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GOP challenges Hochul’s climate law as New Yorkers deal with rising utility costs

GOP challenges Hochul’s climate law as New Yorkers deal with rising utility costs

House Republicans in New York are stepping up their efforts to pressure Governor Kathy Hochul over rising utility costs in the state. Led by Rep. Mike Lawler, they’re urging her to scrap the 2019 climate change legislation, mentioning the “high” energy prices New Yorkers are facing. In a letter to Hochul, the lawmakers highlighted that […]

ICE re-arrests MS-13 gang member freed due to California’s sanctuary law

ICE re-arrests MS-13 gang member freed due to California's sanctuary law

California’s sanctuary law is facing renewed scrutiny following the arrest of a known MS-13 gang member, often referred to as “The Witches.” This marks the second time this individual has been apprehended in the state, having previously been arrested and released under the Biden administration in 2023. David Antonio Aviles Perez, 35, was arrested by […]

Supreme Court Decides Against Colorado Law Prohibiting So-Called ‘Conversion Therapy’

Supreme Court Decides Against Colorado Law Prohibiting So-Called 'Conversion Therapy'

Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado’s “Conversion Therapy” Law The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, striking down Colorado’s “conversion therapy” law. This law had barred therapists from assisting minors in reconciling their “gender identity” with their biological reality. In a notable 8-1 decision, the court expressed concerns that the law could infringe on […]

Bronx residents in Assembly Speaker Heastie’s area express frustration over rising utility costs as Democrats resist Hochul’s adjustments to the climate law aimed at saving money.

Bronx residents in Assembly Speaker Heastie's area express frustration over rising utility costs as Democrats resist Hochul's adjustments to the climate law aimed at saving money.

Utility bills are on the rise. Residents in the Bronx, within Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s district, expressed frustration on Monday regarding skyrocketing utility costs, coinciding with a clash in the state Legislature over Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal to delay mandates from New York’s contentious climate change law. This dissatisfaction arises as lawmakers, spearheaded by Heastie […]

Parents advocate for law changes following Meta court decision: ‘Devices should be banned for children until they reach 18.’

Parents advocate for law changes following Meta court decision: ‘Devices should be banned for children until they reach 18.’

Parents are increasingly concerned about safeguarding their children from the dangers posed by social media platforms, especially following recent court rulings that hit tech giant Meta with substantial fines. Julie Frumin, a 43-year-old mother of two from Westlake Village, near Los Angeles, expressed her fears, saying, “95% of our children are using products that we […]

Judge appointed by Obama determines that North Carolina’s voter ID law is constitutional.

Judge appointed by Obama determines that North Carolina's voter ID law is constitutional.

North Carolina Voter ID Law Ruled Constitutional A federal judge, originally appointed by President Obama, has changed her stance on North Carolina’s voter ID law, declaring it constitutional. This ruling is considered a significant win for Republicans and supporters of election security after a lengthy legal struggle lasting seven years. On Thursday, Judge Loretta Biggs […]