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The Legislature has overridden Governor Burgum’s veto of a measure that changes how the state deals with unexpected federal funds.
Under current procedure, the Emergency Commission – made up of the Governor, the Secretary of State, the majority floor leaders of the House and Senate, and the two appropriations committee chairs – makes decisions on how the money is spent. And the Legislature’s Budget Section - made up of all the members of the two appropriations committees – can either say “yes” or “no” to the Commission’s decisions.
HB 2290 would allow the Emergency Commission to make decisions on the first $3 million. From $3 million to $50 million, the Budget Section can make changes on the Commission’s recommendation. And after $50 million, the Legislature must be called into special session.
North Dakota Stands TALL For First Responders
The latest North Dakota Legislative session is soon coming to a close. Sure it s been fun writing about some of the outlandish bills that have been submitted over the last few months. But, just when I was thinking a primarily one-party governing body couldn t get their act together in time to pass a bill that truly reflects the will of the people, they just did! So enough with the silliness of the last few months, They ve now passed some meaningful legislation that makes an immediate positive impact.
House Bill 1435 requires the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System board to offer health and pharmacy insurance coverage at no cost to the surviving spouse and dependents of an emergency responder who dies in the line of duty. Under the bill, “emergency responder” includes a peace officer, member of a correctional facility staff, emergency medical services personnel or firefighter who is employed by the state, a politica
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VSS Announces Growth Capital Investment in Ambulatory Management Solutions
April 26, 2021 GMT
NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 26, 2021
VSS Capital Partners (“VSS”), a private investment firm investing in the healthcare, business services, education and information industries, today announced that it has completed a growth capital investment in Ambulatory Management Solutions (“AMS” or “the Company”), a turnkey provider of outpatient anesthesia, surgical and administrative services that enable physicians to provide safe in-office and ambulatory surgery center-based procedures.
Headquartered in Chicago, AMS provides custom office and surgery center management support services along with anesthesia care through its affiliated managed physician practice. With over 100 clinical and non-clinical personnel, the organization serves over 60 blue chip customers in Northeastern Illinois,
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Cape Girardeau Announces New City Manager - 04/22/21
Just after noon on Thurs. Apr. 22, in the City Council Chambers, the City of Cape Girardeau officially announced the new incoming Cape Girardeau city manager, after a nationwide search.
Cape Girardeau s mayor, Bob Fox, introduced Dr. Kenneth Haskin, or Kenny Haskin, as he prefers to be called casually, for the first time, with city council members behind him, and several community leaders present. He s a visionary leader, he s collaborative, he s a consensus builder, he s a strategic planner which we need too, but he s an excellent communicator , said Mayor Fox.
The new city manager will take on the role of the current leader, Scott Meyer, who is preparing for retirement.