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1 Mar 2021, 2:55 am by Kevin Kaufman
Table of Contents Key Findings Introduction Proposed Individual Income Tax Phaseout Proposed Sales Tax Changes Proposed Excise Tax Changes Conclusion Key Findings Mississippi House Bill 1439 would phase out the state’s individual income tax by making the personal exemption more generous over time, funded by increases to sales and excise tax rates and the dedication of future revenue growth to the tax’s elimination. [read post]
22 Mar 2018, 8:04 pm by David B. Kopel
On Mother's Day 2000, record-setting demonstrations for gun control were held in Washington, D.C., and in 73 other cities. [read post]
16 Apr 2015, 5:27 am by Jon Gelman
Led by Representatives Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY) and Lee Zeldin (R-NY), the companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives 39 total original co-sponsors, including: Israel (D-NY), Meeks (D-NY), Meng (D-NY), Rangel (D-NY), Crowley (D-NY), Serrano (D-NY), Engel (D-NY), Lowey (D-NY), Higgins (D-NY), SP Maloney (D-NY), Tonko (D-NY), Jeffries (D-NY), Rice (D-NY), Katko (R-NY), Gibson (R-NY), Clarke (D-NY), Hanna (R-NY), Slaughter (D-NY),… [read post]
30 Aug 2024, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Feds Charge Crypto Lobbyist Linked to Former FTX Executive with Campaign Finance Crimes Courthouse News Service – John Russell | Published: 8/22/2024 Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing convicted former FTX executive Ryan Salame’s girlfriend of receiving illegal campaign contributions during her unsuccessful bid for a New York congressional seat in 2022. [read post]
17 Jan 2012, 5:50 pm by Robert Milligan
By Robert Milligan and Joshua Salinas We have compiled a list of the top 2011 developments/headlines in trade secret, computer fraud, and non-compete law. [read post]
25 Aug 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Democratic Group Plans $10 Million Push to Protect Election Officials DNyuz – Nick Corasaniti (New York Times) | Published: 8/17/2023 A group that works to elect Democrats as the top election officials in states around the country is planning a $10 million venture to pay for private security for election officials of both parties, register new voters, and try to combat disinformation. [read post]
30 Jul 2021, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal As Coronavirus Surges, GOP Lawmakers Are Moving to Limit Public Health Powers MSN – Frances Stead Sellers and Isaac Stanley-Becker (Washington Post) | Published: 7/25/2021 Republican lawmakers are rallying around the cause of individual freedom to counter community-based disease mitigation methods, moves experts say leave the country ill-equipped to counter the resurgent coronavirus and a future outbreak. [read post]
22 Sep 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
MSN – Jonathan Dienst and Courtney Copenhagen (WNBC) | Published: 9/20/2023 Federal prosecutors are looking into whether an admitted felon helped arrange to give gold bars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to U.S. [read post]
9 Jul 2021, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal 6 Months After Capitol Assault, Corporate Pledges Fall Flat ABC News – David Klepper (Associated Press) | Published: 7/4/2021 After the insurrection at the U.S. [read post]
2 Apr 2021, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Business Groups Rethinking Value of In-Person Lobbying The Hill – Alex Gangitano | Published: 3/31/2021 Before the pandemic, business groups held fly-ins that allowed for in-person meetings with members of Congress and agency officials. [read post]
26 May 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Chief Justice John Roberts Defends Supreme Court’s ‘Highest Standards of Conduct,’ Offers No New Rules ABC News – Devin Dwyer | Published: 5/24/2023 Chief Justice John Roberts defended the integrity of the Supreme Court in the face of slumping public approval and growing political pressure after a recent barrage of misconduct allegations. [read post]
21 Jan 2021, 8:30 pm by Jim Sedor
National/Federal As Trump’s Presidency Recedes into History, Scholars Seek to Understand His Reign – and What It Says About American Democracy MSN – David Nakamura (Washington Post) | Published: 1/18/2021 President Trump’s four years in office ended after a reign defined by constant chaos, corruption, and scandal, a tenure that numerous scholars predict is destined to rank him among America’s worst presidents. [read post]
21 Oct 2022, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Activists Push for Disclosure of Clients and Income of Judges’ Spouses MSN – Hailey Fuchs (Politico) | Published: 10/20/2022 A coalition of judicial advocacy and watchdog groups are calling on Congress to establish greater disclosure requirements for the spouses of federal judges. [read post]
28 Apr 2023, 4:00 am by Jim Sedor
The Campaign Finance Agency’s Press Shop Can’t Confirm or Deny the Existence of Complaints Anymore Government Executive – Courtney Bublé | Published: 4/26/2023 The press office for the FEC can no longer confirm or deny the existence of complaints of alleged violations it has received, departing from years of practice and raising concerns about transparency. [read post]
9 Dec 2022, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal Democrats Ramp Up Investigation of Kushner Family Business Dealings MSN – Michael Kranish (Washington Post) | Published: 12/7/2022 Democrats on a pair of congressional committees launched a new effort to obtain information about whether Jared Kushner’s actions on U.S. policy in the Persian Gulf region as a senior White House adviser were influenced by the bailout of a property owned by his family business. [read post]
23 Oct 2020, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
On the Job and On the Stump, Cabinet Officials Flout Hatch Act Bloomberg Law – Stephen Lee, Megan Boyanton, Andrew Kreigbaum, Shaun Courtney, and Alex Ruoff | Published: 10/14/2020 Under President Trump, allegations of violations of the Hatch Act, which clamps down on political activities of government employees while they are on the job, have come at a rate not seen in previous administrations, but there have been few consequences. [read post]
12 Jul 2019, 3:00 am by Jim Sedor
National/Federal 2020 Democrats Vow to Get Tough on Lobbyists The Hill – Alex Gangitano | Published: 7/7/2019 Democratic presidential hopefuls are taking aim at the lobbying world, vowing to enact sweeping reform proposals if they win election. [read post]