Gov. Hochul hasn’t canceled congestion pricing, so she can’t be sued over its halt, her lawyers say
Two lawsuits seeking to force Gov. Kathy Hokul to implement congestion pricing should be dismissed because technically the controversial plan has never been stopped, the governor's lawyers say in new court filings. That's the language issue that Hawkle's lawyers are using to try to persuade a Manhattan judge to dismiss a rival lawsuit filed against […]
Stacey Abrams-Founded Group Picks Fight with Gov. Brian Kemp
Groups claiming to be voting rights advocates are opposing measures to ensure election integrity, causing chaos in key battleground states. Fair Fight, a group founded by election denier Stacey Abrams, is running ads in Atlanta pressuring Gov. Brian Kemp (R-Ga.) to remove three “MAGA extremist” members of the Georgia State Election Board, a step Kemp […]
Texas Gov. Abbott reveals which 3 issues Trump should focus on during debate: ‘Let Harris talk’
LAS VEGAS — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has participated in numerous debates during his decades-long political career. After serving three terms as state attorney general, Abbott won the Texas gubernatorial election and was re-elected twice. So his advice to former President Trump ahead of Tuesday's first and final debate between the Republican presidential nominee […]
Gov. Abbott dismisses Biden-Harris victory lap narrative as Texas border crossings plunge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has touted a sharp drop in border crossings in 2024, blaming it on state efforts and not Biden administration policies. Abbott says the Biden administration is trying to “destroy” Texas' gains and is hurting rather than helping border security efforts. “Texas has the longest border of any state in the United […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes $150K down payment ‘handout’ to illegal immigrant homebuyers
California's Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, on Friday rejected a bill that would have made California the first in the nation to offer down payment assistance to undocumented immigrant homebuyers. Assembly Bill 1840, approved last month by both houses of the Democrat-controlled California Assembly, sought to allow undocumented immigrants access to the state's taxpayer-funded mortgage program […]
Winsome Earle-Sears announces VA gov bid to build on Youngkin record: It’s ‘all about business’
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earl Sears has announced he will run in 2025 to replace term-limited Gov. Glenn Youngkin, telling Fox News he wants to build on his Republican colleague's track record of revitalizing the state's economy. If Earl Sears wins the primary, he could face off against similarly prominent Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia […]
Gov. Shapiro warns ‘The View’ not to underestimate Trump in upcoming debate with Harris
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro warned the hosts of ABC's “The View” on Friday that former President Trump would be a worthy challenger to Vice President Kamala Harris in the next presidential debate. Trump and Harris will face off for the first time on Tuesday in Philadelphia, in a debate moderated by ABC News. While […]
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul doubles down on opposition to fracking — even after Kamala Harris said she backs it
New York Gov. Kathy Hockle insisted Thursday that “we don't do fracking in New York state” to boost energy supplies, even though Vice President Kamala Harris has now said she supports fracking for drilling for natural gas. “We're not fracking. We're not burning coal. We're not going backwards,” said Democrat The governor said At the […]
VA’s Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears Files to Run for Governor
Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, Winsome Earl Sears, a conservative Republican, plans to run for governor in 2025. Governor Glenn Youngkin is not running because Virginia governors are limited to one term. According to state elections department documents, Earl Sears filed a statement of organization on Wednesday. Reported On Thursday. She is scheduled to make the announcement […]
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears files to run for governor in 2025
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears (Republican) filed paperwork this week to run for governor of the state next year. Sears' filing was received by the Virginia Department of Elections on Wednesday, according to Nexstar's Richmond affiliate WRIC. The Hill is owned by Nexstar Media Group. The development came after Sears' team announced Wednesday that she […]