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Broad Street Brief: Tax Reform Commission Releases Interim Report

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Tax Reform Commission Recommends Eliminating BIRT, Reducing Wage Tax - The Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission released its interim report this week, proposing that the City eliminate the Business Income & Receipts Tax...more

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The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act Will Expand Access To Smaller Projects | Spilman Thomas & Battle

Last week, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, and Mark Warner, D-Virginia, introduced S. 631, which focuses on rural historic tax credit (HTC) use and also includes transferability for small projects (those...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

The Deadline is Approaching Fast on New Data Privacy Laws

The list of U.S. state-level data privacy laws will grow substantially this summer as three more comprehensive state laws become effective. Texas, Oregon and Florida each have a comprehensive data privacy law taking effect on...more

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Go Big Red! Nebraska Passes Consumer Data Privacy Law

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On April 12, 2024, the Nebraska Legislature passed the Data Privacy Act (NEDPA), sending the bill to Governor Jim Pillen’s desk for signature. NEDPA adds to the patchwork of state consumer privacy laws in that it does not...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 39 - March 2024

It was a hurry-up-and-wait on the penultimate day of the 2024 Georgia legislative session. Each chamber went through fits and starts throughout the day on Tuesday, with cycles of advancing a flurry of legislation and special...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 25

March came in like a lion with 40 mile per hour wind gusts this morning and weighty rules calendars and committee agendas acknowledging the nearness of Crossover Day. In the House, all eyes were on the omnibus election reform...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 10

Today, one needed to have his or her skates on (or the ability to click a mouse quickly) to catch all the action as House and Senate committees began hearing bills and resolutions. Gaming was in particular focus today, with...more

Holland & Knight LLP

President Biden Proposes Massive COVID-19 Rescue Plan: Summary and Outlook

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President Joe Biden has proposed an "American Rescue Plan," which was described as an "emergency legislative package to fund vaccinations, provide immediate, direct relief to families bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis,...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, December 2020 # 4

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In Washington: On Thursday, the U.S. experienced the deadliest 24 Hours since the Coronavirus pandemic began as a record 2,777 Americans died in just 24 hours. More than 14 million Americans have now tested positive,...more

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What's New in Washington - June 2020

The post-Memorial Day summer session has begun in Washington with the House and Senate facing a similar to-do list but with different approaches and philosophies. The main items on the summer agenda include the Phase 4...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

NYC Council Approves Legislation to Aid Small Retail Businesses Affected by COVID 19 Pandemic

Certain guarantors of restaurant, retail, and other commercial leases in New York City may soon be off the hook for tenant defaults occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a bill recently passed by the New York City...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

COVID-19 - NC Legislative Update May 2020

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The General Assembly met on Saturday, May 2, to vote on compromise legislation for the State’s initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The legislation passed in two bills, one that primarily included appropriations and one...more

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COVID-19 - NC Legislative Update April 2020

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Thursday, April 30, was the third day of the legislative short session.  The session has dealt almost exclusively with the State’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Wednesday, the Senate approved its response proposal by...more

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WPI Wage Watch: Minimum Wage, Tip, and Overtime Developments (January 2020 Edition)

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If January's minimum wage, tip, and overtime developments forecast what employers should expect throughout the remainder of the year, it could be a challenging 2020....more

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H.B. 166 FY20-21 Biennium Budget Overview

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On July 17, 2019, after a 17-day delay, Governor Mike DeWine and the 133rd General Assembly completed work on House Bill (H.B.) 166, the state’s general operating budget for the biennium. It concludes several months of...more

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State operating budget update: Temporary budget enacted

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For only the third time in the past 28 years, and for the first time since 2009, the Ohio General Assembly failed to pass a two-year state operating budget by the June 30 Constitutional deadline. The House and Senate passed...more

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NCGA Week in Review April 2019 #2

While North Carolina lawmakers are busy gearing up for a full week of floor votes and committee meetings before heading into recess at the end of next week, 8 schools districts have already cancelled classes for May 1st....more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NCGA Week in Review March 2019 #2

The North Carolina State Board of Education met this week, Governor Roy Cooper unveiled his billion dollar budget proposal, legislators discussed school safety and small business insurance, and House lawmakers enjoyed some of...more

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NCGA Week in Review March 2019 #1

Back to back committee meetings and busy agendas have been the trend for North Carolina legislators this session. This week was no exception. The House passed a bill proposing a constitutional amendment restricting eminent...more

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If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 52: Michigan Legislature Adopts Earned Sick Time Initiative

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Last week, the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives voted to approve a paid sick leave ballot initiative requiring employers to provide employees with earned sick time for certain covered reasons. ...more

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Expect Changes To New York Sexual Harassment Laws In 2018

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Following national attention on the #metoo movement, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced plans as part of his State of the State address earlier this month to strengthen New York’s laws on sexual harassment in the...more

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