Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Amid Democratic wins, virus, Georgia GOP gov to talk economy

ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp is expected in his annual State of the State address Thursday to begin sketching out reelection hopes on a strong economy, shadowed by Georgia's soaring COVID-19 death toll and historic Democratic wins in the state for president and two Senate seats that shifted the balance of power in Washington.

Amid Democratic wins, virus, Georgia GOP gov to talk economy

ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp is expected in his annual State of the State address Thursday to begin sketching out reelection hopes on a strong economy, shadowed by Georgia's soaring COVID-19 death toll and historic Democratic wins in the state for president and two Senate seats that shifted the balance of power in Washington.

MLIRD passes $1.6 million 2021 budget, seeks home for giant dirt pile

Do you need some dirt? The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District — still — has about 50,000 cubic yards of dirt, it dredged from the bottom of Moses Lake in 2019, sitting on land between the lakeshore and East Broadway, near state Route 17.

Summer 'staycations' remain popular as recovery approaches

Have you heard about the new trend in family vacations? With the economy in rough shape, more and more families are opting to "vacation at home" to make the most of their budget. The savings really add up, since the cost of family vacations can be quite high.

Jay Scott sees school board as extension of his impact

MATTAWA - Jay Scott is running for a position on the Wahluke School District board of directors in the Nov. 8 election, and he has no particular axe to grind.

Who says Congress and the President can't move quickly?

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Air travelers received a bit of good news recently: A bill to put air traffic controllers back to work whisked through the House and Senate and flew into the White House for President Obama's signature.

Louisiana lawmakers plan their own special session for June

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Republican legislative leaders Friday called a June special session, setting a lengthy agenda that will allow debate on the budget, taxes, fantasy sports betting and the

Louisiana lawmakers plan their own special session for June

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's Republican legislative leaders Friday called a June special session, setting a lengthy agenda that will allow debate on the budget, taxes, fantasy sports betting and the

Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase

(The Center Square) – As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, some lawmakers are pitching tax-saving proposals to help struggling Washingtonians. Rep. Mike Volz, R-Spokane, has prefiled legislation to protect the most vulnerable from being taxed out of their homes. The bill he is offering would provide a property tax evaluation freeze for seniors and disabled veterans.

Washington lawmakers convene 60-day legislative session

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state's first female speaker of the House was sworn in Monday as lawmakers returned to the Capitol to convene their 60-day legislative session.

Top lawmakers: Kentucky session will continue as scheduled

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's legislative session will continue as scheduled but with new safeguards in place to try to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, top Republican lawmakers said Monday.

Governor says Arkansas faces $353M shortfall due to virus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas faces a $353 million budget shortfall because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday.

Governor says Arkansas faces $353M shortfall due to virus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas faces a $353 million budget shortfall because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday.

Brewers owner claims team "had an operating loss" in 2019

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio claims his team “had an operating loss” in 2019 but that isn't why the club's projected payroll has dropped nearly $30 million.

Brewers owner claims team "had an operating loss" in 2019

PHOENIX (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio claims his team “had an operating loss” in 2019 but that isn't why the club's projected payroll has dropped nearly $30 million.

Evers calls for $250 million spending on K-12 schools

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday called for the Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature to spend $250 million of a state budget surplus on public schools, including $130 million that would go toward lowering property taxes.

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NYC's first African American mayor, David Dinkins, has died

NEW YORK (AP) — David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City’s first African American mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn, has died. He was 93.

Samaritan's Patton clinic to be expanded

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials are looking to expand the clinic on Patton Boulevard in 2021.