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Amid a pandemic and an economic downturn, lawmakers will return to Augusta in January with a list of priorities that span topics such as health care, climate change and the power of the executive branch. And while Democrats and Republicans have different goals, they agree on two primary items – balancing the state’s budget, which has a $150 million deficit, and agreeing on a new two-year spending plan. “We have to address that with obvious care and caution,” said House Majority Leader Michelle Dunphy (D-Old Town). “With the pandemic, we have a lot of budgetary concerns.” The legislative session kicked off Dec. 2 with the swearing-in of new lawmakers, but committees won’t meet to discuss bills until mid-to-late January. The deadline to submit requests for legislation to be considered was Friday. ....
Caithness advice bureau volunteer s star quality is recognised with award By Alan Hendry Published: 13:40, 20 December 2020 Get the Courier and Groat sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the day s newspaper Susan Gower with her Highland Volunteer award. A Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer in Thurso has been hailed as an absolute star after receiving an award for all her efforts. Susan Gower was presented with a Highland Volunteer award from Caithness CAB in recognition of her support to the organisation over the past 15 years. Bureau manager Isobel Mackay said: Susan has always been a great help to the team and will volunteer to do any task. ....