The Rhode Island General Assembly today voted in favor of legislation to legalize, regulate and tax adult recreational cannabis use in Rhode Island, sending the bill to Gov. Daniel McKee, who intends to sign it into law tomorrow. According to a media advisory received this evening from Governor McKee’s office, […]
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Governor Hochul Announces Complaint Filed Against Amazon
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Division of Human Rights has filed a complaint against Amazon, Inc. alleging the company engages in discrimination against pregnant workers and workers with disabilities by denying them reasonable accommodations. The Division also alleges that Amazon has policies that force pregnant workers and workers […]
Endorsements, polling and more Trump: Governor campaigns shift into overdrive | Politics
With just a few days left to instill their images in the minds of voters ahead of the primary election, the top three Republican contenders for Nebraska governor have kicked their campaigns into overdrive, announcing a stream of endorsements, releasing new poll results, and even promoting a second appearance (virtual, […]
GOP Indiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Girls Sports Ban | Political News
By TOM DAVIES, Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s governor on Monday vetoed a bill banning transgender females from participating in girls school sports. Opponents of the transgender sports bill argued it was a bigoted response to a problem that doesn’t exist, with the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana […]
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Maryland Launches First-in-the-Nation Initiative to Recruit Experienced, Non-Degree Candidates ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of a multi-pronged, first-in-the-nation workforce development initiative to formally eliminate the four-year college degree requirement from thousands of state jobs. Spearheaded by the Maryland Department of Labor and the Maryland Department […]
Governor Newsom Appoints Nancy Farias Director of the Employment Development Department
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Employment Development Department (EDD) Chief Deputy Director of External Affairs, Legislation and Policy Nancy Farias as Director of EDD, filling the role held by outgoing Director Rita Saenz since 2020. Director Saenz will continue to serve the Administration by resuming her role as […]
Missouri governor banks on pay increase to address hiring challenges | Politics
JEFFERSON CITY — When it comes to filling vacant jobs, state government in Missouri is facing the same tough slog as private business. According to a tally by the Missouri Department of Social Services, the number of applicants for positions in the state’s youth division dropped 80% between March 2020 […]
Governor Hochul Announces Major Action to Address Winter Surge and Prevent Business Disruption as COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Rise Statewide
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This a major action to address the winter surge comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide to be in alignment with the CDC’s recommendations for communities with substantial and high transmission. The […]