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State Sen. Ben Chipman went before the Committee on State and Local Government to discuss a bill he is sponsoring, aimed at combating carbon emissions.
(The Center Square) – Maine’s ongoing child care crisis was back under the microscope Friday as a legislative panel began its review of a bill that could give employers incentives for on-site accommodations.
Supporters of ranked choice voting say the system could improve Washington state's presidential primary elections. A bill in Olympia would create a ranked system in which candidates are ranked by a voter's preference. Stephanie Houghton, managing director of FairVote Washington, said the measure, which her group supports, would alleviate a problem caused when voters are asked to vote early, including in primaries. ...
An increasing number of North Carolina businesses are shifting toward social impact and sustainable business practices. James Montague, president and CEO of F7 International Development, is a Raleigh-based Black real estate developer, recently honored for his commitment to improving the community and carving out a space for local mom-and-pop shops to thrive. Montague said F7 stands for "Faith in Action," because faith drives him to work with local suppliers and maintain a business in the area's historically marginalized neighborhoods. ...
The Nevada Conservation League will be busy during this legislative session. The group said it plans to advance renewable energy and oppose ideas that would prolong the state's fossil-fuel dependency. The League noted the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Nevada. ...