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Judge dismisses lawsuit aimed at ending Nassau County’s cooperation agreement with ICE

Judge dismisses lawsuit aimed at ending Nassau County's cooperation agreement with ICE

A lawsuit aimed at overturning Nassau County’s collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been dismissed by a state judge, who found that the agreement is in line with state law. Justice Daniel Peterson of the State Supreme Court ruled that the New York Civil Liberties Union’s claims about the agreement breaching the […]

Georgia Needs to Assume Control of Fulton County’s Elections

Georgia Needs to Assume Control of Fulton County's Elections

Trust in Elections: A Call for Action in Fulton County Trust in elections is crucial for self-governance. Without it, peaceful power transfers are at risk, and public confidence diminishes. Although Georgia has tightened its election laws recently, Fulton County remains a point of contention, testing voter trust across the state. It’s time for the Georgia […]

Taxpayers should not be LA County’s safety net

Taxpayers should not be LA County’s safety net

In times of financial strain, governments often turn to taxpayers for support. This is precisely what the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is doing by proposing a half-cent increase in the sales tax for the June ballot. I opposed this move, as it seems unjust to offset federal funding cuts at the cost of […]

Milwaukee County’s health insurance contract has ended, and the county board was unaware.

Milwaukee County's health insurance contract has ended, and the county board was unaware.

Milwaukee County’s accounting team revealed on Thursday that the finance committee was unaware of a significant issue. The county’s health insurance agreement with United Healthcare lapsed on December 31, and no renewal has taken place yet. “This will amend the contract that expired at the end of last year,” noted County Auditor Liz Sumner during […]

Trump should focus on launching Cook County’s new $500 monthly UBI program.

Trump should focus on launching Cook County's new $500 monthly UBI program.

President Donald Trump seems to thrive on a good challenge. Perhaps, for the benefit of the country, he should take aim at my home state of Illinois. In Cook County, which includes Chicago and represents some of the most extreme leftist views in the state, a significant step has been taken toward Universal Basic Income […]

As New York City embraces socialism, a neighboring county’s approach proves effective.

As New York City embraces socialism, a neighboring county's approach proves effective.

Nassau County’s Shift in Immigration Policy amid NYC Election Dynamics As New York City strengthens its opposition to Trump, the neighboring suburbs seem to be taking a different path. Zoran Mamdani, a candidate from the Socialist Party, is currently favored to become the next mayor of NYC. In contrast, Nassau County is reportedly “doing better […]

State appeals court puts a hold on Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes; Blakeman promises to continue enforcing the disputed law.

State appeals court puts a hold on Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes; Blakeman promises to continue enforcing the disputed law.

State Appeals Court Blocks Nassau County’s Ban on Transgender Athletes A state appeals court has issued a ruling that halts Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports at public facilities. This decision comes on the heels of a previous ruling that maintained the contentious law. The court’s preliminary injunction prevents Nassau from […]

Experts caution that San Diego County’s air contains harmful ‘sewer gas’

Experts caution that San Diego County's air contains harmful 'sewer gas'

The ongoing issue of wastewater flowing from the Tijuana River poses a serious threat not just to beaches in Southern California, but it also releases significant amounts of toxic gases into nearby communities. These waterways, which start in Baja California, emit hydrogen sulfide—often referred to as “sewer gas” because of its rotten egg smell. During […]