American people ‘exhausted’ by lawmakers ‘kicking the ball’ on immigration: Border town mayor
Democrats and Republicans alike have succumbed to election-year politics and refused to compromise on the recently revealed failed bipartisan border security bill, believing the bill’s failure would “stop the bleeding”. said the Texas Border Patrol Mayor. “I think both political parties are acting because this is an election year,” McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos told Fox […]
EU lawmakers demand probe into alleged vote fraud allegations in Serbia
European Union lawmakers have called for an independent investigation into allegations of voter fraud in Serbia’s recent elections. They demanded that EU funds be stopped if Belgrade authorities do not cooperate with investigations or engage in election fraud. International human rights watchdogs reported harsh rhetoric during opinion polls, media bias, pressure on public officials, and […]
Filmmakers in Georgia should do more to earn tax breaks, lawmakers say
Leading Georgia lawmakers say that to get the most from Georgia’s lucrative film tax credit, filmmakers should be required to do more than just show a peach at the end of the credits. claims. Thanks in large part to tax breaks, The Hunger Games, Marvel movies, Fast & Furious 7, and many other productions were […]
Kentucky lawmakers break bread with the homeless while weighing public camping ban in state legislature
Kentucky lawmakers considering a bill that would make sleeping on sidewalks and under bridges illegal Wednesday shared a meal of fried chicken and green beans with those most likely to be affected by the bill. At a luncheon in a Capitol annex, lawmakers offered a glimpse into the lives of unhoused Kentuckians as they consider […]
Congress needs to do more to avoid private funding in elections, lawmakers agree
Republican House committee members on Wednesday alleged that Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg used large donations to mobilize Democratic voters in battleground states during the 2020 general election. Several Republican lawmakers said they were willing to use taxpayer money to help administer elections, but said they would ban donations such as “Zuckerbucks,” a term used to […]
Whitmer introduces $80.7B budget slammed by GOP lawmakers
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday proposed an $80.7 billion budget aimed at increasing education spending and fulfilling a promise to provide students with a free education from preschool to community college. The second-term Democratic governor announced his budget at a joint meeting of the House and Senate appropriations committees. This comes on the heels […]
Biden sends WH delegation to Michigan as state lawmakers vow to cast ‘uncommitted’ ballots in primary election
A delegation of Biden administration officials is scheduled to meet with Muslim and Arab American community leaders Thursday in Michigan, where dozens of state employees will vote “unvoted” in the upcoming Democratic primary. This was the day after the plan was announced. The meeting in Detroit comes amid growing hostility toward President Biden among Muslims […]
Bipartisan Lawmakers Meet With Families Of Israeli Hostages
Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on February 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Bipartisan members of Congress welcomed Israeli MPs and families of hostages held by Hamas to a press conference to commemorate the 124th day since their families were abducted on October 7, 2023. (Photo by […]
‘Mr. Bean’ Star Rowan Atkinson Blamed by Lawmakers for Slow EV Sales
British comedy icon Rowan Atkinson, eternally celebrated for his on-screen work Mr Bean, has just given his opinion on the future of electric vehicles (EVs). The company is accused of “hurting” the company and contributing to sluggish sales. that. The actor was name-checked during a meeting of the House of Lords’ Environment and Climate Change […]
US lawmakers scramble to address skyrocketing rent prices
Millions of Americans are struggling with inflation, a lack of affordable housing, and overwhelming rent increases due to the end of pandemic relief. A recent study found that half of renters nationwide are facing housing cost burdens, and the number of affordable housing units has declined significantly. The housing crisis has resulted in a surge […]