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Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act encourages cities to grow their free cash programs.

Advocates in Illinois push for broader statewide guaranteed income program

Mayors Work to Preserve Cash Benefit Programs as Federal Funding Expires With the federal pandemic relief funds becoming scarce, several mayors across the U.S. are trying to keep their “no strings attached” benefit programs alive. In Evanston, Illinois, just outside Chicago, local officials recently announced an expansion of the city’s guaranteed income program to utilize […]

Federal lawsuit disputes Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Act

Federal lawsuit disputes Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Act

NCLA Files Lawsuit Against Illinois FOID Law The New Civil Liberties Union (NCLA) has initiated a lawsuit against Illinois officials regarding the Firearm Owner Identification Act, commonly referred to as the FOID card law. This law mandates that residents of Illinois apply for and maintain identification in order to legally possess firearms and ammunition. The […]

US CLARITY Act causes significant excitement for Bitcoin: Santiment – TradingView

Historical Trends Since 2017 Indicate Bitcoin Price Drop to $35,000

Bitcoin Sentiment Boosted by CLARITY Act Progress Crypto sentiment platform Santiment indicates that discussions around Bitcoin’s short-term price trends are becoming more optimistic due to growing support for the U.S. CLARITY Act, which aims to enhance regulatory clarity within the crypto sector. On Friday, Santiment shared on X that enthusiasm for Bitcoin surged on social […]

Chip Roy Unveils Sister City Transparency Act to Examine Risks of Foreign Influence

Chip Roy Unveils Sister City Transparency Act to Examine Risks of Foreign Influence

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas is advocating for a new bill aimed at encouraging the General Accounting Office (GAO) to examine sister city agreements in the U.S. The focus will be on ensuring transparency and oversight, particularly with countries known for significant public sector corruption, like China and Russia. Roy’s initiative, named the Sister Cities […]

Trucking Groups Unite to Support the SAFE Act

Trucking Groups Unite to Support the SAFE Act

Trucking Associations Urge Congress to Address Dangerous Illegal Activity Increasingly, trucking associations are urging Congress to swiftly tackle what they describe as a highly dangerous type of illegal practice on highways. Recently, eight associations lent their support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act via a letter to the House Transportation and […]

Trump should reject the Dignity Act

Trump should reject the Dignity Act

Florida’s Immigration Bill Puts Trump in a Tight Spot Representative Maria Salazar from Florida, along with about 20 Republican co-sponsors, has introduced a significant amnesty bill, creating an uncomfortable situation for President Trump. It’s not just awkward; it’s also a potential political misstep. The introduction of the Dignity Act has sparked division and confusion among […]

House Rejects Trump’s Request to Approve Senate-Passed ROAD to Housing Act

House Rejects Trump's Request to Approve Senate-Passed ROAD to Housing Act

Following President Donald Trump’s push for the House to pass the Senate-approved ROAD to Housing Act on Monday, the House decided to advance its own housing legislation, which garnered close to 90 votes. playing cards I wrote As I mentioned in my State of the Union speech on February 25th, the American dream of homeownership […]