Virginia signs NIL law allowing universities to directly negotiate with players
On Thursday morning, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill that will allow Virginia universities to enter into name, image and likeness (NIL) contracts directly with student-athletes, a development that could bring about big changes across college sports. Because the NCAA currently prohibits schools from paying athletes directly, most NIL funds are collected and distributed […]
Pope Francis Tells Ukraine To Have ‘The Courage To Negotiate’ With Russia
Pope Francis, in a soon-to-be-published interview, insisted that Ukraine should have the “courage” to enter into negotiations with Russia to end the war between the two countries before “things get worse.” Ukraine entered its third year of war with Russia on February 24 after a failed counterattack and faced the prospect of delays and diminishing […]
Tuberville responds to Senate Democrats refusing to negotiate on farm bill
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Tuesday slammed the Senate Agriculture Committee chairman over his comments about passing a new farm bill this year. Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said she has no intention of negotiating with Republicans on changes to the Thrift Food Program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “I'm not […]
The Biden Admin Is Sending One Of Its Biggest China Apologists To Negotiate With Beijing
Despite heightened tensions between the two countries, US Presidential Climate Envoy John Kerry is scheduled to visit China in July to discuss global warming with Chinese diplomats, Bloomberg reports. Kelly, a climate diplomat for the Biden administration, reportedly plans to travel to China in mid-July to discuss global warming issues with his longtime Communist Party […]
Hobbs aims to negotiate with lawmakers on Maricopa County’s transportation tax | Arizona News
PHOENIX — Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs negotiated directly with the Republican lawmakers who control Arizona’s legislature to give Maricopa County voters the half-cent spend paid for new highways and bus lines for almost 40 years. We’re trying to finalize a deal that calls for an extension of the tax. light rail transportation project. × This […]
GOP Arizona lawmaker Matt Gress wants to negotiate with Democrats on teacher pay raise plan
Illustrated by Brendan Lynch/Axios The Republican sponsor of a bill that would give teachers pay raises has put his proposal on hold in hopes of garnering bipartisan support and gaining the approval of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs. detail: HB2800 Districts and charter schools are requesting a $10,000 increase in teacher salaries over the next two […]