Tag: Federal
The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas
The damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help have opened a rift between the White House and the state’s GOP leaders following the storm July 10, 2024, 11:25 PM ET • 3 min read HOUSTON — The damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help have …
The request for federal aid after Beryl opens rift between White House and Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — The damage left by Hurricane Beryl in Texas and requests for federal help has opened a rift between the White House and the state’s GOP leaders following the storm that pummeled the coast and knocked out power to millions of residents this week around Houston. President Joe Biden said he tried tracking …
House passes bill requiring voters prove citizenship in federal elections
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}} The House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday, aimed at ensuring only American citizens vote in federal elections. After debating the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on the House floor, which was pushed by House speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, was passed by a final vote of …
Federal Court Upholds Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax – Conduit Street
A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Maryland in the ongoing dispute over the state’s digital advertising tax. The tax, which targets large online platforms generating significant State revenue from digital advertisements, faced strong opposition from industry groups, including the US Chamber of Commerce and several trade associations. As previously reported on Conduit Street, …