Nat’l Guard hits ground in LA, curfew enacted to try to help curb ‘despicable’ looting
National Guard troops descended on California on Friday to help restore law and order amid “despicable” looting in some areas, at least 20 arrests and strict curfews did. Guards were seen patrolling the streets and assisting residents in areas affected by the devastating blaze, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. “The Los Angeles […]
First-ever PFAS ‘forever chemical’ limits on drinking water enacted by EPA
The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called “permanent chemicals” in drinking water, requiring utilities to reduce chemicals to the lowest levels that can be reliably measured. Officials say this will lead to 100 million fewer infections and prevent thousands of diseases, including cancer. This rule is the first national drinking water […]
EU freezes millions of dollars of funds to Palestinian authorities after ‘terror’ and ‘brutality’ enacted by Hamas
The European Union announced on Monday it would freeze hundreds of millions of euros in aid to the Palestinian Authority following Hamas’ attacks on Israel over the weekend, according to reports. Austria and Germany are also among the countries that have expressed support for the EU’s recent measures. EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi reportedly said the […]
Medicaid expansion may be enacted in North Carolina, pending approval of final budget
North Carolina passes budget that could expand Medicaid to cover 600,000 adults who lack health insurance eligibility or income, but efforts tied to expanding casino licenses are off the table This remains the final hurdle. Expansion appears to be back on a smoother track after Republican legislative leaders said late Tuesday that they would stick […]
We Enacted Same Gun Ban Gov. Grisham Is Pushing – 3 Years Ago
On Friday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller (D) responded to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s (D) amended order banning concealed carry in city parks and playgrounds, which the city of Albuquerque did three years ago. He explained that guns are prohibited in the park. He noted that the ban faces litigation. Guns were banned in nearly all […]