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$8.5 billion to highway, rainy day funds financed by Texas oil, gas industry
(The Center Square) – About $8.5 billion was deposited into two key state funds that wouldn’t exist without oil and natural gas production tax...
Noem proposes 4% raise for educators, health care workers, state employees
(The Center Square) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's fiscal year 2025 budget includes a 4% raise for educators, health care workers and state...
Pennsylvania may see biggest drop in decade for new gas wells
(The Center Square) — Natural gas production is increasing nationally, but not in Pennsylvania.
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Ohio Senate proposes changes to legalized marijuana
(The Center Square) – Less than two days from recreational marijuana use becoming legal in Ohio, lawmakers want to make some changes.
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Treasurer says covert plan foiled; agency says there was no ‘secret plan’
(The Center Square) – His strategy was to shift the NCFlex enrollment program from the existing platform to a contract with the UNC System...