Bill de Blasio speaks out about dropping Staten Island groundhog
He comes out of the shadows. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio made a rare comment Friday about the tragic day he knocked Staten Island’s beloved groundhog off his head. “A 7 a.m. event featuring live, excited animals is not going to end well,” he says. told Semaphore journalist Kadia Goba. It’s been […]
South Carolina Senate passes open carry bill promoting free gun training classes
A bill passed by the South Carolina Senate on Thursday would allow gun owners to carry weapons in public without a concealed carry permit and provide free firearms training. The bill was approved on a 28-15 vote after nearly two weeks of debate over concerns from some lawmakers and law enforcement officials about aspects of […]
Senate, House GOP clash over tax bill
A bipartisan tax cut bill that passed overwhelmingly in the House is facing a buzzsaw in the Senate, where Republicans are threatening to block it. Senate Republicans are angry that they were left out of negotiations with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Missouri). The […]
Blue state serves up ‘gift’ to criminals with new bill that would further tie cops’ hands: retired chief
A police bill introduced this week in Illinois would ban officers from pulling people over for speeding or failing to present a license plate, calling it a “gift” to criminals and defunding police departments. A former Illinois police chief warned that it could become a “backdoor” method. “Criminals will be happy,” former Riverside Police Chief […]
150 House Democrats Vote Against Bill to Deport Illegal Alien Drunk Drivers
This week, an overwhelming majority of House Democrats voted against a bill that would ensure illegal alien drunk drivers are deported from the United States after conviction. on wednesday, 150 House Democrats voted against Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Ala.) Protecting Communities from Drunk Driving Act, which would have disqualified drunk driving from staying in the United […]
Iowa lawmakers decline to advance bill that would remove gender identity from the state’s civil rights law
The Iowa Legislature on Thursday rejected a bill that would have: remove gender identity From state civil rights laws. All 3 members On Wednesday, half of the subcommittee voted not to advance the bill. the bill has been referred It was submitted to the Iowa House Judiciary Committee last week. This is what the bill […]
Ukraine-border funding bill will get Senate vote next week
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Thursday that language for a long-awaited supplemental spending bill to fund aid and border security for Ukraine and Israel will be released in the coming days and voted on next week. It was announced on . “We plan to post the full text of the national security supplement […]
Moderates who rebelled against GOP leaders notch win in advancing SALT bill
New York Republicans, who staged an insurrection earlier this week, scored a victory Thursday when a House committee advanced its state and local tax (SALT) deduction bill in a last-minute hearing. The House Rules Committee reported rules considering Rep. Mike Lawler’s (RN.Y.) bill. SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act The 8-5 vote sent the bill to […]
Sen. Sinema Wants Border Vote ASAP when Bill Is Released
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (Iowa, Arizona) wants to get a bipartisan immigration expansion border plan through the Senate before the public reacts. “We hope to be able to vote as soon as possible.” [secret] The package is public and of course there is plenty of time for senators to read it,” Sinema said. She is […]
Tennessee Dem introduces bill for ‘Thoughts and Prayers Tax’ on firearm sales
A Tennessee Democrat has introduced a bill that would impose a “thoughts and prayers” tax on firearm sales in the state. State Rep. Beau Mitchell’s bill would impose a 15% sales tax on firearms sold at retail stores, with the proceeds going to the Tennessee Department of Education to help hire school counselors. . “Just […]