(The Center Square) – Legislation repealing Biden-era fees on methane emissions has passed the U.S. House, paving the way for a boon to the natural gas industry.

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Feb 5, 2024 · (The Center Square) - An influential California state legislator is proposing that social media companies restrict large-scale anonymous online free speech by requiring social media accounts with more than 25,000 followers provide personal identifying information.

5 days ago · (The Center Square) – The Ohio House of Representatives unanimously passed an $11.8 billion bipartisan transportation budget Wednesday afternoon that spends $8 billion on state highways and nearly $200 million on public transportation over the next two years.

Feb 19, 2025 · (The Center Square) − The State Bond Commission approved a series of tax measures and bond sales across Louisiana, greenlighting over $300 million in funding for schools, infrastructure and public services.

Feb 20, 2025 · (The Center Square) – Tennessee senators are lining up behind a resolution that would encourage the state's educators to say "Gulf of America" when referring to the oceanic basin between the United States and Mexico.

Feb 20, 2025 · (The Center Square) - Ninety-five percent of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency’s funding comes from federal sources.

6 days ago · (The Center Square) – Legislation restricting firearm ammunitions sales in Colorado successfully passed the state House on Tuesday.

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