and popularity in the U.S., a new challenge has emerged: what to do with the growing number of electric vehicle batteries approaching the end of their life cycle? Understanding the environmental impact of recycling EV batteries, coupled with the potential to recover the valuable minerals [...]

With Growing EV Market, States Look at How to Recycle Electric Vehicle Batteries2023-10-09T17:43:14-04:00

States Address Mental Health Initiatives for Children

2023-09-26T11:00:12-04:00

Photo credit: iStock.com/BeritK Across the country, state legislatures are working to enhance children’s mental health by revising and implementing new policies to identify and manage children’s mental health issues. These efforts include setting behavioral health standards, improving screening services, offering counseling and crisis management resources, and reinforcing mental health staff training requirements. Enhancing Mental Health [...]

States Address Mental Health Initiatives for Children2023-09-26T11:00:12-04:00

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