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Gov. Lee names successor to retiring Tennessee Supreme Court justice

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Thursday the selection of Mary L. Wagner to fill an upcoming vacancy on the state Supreme Court. The Republican governor nominated Wagner, a circuit court judge in Shelby County, which includes Memphis. This seat is currently held by Judge Roger Page, who is scheduled to retire on August 31st. Tennessee […]

MD Gov. Moore and lawmakers propose more collaboration within juvenile justice system

Maryland political leaders unveiled a bill Wednesday that would increase accountability for juvenile offenders and the adults who run the juvenile justice system, but one leading lawmaker called it a “huge mess” without meaningful oversight. He said he was struggling in the middle of the day. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore huddled with leaders of the […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis deploys National Guard to Texas

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that his state will deploy the National Guard to support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s efforts to stem the flow of illegal immigrants at the southern border. At a news conference Thursday morning, DeSantis announced he would send a battalion of “up to” 1,000 Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas. […]

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill officially defining antisemitism in state law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a bill defining anti-Semitism in state law and providing aid to Jewish residents despite concerns that the bill would hinder those who oppose Israel’s actions. declared. The Republican governor said that by enacting this legislation, “we reaffirm our commitment to a Georgia where all people can live, learn, […]

Gov. Kristi Noem seeks to further bolster Texas security efforts at US-Mexico border

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is considering increasing support for border security in Texas, including razor wire and the deployment of patrol agents. In her speech to Congress, Noem criticized the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, focusing on the threat posed by Mexican drug cartels. She has previously deployed the South Dakota National Guard to […]

Montana Parents Slam GOP Gov For ’Word Soup’ Response In Teen Trans Case, Says Family Unit Has Been ‘Destroyed’

Montana parents in an ongoing legal battle with state authorities over custody of their daughter on Wednesday slammed the Republican governor’s “word soup” response and said family bonds have been “destroyed.” Krista and Todd Kolstad appeared on “The Megyn Kelly Show” to discuss the timeline for their legal battle over their 14-year-old daughter Jennifer, who […]