California bill banning ‘legacy’ preference in college admissions heads to Newsom’s desk: ‘Fair and equitable’

Protests erupt in California over shelved compensation bill Janelle King, co-chair of Win for America Action, spoke about the Kamala Harris campaign's efforts to garner endorsements from labor leaders, Democrats' efforts to defend Harris' “change in tone,” and protests in California over a shelved reparations bill. The California Legislature Democratic-led bill Last week, the state […]

Bill Belichick talks taxes athletes flocking Massachusetts

Former New England Patriots head coach and one of the most decorated coaches in NFL history, Bill Belichick, spoke about taxes. Legend has it that a Massachusetts law prevented the star football player from signing with the New England Patriots. “Taxachusetts,” he joked. “Even the lowest-paid players are pretty close to $1 million. So when […]

Boston College stuns No. 10 Florida State in Bill O’Brien’s debut as coach

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Bill O'Brien warned that this was just one win, but the first win of 2024 was a real treat for Boston College and for the O'Brien era. Tre'Shawn Ward had 138 yards of total offense, including a 13-yard touchdown reception, in Boston College's surprising 28-13 win over No. 10 Florida State on […]

Mike Johnson May Attach Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law to Stop-Gap Spending Bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Republican leadership are reportedly discussing attaching a bill to require proof of citizenship to vote to a stopgap spending bill. If Congress cannot pass a spending bill, the federal government will shut down on Sept. 30. Congressional leaders are looking at a short-term spending bill that would fund […]

Apple threatened to move Will Smith movie over app store bill

Apple reportedly succeeded in blocking a Louisiana bill that would have required iPhone makers to allow developers selling apps on its app store to use alternative payment systems, by threatening to shut down a Will Smith movie production in the state. In 2021, Bayou State lawmakers were eager to approve a bill that would allow […]

California Assembly Passes Bill Banning Local Voter ID Requirements

The California State Legislature has passed a bill that bans local governments from enacting voter identification requirements. Senate invoice Measure 1174, which passed by a vote of 57-16, would “prohibit local governments from enacting or enacting any charter provision, ordinance, or regulation that requires the presentation of identification for purposes of voting or submitting a […]