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The Legislature on April 6, in anticipation of a revenue failure for the fiscal year, passed three bills regarding the state’s budget: Senate Bill 199, Senate Bill 617, and Senate Bill 1053. These bills appropriated money from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to the General Revenue Fund and the Revenue Stabilization Fund as well as set in place protocols regarding the allocation of these transferred funds. However, an appropriation for the governor’s Digital Transformation Revolving Fund was intentionally missing from these three bills. Gov. Stitt explained that the failure of the legislature to fund the digital transformation program was a violation of the budget agreement that he and his office made with the House and Senate. In response, Stitt refused to act regarding SB199 and canceled the scheduled Board of Equalization meeting, a board which the governor chairs.
Read moreThough the temptation of celebrating with friends may be hard to resist, the following are some ways prospective graduates can stay on course as graduation day draws near.
Read moreA few buying tips will make your humidifier shopping easier. If you are not sure that you really need a humidifier, you may want to measure the humidity level in your home with a hygrometer. They are inexpensive and can help you monitor the air you breathe so you can take action to maintain it at the optimum level. Review the recommended moisture level in controlling moisture. Sorting through humidifier details can be daunting and consumers have lots of questions. These tips will help you determine what you need to look for when shopping for a humidifier.
Read moreWe’re all looking for ways to make cleaning faster and easier. Believe it or not, sometimes taking certain “shortcuts” actually makes it harder on you in the long haul. You and your family may even have developed some bad habits that are inhibiting your ability to get the job done more efficiently (you may even be causing harm to your home!) It’s time to start breaking these habits so you can get to a cleaner home, faster. Here’s an easy way to start: Pick one or two bad cleaning habits to change each week. Soon, you’ll have a cleaner home and more free time for things you enjoy! Allowing Paper Clutter to Accumulate:
Read moreGiving kids chores can help you out around the house. You can delegate simple cleaning tasks—like sweeping and dusting—using a chore organization system that is personalized and appropriate for your kids’ ages, whether you have younger children or teenagers. Not only will it give you some relief from doing all the work around the house, but it also teaches them about responsibility. Chore charts and other methods can be a very effective way to keep track of responsibilities, rewards, and penalties. You do not need to reinvent the wheel to have a successful chore organizing method, either. Even the simplest systems can help children be more accountable and some of them are actually fun! There›s little cost involved, so you can try a variety of methods until you find the best one for your family.
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Last year, plans were developed on constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Strother Avenue and Boren Boulevard. Construction starts for this roundabout on Thursday, April 23.
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