Rep. Barbara Rachelson, D/P-Burlington, seen here in 2020, teamed up with Rep. Felisha Leffler, R-Enosburg, to collaborate on a bill to change Vermont’s civil forfeiture process. File photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger Earlier in the legislative session, Rep. Felisha Leffler, R-Enosburgh, and Rep. Barbara Rachelson, D/P-Burlington, formed an unlikely team, collaborating […]
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Florida Senate Signs Off on 2 Bills Targeting Disney
Bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ grudge match against one of the state’s largest employers, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed two bills targeting Walt Disney Co. after the theme-park giant condemned a controversial new law that restricts discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools. The Senate quickly passed the […]
Senate Republicans push for laws to aid small business, retail investors
Pat Toomey (R-PA) speaks during a news conference to introduce the Republican infrastructure plan, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, April 22, 2021. Erin Scott | Reuters Senate Republicans on Monday unveiled a plan to accelerate new business enterprises by encouraging young firms to trade on public markets, protecting retail […]