On Monday, June 28, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that officially bans Native American mascots in Colorado public schools. The law includes a provision that schools that have agreements with nearby tribes before June 30 are exempt from the ban, but no formal agreement exists for Montrose. […]
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WATCH LIVE: Texas Democrats, Nancy Pelosi hold press conference on voting rights following Senate Bill 7
HARLINGEN, Texas (KVEO)—Democratic members of the Texas Legislature join Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation Tuesday for a press conference on voting rights in Texas. RGV couple gains online following by highlighting ‘life in the 956’ According to a news release, Democratic members of the […]
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Easy summer energy-efficiency tips to keep your bill cool
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Summer means rising temperatures, and Duke Energy is helping customers save with easy, low- to no-cost do-it-yourself projects and tips to prepare for summer’s heat. “We typically see energy use spike in the summer since air conditioning is one of the biggest energy users […]
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California recall petition bill gets second committee hearing
A volunteer with the Recall Gavin Newsom campaign, who did not want to be identified, walks back to a signature-collection table set up in the parking lot of Rivergate Shopping Center after holding a sign at the intersection Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Rancho Cordova. Xavier Mascareñas [email protected] Good morning […]
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Newsom recall supporters oppose bill that would ID signers
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! NEWSOM RECALL OPPOSES NEWMAN BILL Via Lara Korte… About a dozen proponents of the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom gathered at the Capitol on Monday morning to oppose bill that would give incumbents fighting a recall more resources to hold on […]
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CA bill allows distillers, brewers to ship to consumers
Get the Capitol Alert newsletter Sign up now to get breaking news about California politics, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature. As the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the craft distiller industry, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order allowing California distillers to ship directly to consumers. Now, a proposed law […]
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Fact check: Does CA bill prevent Republicans from being cops?
Get the Capitol Alert newsletter Sign up now to get breaking news about California politics, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature. California lawmakers are considering a bill that would require law enforcement agencies to screen their officers for membership in hate groups, participation in hate group activities, or “public expressions […]
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BoE Governor Wants UK Bill to Make Google Tackle Online Scams: Sunday Times | Investing News
LONDON (Reuters) – Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has been lobbying the British government to introduce a legal requirement for internet giants such as Google to take down financial fraud websites, according to a report in the Sunday Times. The report said Bailey had been lobbying Home Secretary Priti […]
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This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win
Democrats are hunting for their next big legislative agenda item, after President BidenJoe BidenThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Biden to hit road, tout COVID-19 relief law Oregon senator takes center stage in Democratic filibuster debate This week: Democrats eye next step after coronavirus relief bill win […]
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How Joe Biden Got Such A Big COVID-19 Bill Through The Senate
Sometimes 50 senators can get more done than 60. That’s one of the big takeaways from the enactment of the American Rescue Plan, the COVID-19 relief bill that Congress passed and President Joe Biden signed this week. It calls for $1.9 trillion in new outlays, which, amazingly, is exactly how […]
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Cam Newton re-signing was really smart by Bill Belichick
The Patriots re-signed quarterback Cam Newton to a one year, $14 million contract on Friday, likely locking him in as the team’s starting quarterback for the 2020 season. Newton’s re-signing revved up the online take machine, but it’s largely an inconsequential move, and one that’s good for the Patriots. Look […]
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Maryland House approves sports betting implementation bill
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Sports betting would be allowed online, at Maryland’s six casinos and the stadiums where the state’s three major professional sports teams play, as well as horse racing tracks, under a measure approved Thursday by the House of Delegates. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, […]
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Bipartisan bill seeks to raise fees for public lands drilling
A new bipartisan bill is seeking to reform the royalties that oil and gas companies pay to the government to drill on public lands. Sens. Chuck GrassleyChuck GrassleyThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – CDC news on gatherings a step toward normality Blunt retirement […]
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California bill would ban boy and girl sections at retailers
California’s large retailers would have to do away with boy and girl signage for toys and child care aisles, under a bill being considered by state lawmakers. Assembly Bill 1084 would require retailers with 500 or more employees “to maintain undivided areas of its sales floor where the majority of […]
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Biden’s immigration bill could wreck his majority, but Democrats have opportunity to do the right thing
I don’t understand why President Joseph Biden sent his U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress. It has little, if any, chance of passing, and it may cause the Democrats to lose their majorities in the House and the Senate. Moreover, it will make many people very angry if it […]
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Rent The ‘Silence Of The Lambs’ House Where Buffalo Bill Lived, If You Dare
The Queen Anne Victorian house, which dates back to 1910, was a backdrop for some of cinema’s most iconic psychological horror scenes. Alexis Fatalsky Photography/Buffalo Bill’s House Thirty years after a serial killer wearing night-vision goggles stalked Clarice Starling in a dark root cellar, terrorized filmgoers can rent out the […]
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French National Assembly Passes Anti-Extremism Bill Proposing Stricter Rules for Religion| National Catholic Register
PARIS, France — The French National Assembly has passed a bill that backers say will counter extremism and separatism, especially among French Muslims. However, the bill includes stricter controls on religion, bars religious symbols in some circumstances, and places strict regulations on homeschooling. The bill, titled “Supporting respect for the […]
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Renters, Here’s How to Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners. Before buying a house, I rented several apartments in southwestern Ohio, which gets so cold in the winter (and fall […]
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CA bill lets restaurants offer cocktails to go after COVID
A Bear Dive signature cocktail, a Moscow mule, is photographed Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Mansion Flats near downtown Sacramento. Xavier Mascareñas [email protected] California restaurants would be allowed to continue serving cocktails to go after the pandemic ends under a proposed law introduced Thursday. Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, called the […]
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Save money on your energy bill with these tips
Yahoo Life is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Did you know that roughly 50 percent of devices in your home are continuously drawing […]