Louisiana bill to castrate sex offenders moving toward governor’s desk for signature
A bill proposed in the Louisiana Senate that would give judges the power to order the castration of convicted child rapists could become law. Reversible chemical castration through drugs is already a criminal offense in the state, but earlier this month the House passed a bill from Democratic Sen. Regina Barrow by a vote of […]
Cook Political Report shifts North Carolina governor’s race to ‘toss up’
Nonpartisan Cook Political Report (CPR) on Tuesday changed the closely watched North Carolina gubernatorial race from “Democrat-leaning” to “close,” citing the Republican candidate’s impressive fundraising metrics. The race is pitting Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson against Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein to succeed Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper, who is term-limited. Of the state’s 7.4 million […]
Sununu names the two governors all the other governors hate
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Thursday slammed two of his fellow governors, saying he got along well with many of the governors he worked with, with the exception of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sununu was responding to a question from moderator Fred Ryan of the Ronald Reagan […]
Republican governors tell Biden they don’t want WHO having authority in their states
Twenty-four Republican governors say they don’t want the World Health Organization (WHO) to have call-up power in the event of a new global pandemic. letter They sent it to President Biden this week. According to the Republican Governors Association, two proposals are currently being negotiated that would give the WHO “unprecedented and unconstitutional” powers in […]
UNC System Board of Governors Votes to End DEI Policy
The University of North Carolina System, which governs 17 schools, voted this week to eliminate its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policy. The UNC Board of Trustees voted to repeal a policy adopted in 2019 aimed at “fostering an inclusive environment” and required “each school to submit an annual diversity and inclusion report to the […]
UNC Board of Governors votes to repeal DEI mandates for North Carolina public universities
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Thursday voted in favor of a new policy that would eliminate previous diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mandates for the state’s public universities. After the vote, about 50 students and other demonstrators gathered outside the UNC System offices in Raleigh, and at least two protesters […]
Partner At Firm Under Investigation For Role In Opioid Crisis Sat On Veteran Health Panel With Dem Governors
A partner at a consulting firm under criminal investigation for its role in the opioid crisis sat alongside Democratic governors during Friday’s panel discussion on veterans’ health care, Politico reported. Scott Blackburn is a partner at McKinsey & Company. The consulting firm is being investigated by the Justice Department for advising major opioid manufacturers on […]
Desperate Governors Beg For Offshore Wind Cost Relief
Six Atlantic shore Governors are begging the Feds to bail them out of a huge looming offshore wind cost overrun. They sent Biden a joint letter asking for a list of relief measures ranging from tax breaks to revenue sharing. The outcome is far from clear but my guess is the largess is unlikely to […]
3 US governors ask Turks and Caicos to release Americans detained over ammo
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Air Force secretary rebuffs pleas from governors over Space Force National Guard plans
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall maintained his support for a proposal that would take some National Guard units and reassign them to the Space Force despite widespread opposition from the governors who have authority over those service members. The secretary refused to withdraw his support for the controversial proposal during a discussion with governors on […]