Florida bill criminalizing harassment of working first responders at DeSantis’ desk
A bill that would make it a crime to harass first responders on the job in Florida awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature after approval by the state Legislature. Senate Bill 184 would allow any police officer, correctional probation officer, firefighter, or emergency medical provider “engaged in the performance of their lawful duties” after being warned […]
Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history
Wisconsin’s governor has reportedly signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history. release From the governor’s office. of invoiceThe bill, signed Thursday by Gov. Tony Evers (D), also requires schools to teach Hmong American history, according to a statement. In a release, Evers said:[t]The Hmong and Asian American communities are an important […]
CO Dems Pass Bill Barring Self-Defense Concealed Carry in More Places
Colorado Senate Democrats passed a bill Wednesday that would ban concealed carry permit holders from being armed for self-defense in five new places. The bill, SB 24-131, uses the nickname “dangerous areas” to describe new areas where licensed concealed transport vessels would not be allowed to carry firearms to protect life. Watch — AWR Hawkins: […]
‘The Swamp Is Getting Deeper’: EPA Awards Billions From Biden’s Landmark Climate Bill To Orgs Loaded With Dem Insiders
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded nearly $14 billion Thursday to three organizations with deep ties to the Biden administration and the Democratic Party. The EPA announced the winners of $20 billion of funding from the massive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a program created by President Joe Biden’s signature climate bill, the Inflation Reduction […]
California bill aims to stop employers from reaching out during off hours
A new bill in California aims to prohibit employers from contacting employees outside of working hours. AB 2751, a bill introduced by State Representative Matt Haney, would improve work-life balance for California employees by creating a “right to disconnect” from calls, texts, and emails after work hours. The purpose is to The bill would require […]
California bill would let employees ignore boss’ after-hours calls, messages
California workers may be legally allowed to ignore messages from their bosses after the workday ends. In recent years, the pressure to respond to work messages after hours has rapidly increased, especially as remote work during the pandemic has blurred the line between work and personal life. According to the World Economic Forum, this has […]
Billionaire Bill Ackman Calls for SEC Probe of Disney Proxy Battle Following ‘Inappropriate’ and ‘Illegal’ Media Leaks
Bill Ackman has asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the Walt Disney Company’s proxy fight following leaks to the media claiming that Disney is on its way to victory over activist investor Nelson Peltz. I’m asking you to start. Ackman’s hedge fund is not an investor in Disney, but the leak is wall […]
Powerful Dems Trying To Pump The Brakes On TikTok Bill Have Former Staffers Lobbying For The App
Several Democratic lawmakers have expressed hesitation about a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it is sold from its Chinese parent company, but former staffers are lobbying on behalf of the app. Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington, Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, and Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state are all […]
Bill Cotter aka ‘Billy Football’ running for Congress in New York’s 3rd District
First appearance on Fox: Barstool sports personality Bill Cotter, also known as “Billy Football,” has set his sights on New York’s 3rd Congressional District and launched a grassroots campaign focused on young people. “I wanted to come in and be a voice for this generation if anything. You know, I may not be able to […]
WI Dem. Gov. Tony Evers Vetoes Bill to Protect Girls’ Sports from Trans Athletes
Wisconsin’s liberal Democratic Gov. Tony Evers arranged a flashy veto ceremony Tuesday to refuse to pass a bill that would protect women’s sports in the dairy state. The bill would prohibit transgender students from choosing a team that matches their gender identity at any time and would restrict them from playing on teams that match […]