NY Assembly Dems block ‘common sense’ attempt to reverse migrant sanctuary laws
The Albany Democrat on Tuesday effectively repealed the Laken Act, which requires New York authorities to notify federal immigration authorities when they apprehend immigrants. The bill, named after a University of Georgia student who was allegedly killed by immigrants earlier this year, nearly died on arrival in the left-leaning state Legislature. But Republicans on Tuesday […]
Apollo the robot joins Mercedes-Benz assembly line production
You knew this was coming. You’ve probably heard about factory shortages. And guess what? The solution seems to be robots. Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing in Hungary has replaced some human workers with humanoid robots on the factory floor. These futuristic robots are manufactured by the Texas-based company Apptronik. Mercedes-Benz and Uptronik have teamed up to study how […]
NYS Assembly passes stopgap spending plan ahead of eclipse day off as budget talks drag on
State lawmakers are expected to pass another temporary spending measure to keep the government running as budget talks enter a second week after politicians ignored an April 1 deadline. . The state Legislature returned to an unusual Sunday session and passed a bill extending state funding through Thursday. The House of Representatives is scheduled to […]
New York business owners torch Assembly Speaker Heastie for refusing to back stronger penalties for violent shoplifters
New York business owners are fed up with state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D), who last week refused to support Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to toughen penalties for violent shoplifters. new york post report. In an effort to curb rampant theft, Hochul’s budget proposal calls for increased sentences for shoplifters who assault retail employees. […]
Biz owners rip NY Assembly Speaker Heastie over refusal to beef sentences for criminals
Furious Big Apple business owners are tearing down state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie over his refusal to increase penalties for violent shoplifters, with some saying “It’s free season for retail workers.” Some people are furious. Gov. Heastie (D-Bronx) last week blocked Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to stiffen penalties for criminals, bizarrely declaring, “I don’t think […]
Ex-gov torches NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for nixing shoplifter crackdown
Former Gov. David Paterson criticized Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for refusing to support legislation that would increase criminal penalties for violent shoplifters and other thugs who assault retail employees. “I don’t really understand that. I was a little surprised that he seemed to be saying this.” Patterson said on “The Cats Roundtable” on 770 WABC. […]
New York assembly speaker says ‘raising penalties’ isn’t a ‘deterrent’ for criminals, rejects governor’s plan to curb retail theft
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D) said Tuesday that “increased penalties” will not be a “deterrent” to criminals. new york post report. Heastie rejected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to curb shoplifting and assaults on retail workers by increasing sentencing. Hochul called for tougher penalties for violent shoplifters as part of the state […]
Assembly Dems resist crackdown on illegal pot shops in budget
A new state law that would make it easier to padlock unlicensed cannabis stores in New York has broad support, but top Democrats in the state Legislature have refused to include the plan in this year’s budget, the Post reported. . The proposed crackdown is being pushed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Jennifer Rajkumar […]
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Board of CCP Front Group
Breitbart News exclusively learned that Robin Vos, the Republican speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, is on the board of the State Legislative Leadership Foundation (SLLF), an organization affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party. Speaker Vos is an establishment, anti-Trump Republican. Threatened with recall filing This is due to allegations that he “misled” the Wisconsin […]
VA paves way for marijuana sales, assisted suicide as Assembly deadline looms
Virginia lawmakers debated hundreds of bills Tuesday as they approached a key deadline for this year’s legislative session. The House and Senate debated a wide range of topics from gambling to marijuana sales ahead of the so-called “crossover,” in which all bills except the budget must pass through the chamber. This year’s session will be […]