Central New York bills waiting for Hochul’s signature include free Thruway commuter pass

Gov. Kathy Hochul considers bill to make NYS Thruway free for Onondaga County residents during I-81 construction project.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Agriculture Department withdraws $7M funding request for Central Arkansas Water project

The state Department of Agriculture on Friday withdrew its request for the Legislative Council to grant $7 million in ...
Moscow-Pullman Daily News

How Idaho conforms to ‘big, beautiful’ bill amid budget woes will be central to 2026 Legislature

At Associated Taxpayers of Idaho conference, elected officials have different takes on how to solve projected state budget ...
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Regional leaders flex Central Louisiana’s legislative influence at the State Capitol

Baton Rouge, LA. (KALB) - Central Louisiana was a substantial focus for some of Louisiana’s legislators, with April 22, 2025, being declared as “Central Louisiana Day” at the Louisiana State Capitol ...
Bellevue Reporter

6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in Legislature

Transportation budget writers in the state Legislature are settling on a revenue package that would hike the state’s gasoline tax 6 cents a gallon beginning July 1. The potential gas tax increase, the ...
The Bulletin

COCC faces loss of $1.5 million if state cuts funding

Central Oregon Community College, along with the other 16 community colleges across the state, may suffer a loss of 5% in ...
KTVZ

Central Oregon lawmakers form bipartisan caucus, lay out priorities for current legislative session

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Legislative priorities for the 2025 Central Oregon Caucus focus on the region's unique needs around economic development, housing, wildfire and transportation, the newly formed ...