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Arizona Governor Promises Accountability for Voucher Program and Water Management in State of the State Address

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PHOENIX, Arizona – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs delivered her second annual state of the state address on Monday, vowing to address the accountability of the state’s school voucher program and update laws regarding groundwater use in rural areas. The Democratic governor also criticized the federal government for closing a port of entry along the Arizona-Mexico border due to an influx of immigrants, highlighting her decision to send National Guard members to assist with the situation. Hobbs’s address comes as Arizona faces a $400 million budget shortfall in the current fiscal year and an additional $450 … Read more

Mayor Eric Adams Faces Backlash for Failing to Implement Housing Voucher Program, Defying City Council’s Deadline

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NEW YORK CITY – Last summer, the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams became entangled in a fierce battle over the expansion of the City’s housing voucher program. The City Council approved a package of bills that would extend eligibility to income-qualified families facing eviction. However, Adams vetoed these bills, citing their high cost. The City Council ultimately overrode his veto. One of the key changes in the voucher program is the extension of eligibility to families facing eviction who have not yet entered the shelter system. These changes were set to be implemented by … Read more

New Laws in Oklahoma: Secret Shopper Program for Medical Marijuana, Biomarker Testing Coverage, and More!

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – As the new year begins, several new laws have come into effect in Oklahoma that could have a significant impact on various aspects of daily life. One of these laws aims to combat illegal activity within the medical marijuana industry. House Bill 3971, passed during the 2022 regular session, mandates the implementation of a secret shopper program by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). These undercover individuals will be tasked with purchasing predetermined amounts of products from dispensaries for random testing. To promote accountability, at least 50 licensed dispensaries will be … Read more

Boost Retention and Expertise: Ohio State University Offers Certification Program for Election Officials

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — As the 2022 presidential and congressional elections draw closer, the role of election officials is under scrutiny. To help officials stay informed about the constantly evolving election law and technology landscape, The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College of Public Affairs, in partnership with the Ohio Association of Election Officials (OAEO), offers the Ohio Registered Election Official Certification program. According to Aaron Ockerman, executive director of OAEO, many election officials have been leaving the profession in recent years due to increased scrutiny and the complex nature of their jobs. The certification program … Read more