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Feb 23 2024
Perspectives Blog
Americans' Hidden Common Ground on Energy Policy
Written by contributors to The Independent Center: Kyle Simpson (Lean Left bias), President Of KSE LLC, And Brett Loyd (Center bias), President Of The Nonpartisan Bullfinch Group.
First, it should be stated that “energy and the environment” is not necessarily the most important issue facing America (according to the American people). Among registered voters, only 4% nationwide say
Multiple Writers - MixedMar 22 2024
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House, Senate not finding common ground on franchise tax cut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee’s franchise tax on businesses is based on their property in the state. But a new bill from Governor Bill Lee‘s office is set to do two things – refund businesses back three years who have paid a franchise tax and then also cut the tax moving forward. It’s over a billion dollars for the refund and about $400 million each year after that. “This is the right
WKRN News 2Apr 25 2024
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Disputes over Lexington County roads, growth persist despite leaders seeking common ground
Lexington County leaders are agreeing to once again take care of roads in a few of the county’s cities and towns in an apparent attempt to relieve ongoing tension across the county. But some municipal leaders believe the move is meant to divide their united front, as members of the county collectively grapple with how to manage their ongoing population boom. Since County Council’s December
The StateApr 17 2024
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Larry Hogan seeks ‘common ground’ in his first TV ad of Senate race
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan launched a television ad Wednesday that says his Senate bid is about rising above the “partisan B.S.” and finding common ground in Washington. The Republican is spending $1 million on the ad, which will run statewide and is the first television spot of his bid to swipe a Senate seat from Democrats. The ad shows people grousing about the lack of agreement and
Washington TimesMar 05 2024
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With Dunleavy veto threat looming, lawmakers work toward common ground on education
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is threatening to veto a key bipartisan education bill that would boost state spending on public schools by about a quarter billion dollars a year. Dunleavy says he wants lawmakers to address more of his priorities — like teacher retention bonuses, expanding charter school access and accountability measures. Dunleavy has to sign or veto the bill by March 14, or it
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Common Ground Committee
According to its About page, Common Ground Committee "inspires action on polarizing issues by bringing prominent leaders with opposing views together in public forums to find common ground."
Dec 07 2023
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Highlights from Semafor’s Finding Common Ground on AI event
Semafor convened a slate of top tech leaders and policymakers on the East and West Coasts on Thursday for discussions about the future of artificial intelligence.
From both Washington, D.C. and Silicon Valley, Semafor reporters and editors posed the biggest questions about AI’s limitations and what it means for the way we work, live, cure diseases, wage war, and campaign.
Here
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Let's Find Common Ground
Let's Find Common Ground is a podcast produced for the Common Ground Committee, a group committed to bridging political divides through civil discourse. Richard Davies and Ashley Milne-Tyte co-host the show. New episodes are released on a bi-weekly schedule, each one covering a different topic with expert guests from varying viewpoints. They hope to provide "a healing path to reaching agreement and moving forward."
Apr 27 2024
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These Common Houseplants Are Known to Repel Bugs
Bugs love kitchens and it's normal to find a line of ants on the counter or a stray cockroach scurrying across the floor in search of snacks. But just because kitchen bugs are common, doesn't mean they're any fun to deal with. Exterminators are expensive and bug sprays are often laced with harmful chemicals that are worse for you than a few creepy crawlers. But a few common houseplants are
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