5 Latest Stories:
Legislature Passes Slimmed-Down Bonding Bill In Last Hours of Session
(Published May 23, 2013)
The last-minute compromise bill authorizes $176 million in general obligation bonds Read more.
What’s Left in the 2013 Legislative Session
(Published May 20, 2013)
The 2013 Legislature will adjourn at midnight tonight, Monday, May 20. Read more.
Omnibus Tax Bill: Completed
(Published May 20, 2013)
Bill includes sales tax exemption for cities, LGA reform and appropriation increase and levy limits. Read more.
Sick Leave Expansion Bill on Way to Governor
(Published May 19, 2013)
Beginning Aug. 1, 2013, the current law will be expanded to allow an employee to use sick leave to care for an adult child, spouse, sibling, parent, grandparent, or stepparent. Read more.
House and Senate Pass Pension Bill Containing Police and Fire Fix
(Published May 19, 2013)
The bill contains measures that would place the Public Employees Retirement Plan Police and Fire Fund (PERA P&F) on firmer financial footing. Read more.
Previous headlines
Elections Conference Committee Passes Report
Housing Funding in Challenge Program Awaits Governor’s Signature
Office of Broadband Development Language Passes Out of Conference Committee
Street Improvement District Legislation Hits Late Session Snag
Senate Passes Transportation Package Containing Gas and Sales Tax Increases
Workers Compensation Changes on Way to Governor
Tax Conference Committee Extends Housing Improvement Area/Special Service District Authority
Conference Committee Approves Data Practices Bill With Citizen Contact Information Provision
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