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Proposal: eliminate income tax, add 5% tax on gas, allow cities, counties to levy local sales tax
House leaders on Friday unveiled a sweeping tax cut proposal that would eventually abolish the state income tax, slash taxes on groceries, increase local sales taxes and shore up funds for state and local road work. The plan would over time take more than $1 billion from current...
Florida agency sues company linked to congressional Democrat, alleging company won't give back $5.8M
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state agency is suing a company owned by the family of U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, saying the company overcharged the state by nearly $5.8 million for work done during the pandemic and won't give the money back. The lawsuit comes at the...
Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short-term rentals
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Lawmakers in Greece began debating proposed legislation on Friday to toughen rules for short-term rentals amid a surge in tourism, including a ban on using converted storage spaces and windowless basements. Renovated warehouses, underground spaces and former...
Senate Democrats join Republicans in voting to advance bill to detain migrants accused of crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly in the minority, Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance legislation that would require federal authorities to detain unauthorized immigrants who have been accused of certain crimes — signaling that they will try and find spots to work with...
That officer pulling you over may soon be a Hawaii deputy sheriff
The state of Hawaiʻi is looking to get into the traffic patrol business. Unlike other states, Hawaiʻi generally leaves it to the counties to almost exclusively enforce traffic laws. But now lawmakers are being asked to authorize a new traffic enforcement unit staffed with two dozen...
Ohio gov signs bill requiring schools to tell parents about health care changes, 'sexuality content'
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday that boosts the rights of parents to know when schools are changing their child’s health care or preparing to present lessons involving “sexuality content,” as conservatives nationally increasingly criticize public...
Poland to hold presidential election on May 18, says parliament speaker who will run in it
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The head of Poland's parliament said Wednesday that the country's presidential election will be held on May 18, with a runoff on June 1 if needed. The election will decide whether the pro-European Union Cabinet of Prime Minister Donald Tusk will gain an ally...
'Obamacare' hits record enrollment but an uncertain future awaits under Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama's landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress. Never...
Wisconsin Republicans pushing to make voter ID a constitutional requirement
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature are moving quickly to place a measure on the April ballot that would enshrine the state's already strict voter ID requirement into the state constitution. The move would make it more difficult for Democrats to...
Man charged with helping British ex-soldier in London prison getaway
LONDON (AP) — A man has been charged with assisting a former British soldier later convicted of spying for Iran in his escape from a London prison, police said Monday. Imran Chowdhury, 25, was charged with one count of assisting an escaped prisoner for helping Daniel Khalife after...
