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HARTFORD, CT – The House of Representatives spent most of Thursday afternoon debating two bills – one that would prohibit the sale of energy drinks to children age 16 or younger and another that would require the licensure of lactation consultants.
Hartford — A new proposal would encourage small businesses to help pay their employees' student loans by offering a tax credit. It's gained support among students, as well as officials. "As a first ge...
The President of the Republic of Cyprus is not the one getting the highest salary, according to the figures of the Mediterranean island’s General Accounting Office.In fact, the highest salary goes to the Republic’s Attorney General followed by that of his Deputy and then of the Supreme Court’s head,
Ohio's affordable housing shortage has worsened over the past year, according to new data from the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and the National Low Income Housing Coalition. The report found economic disruptions driven by the pandemic and a shrinking housing supply nationwide have left only 40 units available for every 100 Ohioans seeking affordable housing. Amy Riegel, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, said more than 400,000 low-income residents are currently burdened by steep rents. ...
Affordable housing is a major concern in Washington state and lawmakers in Olympia are considering a slate of measures to address it. One option is around funding for the Housing and Essential Needs program, which provides rental assistance for low-income Washingtonians with temporary or permanent disabilities which keep them from working. Michele Thomas, director of policy and advocacy for the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, said Gov. ...