Missouri House Democratic leader chides Senate colleagues for not fighting tax plan • Missouri Independent

The Missouri House Democratic leader blasted Senate Democrats for silence during debate on a plan to replace the income tax with sales taxes.

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Missouri lawmakers debate bill barring foreign and religious laws • Missouri Independent

A bill aimed at preventing foreign and religious laws from being enforced in Missouri was debated Thursday by the state House Government Efficiency Committee. The “No Foreign Laws Act” was voted through the Senate unanimously earlier this month. The legislation prevents state courts and administrative agencies from applying foreign and religious laws that contradict federal […]

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Our political panel breaks down the P.E.I. budget and a conflict of interest controversy
It was a busy week in the P.E.I. Legislature, including the tabling of the government’s operational budget and questions about cabinet minister Sidney MacEwen’s fishing licence. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill to get their takes.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7168606?cmp=rss
Alberta wants to set aside commission report, strike MLA committee to look at 91-seat legislature
Alberta's UCP government wants to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries, proposing to strike a new committee of MLAs to consider increase the number of seats in the house by four.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-committee-electoral-boundaries-9.7167110?cmp=rss
Alberta wants to set aside commission report, strike MLA committee to look at 91-seat legislature
Alberta's UCP government wants to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries, proposing to strike a new committee of MLAs to consider increase the number of seats in the house by four.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-committee-electoral-boundaries-9.7167110?cmp=rss
Massachusetts House Energy Bill Passed with Massive Improvements Except One Terrible Section

Massachusetts House passes improved energy bill, but proposed Mass Save budget cuts still raise concerns. Senate bill expected soon.

Republicans squeeze tax overhaul through Missouri Senate in late-night vote • Missouri Independent

Missouri Senate Republicans passed a late-night plan to phase out the state income tax and replace it with a broader sales tax.

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Hallway health care persists at Kelowna General Hospital as hospital floors sit empty
Concerns about so-called 'hallway health care' have been expressed for years, but the issue was reignited Tuesday during question period in the legislature.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11803191/hallway-health-care-persists-kelowna-general-hospital/
Capital gains tax refunds hit Missouri revenue as Senate tries to plug budget holes • Missouri Independent

A surge of tax refunds tied to Missouri’s capital gains tax cut pushed general revenue collections below last year’s pace.

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Hemp industry fights for survival as Missouri ban awaits governor's signature • Missouri Independent

Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office received 10,000 handwritten letters Tuesday, asking him to veto a Missouri bill banning intoxicating hemp products.

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