bipartisan legislation
Coverage of bipartisan legislation in the Nexus archive.
- New unemployment job-search rules take effect in Michigan. What to know
Unemployment recipients in Michigan must now report three work search activities weekly, starting July 19, under new rules part of bipartisan legislation signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The change phases in based on certification schedules, and failing to meet the requirement results in lost benefits. Maximum weekly unemployment benefits will also increase from $530 to $614 starting January 1.
- Trump scraps planned signing of US housing affordability bill
Trump has canceled the planned signing of a bipartisan US housing affordability bill. The legislation aimed to increase housing supply and reduce the influence of institutional investors in the property market.
- New push aims to rename Waianae Post Office after late congresswoman
An effort is underway to rename the Waianae Post Office after Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to honor her legacy.
- Senate overwhelmingly passes sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill aimed at lowering housing costs, which was sent to the House for further consideration. The bill received overwhelming support amid efforts to address rising costs during the midterm campaign cycle.
- Johnson faces pressure from all sides as funding to pay DHS workers dwindles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is under pressure as he prioritizes a GOP-only bill to fund immigration enforcement over bipartisan legislation to finance the rest of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is nearing a funding shortfall for employee pay.