In a major step towards sustainable transportation solutions, the Biden administration has allocated nearly $5 billion in competitive grants to support non-automotive transportation projects across all 50 states, D.C., and several U.S. territories. This significant funding will support over 500
Maryland is taking a comprehensive and coordinated approach to combat climate change, driven by Governor Wes Moore's executive order mandating state agencies to develop strategies for reducing carbon emissions. This initiative involves twenty-five state agencies, each crafting detailed plans
As the new year unfolds, state legislatures across the United States are actively engaging in debates and proposals to revise tax policies. These early-year legislative activities reflect a common theme of addressing fiscal challenges and opportunities unique to each state's economic
The introduction of new European Union (EU) tax rules concerning the art market, as outlined in Directive 2022/542, aims to streamline the previously convoluted value-added tax (VAT) system among EU member states. The directive went into effect on January 1, spurring varied and far from uniform
Amidst growing concerns over alleged criminal activities by former state employees, South Dakota lawmakers are amplifying their efforts to uncover the truth. The Legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee has faced significant resistance from the Department of Revenue, prompting the i
The rising trend of book bans in school libraries across the United States has sparked a heated debate about intellectual freedom and the role of education in fostering diverse perspectives. This issue has become a battleground between conservative groups advocating for the removal of certain books
