Legislator warns of subject to appropriation ‘blank checks,’ audit findings
Some are warning their fellow Illinois state legislators that passing bills that are “subject to appropriation” could lead to ...
Legislative briefs: Panel OKs raising Arkansas Game and Fish Commission director’s maximum salary by $37,000
Commission Director Austin Booth is paid a salary of $152,637, according to the Arkansas Transparency website. Afterward, ...
Arkansas House rejects bill amid controversy over Governor Sanders lectern controversy
On Wednesday, lawmakers in the Arkansas legislature declined to vote on an appropriation bill that would have categorized ...
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Joint Budget Committee rejects proposal to reduce Arkansas PBS’ spending authority
In order to spend more money than their appropriation allows, PBS officials would have to seek approval from the Arkansas ...
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General Assembly will reconvene in May to vote on Governor’s budget overhaul
Despite the General Assembly closing more than a month prior, state lawmakers reconvened in Richmond on April 17 after ...
Monroe restaurant countersues LGBTQ protesting group
A Monroe restaurant has issued a counterclaim to a lawsuit against them, saying protesters for the business's all-ages drag ...
North Texas sheriff's departments get $10M in grant money
A dozen North Texas sheriff's departments have been awarded $10 million in grant money to hire more law enforcement officers.
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Valley of Fire State Park to replace visitor center with new facility
Valley of Fire State Park will replace its small, outmoded visitor center with a 17,000 square-foot facility — a $33 million ...
State Senate expenses appropriation zips through Senate
SB1 authorizes up to 15 Senate regular employees, two temporary or part-time employees and an appropriation of $2.8 millon ...