The bill sponsor of legislation that would eliminate the asset test to qualify for the state's Food Assistance program said its passage would strip away an unnecessary barrier for families in need and provide a boost to the economy.
Legislation to protect election workers and ensure voters have better access to the ballot was the topic of the "vision-setting" press conference held on Tuesday by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in collaboration with Senate and House Democrats.
Sixteen different Democratic senators were given the gavel for at least one of the 18 committees in the chamber, with two members being named chair of two panels.
The House and Senate are expected to announce committee assignments Thursday for the 102nd Legislature though the names of many of those who will chair key committees already are circulating.