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Budget Update Budget Conference began last weekend with subcommittees meeting to negotiate differences in remaining issue areas. The subcommittees had until Monday night to resolve discrepancies before the remaining issues were "bumped up" to the full budget appropriations committee. The committee continues to meet and is expected to work through next week. Some remaining unsolved issues include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, and federal COVID related infrastructure funding. A la...

DeSantis signs gambling agreement with Seminole Tribe, but lawmakers must approve The agreement introduces sports betting to Florida, while giving the Seminole Tribe the exclusive right to operate craps and roulette at all of its casinos and to build three more casinos on existing tribal property, including the Hard Rock in Tampa.   Updated Just now TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a $500 million gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would bring mobile s...

Sales Tax – Paid in April Unemployment numbers Project Updates and Activity Item  7.  The BMDD Board may convene into a closed executive session in the        Haynes Conference Room, pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Government Code Vernon’s Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in the following section: Section 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney Section 551.087 – Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations Discus...

DADS is also a member of the State Employment Leadership Network (SELN), a cross-state cooperative venture of state agencies committed to improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The Employment First Task Force, authorized by Senate Bill 1226 (83rd Legislature, Regular Session, 2013), was established by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner to: promote competitive employment of people with disabilities and the expectation that individuals with ...

DAVAO, Apr. 18 -- The Department of Science and Technology Region XI, together with the Davao City community of innovators, inventors, startups and technopreneurs, welcomes the approval of the landmark ordinance establishing the Davao City Inventions and Innovations Center (DCIIC) during the 14th Regular Session of the 19th City Council of Davao on April 13, 2021. Authored by Councilor Pilar Braga, chairperson of the Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Art and Culture, the said or...

Jamaica pledges leadership, commitment and strategic focus as it seeks re-election to the IMO council Jamaica has pledged to “offer leadership, commitment and strategic focus” by continuing its role as a Council member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) – the United Nations specialised agency responsible for the safety, security and pollution control of the global shipping industry. Announcing Jamaica’s candidature for re-election to Category C of the IMO Council for 2022-...

House deal on police reforms clears first panel Cord Byrd. Image via Colin Hackley. Lawmakers have been preparing a law enforcement reform package for months. Legislation to prevent excessive use of force by police officers and rebuild trust in the police is now moving through the committee process. By a unanimous vote, the House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to approve ( months of negotiations between House leadership, the Florida Legislative Black Caucus and law enforcement groups. “Tr...

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will hold his State of the State address at 6 p.m. Monday, April 12.

The New Leave Laws You Need to Know About Right Now Absence management has become increasingly complex throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog, youll learn how changes in legislation are impacting absence management in your state and what you need to know now to remain in compliance. State legislatures have maintained a steady pace this winter into spring, proposing a substantial number of new leave laws across the country. Since the start of 2021, we have seen a wide array of bills p...

Nominees announced for 2020 Yuma County Employee of the Year Published MGN Awards include cash prizes and appreciation all month long YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Government announced its list of nominees for both the 2020 Yuma County Employee of the Year and 2020 Superior Court Employee of the Year Awards. Nominees will be featured during the Regular Session of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors (YCBS), 9:00 a.m., Monday,...