Lawmakers are back in Washington, D.C., this week for a four-week sprint to finish funding the government before the current spending law runs out on Jan. 30.
While the question revolves around only a few cents per transaction, it raises important consumer protection and legal questions for states to consider.
Irsay-Gordon, Foyt and Jackson moved into new roles with the Indianapolis Colts and became the franchise’s full owners following the death in May of their father, Jim Irsay.
Indianapolis Colts owner, philanthropist and music lover Jim Irsay died on May 21 at 65 years old, leaving full ownership of the NFL franchise to his daughters, who had all been active in the organization for years.
Lewis previously served as president from 2012 to 2017. The council—which Democrats control 19-6—will make the decision official at the Jan. 5 council meeting.
Lawmakers in both parties view simmering fury over the cost of living as the top issue in next year’s midterm elections and are pitching a growing profusion of proposals to tackle the notoriously difficult problem of affordability.
Solar and storage accounted for 85% of the new power added to the grid in the first nine months of the Trump administration. Experts say that’s because demand is high and the technologies can be deployed quickly.
The issue arose again Thursday when the Labor Department announced a surprisingly low inflation figure of 2.7% for November. Economists immediately noted quirks that could have artificially lowered the rate.
Patrick Cowherd has pushed for sweeping reform to the sport’s governance and safety protocols, particularly as the sport has become more widely embraced.
Lawmakers can meet until mid-March during a non-budget year, but plan to adjourn early to offset the two weeks they spent this month on a failed partisan redistricting proposal.
Despite Thursday’s positive forecasts, Republican state fiscal leaders showed no signs of any spending boosts for the tight budget that took effect July 1.
Reclassification by the Drug Enforcement Administration would not make it legal for recreational use by adults nationwide, but it could change how the drug is regulated and reduce a hefty tax burden on the cannabis industry.
