Swing state’s GOP forces through ‘common sense’ anti-sanctuary bill, despite governor’s veto
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary policies. Gov. Roy Cooper (D) had previously vetoed it. House Bill 10But the Republican majority in the state Legislature voted to override his decision. The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 30-19 on Wednesday, following approval by the […]
‘Common Sense’: GOP Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Sanctuary Bill In Swing State
North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would require law enforcement in the state to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Republican-controlled state legislature on Wednesday Override completed Regarding Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of HB 10, a bill that would effectively ban sanctuary city policies across the state. The new law requires […]
New Republican Governors Association chair says ‘focus’ is on helping Trump get ‘off to a strong start’
Marco Island, Florida – exclusive – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, the new chairman of the Republican Governors Association, said that the biggest mission of any Republican governor going forward will be to support President-elect Trump. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kemp emphasized that Republican governors have spent the past four years “pushing back” […]
Kemp to serve as Republican Governors Association chair
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) will be the next president of the Republican Governors Association (RGA). announced on Wednesdayafter the election at the RGA's annual conference. Kemp is stepping up from the role. 2024 Vice Chair He will be replaced by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (Republican), who will serve as vice chair in 2025. Both […]
Poll Floats Harris as Potential Candidate for 2026 CA Governor’s Race
Opinion poll co-sponsored by the left Los Angeles Times Endorsing failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris as the front-runner in the 2026 California gubernatorial election. University of California, Berkeley Institute of Government Poll show Vice President Kamala Harris could benefit from some name recognition in a potentially crowded field and has the support of many Democratic […]
A record 13 female governors to serve next year following historic election cycle
Thirteen female governors will be sworn in next year in the United States, surpassing the previous record of 12 set in 2022. Kelly Ayotte's victory in New Hampshire, the Associated Press announced Monday, broke an all-time high as the Republican is set to become the Granite State's next governor in January. “Having women in these […]
Democrat governors vow to resist Trump as massive deportation operation looms
Since Donald Trump's presidential victory, Democratic governors have vowed to stand up to the incoming administration on issues deemed outrageous. Their declaration comes as President-elect Trump promises to carry out a major deportation operation on his first day in office. The deportation operation is being carried out in response to the border crisis created by […]
Democrat Governors, City Leaders Pledge To Shield Illegal Immigrants From Trump’s Agenda
Democratic governors and other liberal politicians have lined up to vow to fight back against President-elect Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies. Trump, who won Tuesday's election by a landslide, promised to carry out mass deportations across the country and withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities, among a series of other hawkish enforcement proposals. But the […]
Caged tiger wheeled into LSU’s Tiger Stadium for the first time since 2015 at governor’s behest
Before kickoff of Saturday night's game between No. 14 LSU and No. 11 Alabama, a caged Bengal tiger was brought onto the field at Tiger Stadium for the first time in nearly a decade, fulfilling Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's wish. That tiger was not Mike VII, who lives on campus. Following the passing of the […]
Kristi Noem: Democratic governors should work with Donald Trump
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) said Friday that Democratic governors who have vowed to resist President-elect Trump's immigration policies are “grossly irresponsible” and should instead seek dialogue with the incoming administration. Ta. “If there was a new president in the White House, even if he wasn't from my party, the first thing I would […]