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Georgia proposal for parental oversight of library books advances, critics cry censorship

A proposal to require school libraries to notify parents of every book a child has checked out was proposed by Georgia senators on Tuesday, while also criminalizing school librarians for distributing obscene materials. The proposal for prosecution is under consideration. The measure is part of a broader and ongoing push by Republicans in many states […]

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are fueling Russia’s advances

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says delays in arms deliveries to Ukraine from Western allies are giving Russia an advantage on the battlefield. European countries are struggling to find enough stocks to send to Kiev, and political differences have held up $60 billion worth of U.S. aid. Sweden has announced its largest aid package to date […]

Protection of contraception access advances in VA legislature

Virginia Democrats, who control the state Legislature, are pushing a bill aimed at protecting access to widespread contraceptives, but they are understandably slow to do so in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade. He argues that this should not be considered as a matter of fact. Similar bills establishing […]

Senate panel advances FAA reauthorization

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee pushed for the establishment of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thursday bill Addressing issues including Accessibility and foreign aviation safety countermeasure. “This bipartisan bill delivers the aviation safety and consumer protection improvements Americans have demanded,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), chair of the Commerce Committee. stated in a […]

Senate advances Ukraine and Israel supplemental without border security after chaos

The Senate overwhelmingly voted Thursday to begin work on a $95 billion spending bill aimed at aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, a day after formally repealing a blockbuster bill that included $20 billion in border security spending. . In a 67-31 vote, 17 Republicans voted “yes,” while only Sen. Bernie Sanders (R-Vermont) voted “no” […]

Hawaii bill that could boot Trump from ballot narrowly advances

A bill in the Hawaii state legislature that could remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot narrowly survived a procedural vote on Tuesday. HawaiianNewsNow reports that the Hawaii State Senate Judiciary Committee approved Senate Bill 2392 by a single vote, moving the bill to the full floor. Under the proposal, decisions regarding […]

Updated Kentucky budget with increased school bus funding advances

Kentucky House Republicans proposed that the state pay more for transportation costs for students in K-12 schools under an updated budget plan that passed a committee Wednesday. The House Ways and Means Committee action sets up a full House vote on a major budget bill targeting the state executive branch. That vote could take place […]

House committee advances Mayorkas impeachment articles

at 18-15 partisan voteHouse Homeland Security Committee advanced Article of Impeachment Targeting the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Republicans voted to advance the provision, while Democrats voted against it, the paper said. Associated Press. “The facts are undisputed: Secretary Mayorkas has betrayed the public trust by intentionally and systematically refusing to comply with the […]

Colon cancer hits young adults, plus advances in home fertility and AI drugs

The photo on the right shows Brooks Bell, North Carolina, after chemotherapy. Her doctors initially dismissed her colon cancer symptoms because of her young age. She is now speaking out to raise her awareness. (Brooks Bell) You’re never too young – Brooks Bell was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 38 after doctors told him […]