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Ahead of a windfall made possible by the federal government’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bailout, the Texas state budget appears to be in good shape this year. Despite expected shortfalls due to the pandemic, lawmakers in Texas should be able to breathe easy and not have to make any major decisions for the moment.
The state of the budget, however, does not appear to be stopping some Texas lawmakers from seeking to increase taxes. Not Democrats.
Republicans.
HB 2889, which addresses state occupancy tax for hotels, appears to be a tax hike. A result of this bill, according to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), would be that “tax liabilities would be calculated to include services unrelated to the furnishing of hotel rooms, like online travel agent service fees, and increase taxes on Texas’ travel and tourism industry.”
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West Virginia Legislature Passes 2021 Broadband Bill
The Legislature has completed the bill, but not without strong words from some members who say broadband lobbyists tried to take control of the bill when they decided they didn t like some of the Legislature s proposals. by Phil Kabler, Lacie Pierson, and Mike Tony, The Charleston Gazette-Mail / April 12, 2021 Shutterstock/Sean Pavone
(TNS) The enthusiasm
West Virginia lawmakers had for this year s broadband bill on Day 1 of the legislative session turned into strife with industry lobbyists by Saturday, the last day of the session.
The Legislature completed its work on House Bill 2002 Saturday, but not without strong words from House of Delegates Technology and Infrastructure Chairman
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Climate destruction is only possible because our government tolerates racism. By phasing out fossil fuel production and holding polluting corporations accountable, we can fight the climate crisis and improve health for millions of people at the same time.
Clara Smith, 96, stands at the window of her home looking out at Shell refinery just a couple of yards (meters) away.
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The next few months are crucial to confronting our present crises of climate change, COVID-19, mass unemployment, and the deadly toll of white supremacy.
President Biden and Congress are debating historic legislation to “Build Back Better” by creating millions of good jobs, investing in a clean energy economy, and tackling this nation’s legacy of racial injustice.