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Proposal to let parents be fined for kids’ crimes heads to TN governor’s desk

A proposal that would allow parents to be fined for their children’s criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s desk for approval. The Republican-dominated House on Monday approved allowing a judge to impose fines of up to $1,000 on the parent or legal guardian of a child who commits a second criminal offense. […]

DeSantis delivers a governor’s masterclass in governance

As Republicans search for a winning message in this election, they are embroiled in a turmoil over abortion. Oddly enough, the Republican Party is moving left on this issue, going through a mental turmoil to reverse long-standing conservative positions, but Ron DeSantis says he doesn’t have to sell out his values ​​to win elections. And […]

Japanese PM Kishida to visit North Carolina governor’s mansion in historic first

After days in Washington highlighting global security concerns, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida toured North Carolina on Friday and focused on another concern: the state’s title as the state’s largest foreign investor. I’m planning to put a spotlight on it. Kishida, who will serve as Japan’s prime minister starting in 2021, will visit two Japanese […]

Wisconsin voters ban Zuckerbucks after effectively overriding their Democratic governor’s past vetoes

Wisconsin, along with 27 other states, is working to make it more difficult for well-funded ideologues such as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to interfere in elections. Democratic Governor Tony Evers exercised the right of veto Multiple efforts to keep so-called “Zuckerbacks” out of Badger State elections. The state’s Republican-controlled Legislature had believed that lawmakers would […]

Kentucky bill calling for harsher criminal penalties heads to governor’s desk

The Kentucky House of Representatives voted in favor of a sweeping criminal justice bill Thursday. If the bill becomes law, harsher penalties will be imposed to deter illegal activities. The bill now goes to skeptical Gov. Andy Beshear. “It’s hard to comment on a bill that tries to do so much,” Beshear said of the […]

New York assembly speaker says ‘raising penalties’ isn’t a ‘deterrent’ for criminals, rejects governor’s plan to curb retail theft

New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D) said Tuesday that “increased penalties” will not be a “deterrent” to criminals. new york post report. Heastie rejected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to curb shoplifting and assaults on retail workers by increasing sentencing. Hochul called for tougher penalties for violent shoplifters as part of the state […]

Maine rejects sweeping electric vehicle mandate in blow to governor’s climate agenda

Maine’s top environmental regulator has rejected the state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate in a surprise vote, bucking concerns about climate change expressed by eco groups and Democrats. The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) has rejected the so-called Advanced Clean Car Program after overwhelming opposition from stakeholders and residents. The proposed program is Mirror regulations […]