State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Ogden Dunes) is calling for legislative oversight to ensure coronavirus relief funds are spent responsibly. In a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen) Senator Tallian requested that the Senate Budget Committee oversee all COVID-19 related expenditures. "It's [...]
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to support environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, this year marks its 50th anniversary, and it is now celebrated globally in more than 193 countries. Earth Day 1990 gave a huge [...]
Our local governments provide many important front-line services to our state's communities, both in normal times and in times of crisis. Local governments are responsible for providing public transit, police, fire and emergency medical services. Counties and cities fund safety net programs to help families [...]
COVID-19 Federal Response Bill (CARES Act) Here's my first look at the COVID-19 Federal Response Bill (CARES Act) including unemployment, student loan relief and more. FEDERAL DIRECT RELIEF TO FAMILIES These payments are based on income and available even if you are still working. Use [...]
On Monday, State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Ogden Dunes) announced her Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 302 was officially signed into law by the governor. SEA 302 provides clear guidance for determining when defendants cannot afford a lawyer and therefore need a court-appointed public defender. "This is [...]
On Wednesday, Statehouse Republicans rejected House Bill (HB) 1332, the final opportunity to increase workers' compensation benefits this session. State Senator Karen Tallian (D-Ogden Dunes) had amended HB 1332 to include the first increase to workers' comp benefits since 2013. However, infighting between insurance companies [...]
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