(The Center Square) – Washington state government spending increased 169% from 1991 to 2023. The state’s total spending was $12.21 billion in 1991 and increased to $73.59 billion in 2023. When adjusted for inflation, that accounts for the 169% increase. That's according to budget documents provided online by the state. The migration of people to Washington over the past 32 years has triggered a dramatic increase in the number of state workers. ...
State lawmakers held a roundtable discussion with local businesses in Chicopee Friday about their post-pandemic recovery.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions released its seasonally adjusted employment rate for March, noting that the rate sits at 3.8%, down from 3.9% in February and up from 3.6% in 2023.
The joint statement was signed by governors in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
PITTSBURGH — UPMC confirms to Channel 11 that it will be laying off part of
(ONN) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine delivered his annual State of the State Address and it focused on helping Ohio's children thrive. Over the one hour and three minute speech he laid out some initiatives on child safety, health, and how to help them succeed. DeWine then announced a new childcare choice voucher program for
A year of Sarah Sanders, through the governor's rose-colored glasses.
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York legislative leaders have come to a preliminary agreement on the state budget. Hochul’s original proposed spending plan $233 billion would increase to $237 billion. However, voting on the plan is not expected until later this week. Hochul said the budget will include “the most comprehensive housing policy seen in […]
On behalf of the United States of America, I wish everyone in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lao New Year. As you celebrate this special holiday, the United States looks forward to advancing our comprehensive partnership and working closely with Laos in support of its ASEAN chair year. There is
Bobby Marsh drove in five RBIs in the series finale.
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has requested the legislature to double the amount of State Capitol Police officers providing security near the Capitol.
More than a week after activists chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" at a high-profile rally in Michigan, Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer condemned the rhetoric. "This hateful rhetoric is unacceptable, and does not represent Michigan or Dearborn," Whitmer’s office told Fox News Digital on Sunday. "The Dearborn community is full of hardworking, proud Americans. Our state is diverse and we are proud of it." A Whitmer spokesperson said the statement had previously been "prepared and...