Mick Jagger Attacks Governor Jeff Landry During Rolling Stones Concert in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Mick Jagger briefly intervened in Louisiana politics as the Rolling Stones performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, verbally attacking the state’s conservative governor. did. According to New Orleans news outlets, the band was finishing “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” during its Thursday night set when Jagger […]
Nebraska governor says state ‘will not comply’ with new Title IX rules
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) Said Nebraska is “not complying” with the Biden administration’s recent changes to Title IX, the Nebraska Examiner reported Friday. “It is my duty to protect our children and women’s track and field,” Pillen said in a statement, according to the Nebraska Examiner. “The President’s new rules threaten women’s safety and […]
Georgia Governor Signs Migrant Law After Laken Riley’s Murder
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) signed a series of bills Wednesday, including the Georgia Criminal Alien Tracking and Reporting Act. Kemp signed the Georgia Criminal Alien Tracking and Reporting Act (House Bill 1105), officials said. The law would require police and security services to identify illegal aliens who commit crimes and detain them for deportation […]
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Repealing 1864 Near-Total Abortion Ban
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs quickly signed a bill Thursday repealing an 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions. Just that day, the Senate passed the bill and sent it to her desk. On Wednesday, two Republican state senators joined Democrats to advance the repeal, and the bill passed 16-14. The Senate vote came a […]
Louisiana governor knocks Mick Jagger over ‘stone age’ crack
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) on Thursday night after the Rolling Stones frontman disavowed Mick Jagger’s policies during Thursday’s performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. , criticized Mick Jagger. “We’re a welcoming people, right?” Jagger told the crowd. NBC local bureau. “I hope Mr. Landry enjoys the show. He’s really inclusive. He’s […]
Alabama governor signs bill enshrining Biden on November ballot
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) reportedly signed a bill Thursday that ensures President Biden will appear on the state’s ballot in November. The Hill has reached out to Ivey’s office for comment. Associated Press reported A spokesperson said the bill has been signed. The bill’s salvo comes after the Alabama Senate unanimously approved it last […]
Georgia governor signs controversial Republican-backed bill requiring cash bail for more offenses
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (D) on Wednesday signed a controversial bill requiring cash bail for additional crimes that require cash bail. according to To the press release from his office. Senate Bill 63 (SB 3) add The list of crimes that require cash bail in the Peach State includes extortion, sex trafficking and animal cruelty. […]
Fmr governor rails against Obamacare’s rising costs: ‘More crony capitalism’
Louisiana’s former Republican governor has slammed Obamacare as “political corruption of the worst kind,” claiming it was designed to establish dependence on the federal government and that this ideology is unique to health care. He also suggested that this was not the case. Bobby Jindal, a former Republican congressman who ran unsuccessfully for president in […]
GOP lawmakers hit with ‘gut punch’ as red state’s Dem governor ekes out win in transgender bill battle
Kansas Republicans failed Monday night to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a bill that would ban surgeries for transgender children. Just hours after the Senate voted 27-13 to override the veto, the state House’s Republican supermajority secured the reversal by two votes. The final vote was 82-43, with two Republicans voting against it. […]
‘The View’ goes off on ‘Governor Cruella’ Kristi Noem over killing dog: ‘Sign of a sociopath’
Co-hosts of ABC’s “The View” criticized South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, calling her “Governor Cruella” over her upcoming memoir in which she reveals she once killed a young dog. He was labeled a “sociopath.” Co-host Whoopi Goldberg said that while “both sides of the aisle don’t really agree,” they were “united in outrage” over the […]