Jun. 12—A New Mexico congresswoman introduced legislation Wednesday meant to help first-time homebuyers. The Home of Your Own Act from Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., would create a grant program for people making their first home purchase who are at or below 120% to 150% of the median income in their area. The bill is […]
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Ohio AG, county prosecutors at odds over gun bill sponsored by area rep
May 13—Legislation sponsored by an area representative that would increase penalties for repeat offenders of gun-related crimes has backing from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, but is facing pushback from county prosecutors. House Bill 522 was sponsored by state Rep. Bernie Willis, R-Springfield, along with Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania. The 220-page criminal offense bill toughens […]