West Virginia lawmakers are clamping down on corporations trying boost environmentally and socially responsible investing. A new report by EcoConsult Solutions finds their actions will likely cost taxpayers at least $9-million, and perhaps as much as $29-million dollars annually. Senate Bill 262, passed last year, restricts the state from investing in companies deemed to be energy boycotters. .
A Minnesota House committee heard testimony Thursday about the governor s proposed spending plan for education. As these talks unfold, public polling indicates voters want to see more dollars go toward improving public schools. Gov. .
Gov. Greg Gianforte delivered his State of the State address to the Montana Legislature Wednesday night, discussing his plans for the state s hefty budget surplus. Lawmakers are looking at a surplus of $2.5 billion. .
Humanitarian groups, including one based in Minnesota, pointed out global conflicts have been pervasive in recent years. And in those trouble spots, there is a need for unarmed civilian protection. Groups working on the issue noted there is a bright spot in their funding. .