Louisiana GOP lawmakers advance bill similar to Texas’ that would allow police to arrest, detain illegal immigrants
Louisiana Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Monday that, if passed, would allow local and state police to arrest and detain illegal immigrants. Associated Press report. The Republican-controlled state Senate passed the Senate Bill 388 State Sen. Valarie Hodges (R) said it passed on a 28-11 vote with 14 co-authors. in post In X, Hodges wrote, […]
Pastor Brooks and Project H.O.O.D. visited by Capitol Hill lawmakers in ‘major step forward’
Members of the House Ways and Means Committee visited Project HOOD, a nonprofit organization focused on providing mentorship, training, and community to residents of Chicago’s South Side. “The fact that they’re coming to see our work and learn about what we do speaks volumes,” said Project HOOD (Helping Others Take Their Destiny In Their Own […]
Maryland lawmakers pass bill to support port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse
The Democratic-controlled Maryland General Assembly on Monday approved a bill to help Port of Baltimore employees affected by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The March 26 bridge collapse and its impact on a major economic engine prompted lawmakers to take action in the final two weeks of the legislative session. The bill would authorize […]
Maryland lawmakers focus on bridge collapse relief as legislative session closes
The Democratic-controlled Maryland General Assembly moved forward with major legislation on Monday as the current legislative session draws to a close. Lawmakers’ top priority was measures aimed at assisting port workers affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “One of Cine Die’s top priorities is to pass port legislation that […]
WHITLEY: Are Lawmakers Overlooking Domestic Data Threats By Focusing Too Much On China, TikTok?
We recently ran a column here about the Japanophobia driving some American opposition to Nippon Steel’s efforts to purchase the iconic U.S. Steel corporation. Since the end of the Second World War, Japan has been a stalwart American ally. Yet as evidenced by the Japanese company’s efforts to acquire an American one, the distrust of that […]
Albany lawmakers skip town to catch Monday’s eclipse
ALBANY – Some New York state lawmakers slipped out of town Monday to watch the solar eclipse, even as negotiations over an already delayed budget drag on. While members of Congress spent much of the day vacationing, heading back to their districts to observe celestial phenomena, about a dozen state senators were busy working on […]
San Francisco lawmakers want to let city residents sue grocery stores
Two San Francisco progressives are pushing a bill that would allow residents of the crime-ridden city to sue grocery stores that close without six months’ notice. A proposal by San Francisco Board of Supervisors members Dean Preston and Aaron Peskin would require businesses to find replacement grocery stores or make plans with nearby residents to […]
Ohio lawmakers want to expand candidate challenges
(The Center Square) – Any Ohio voter could protest a candidate for public office if new legislation clears the state Legislature. Currently, only a registered member of the candidate’s party can file a protest, but Reps. Angie King, R-Celina, and Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, believe a change will make elections more open. “Transparency is key […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces reckoning with $73B budget deficit lawmakers say he helped create
California Governor Gavin Newsom needs to eliminate a $73 billion budget deficit by the end of June, but some lawmakers and analysts say the governor’s “mismanagement of the state’s finances” has caused the problem. claims. In 2022, Newsom will $301 billion budget It was enacted into law and boasted a surplus of $97 billion. The […]
Lawmakers celebrate South Carolina win in women’s NCAA championship
Lawmakers took to social media to commemorate South Carolina’s victory over Iowa State in the NCAA women’s basketball championship game on Sunday. The South Carolina Gamecocks ended their season undefeated with an 87-75 victory over Iowa basketball sensation Caitlin Clark on Sunday. The women’s championship game had attracted national attention due to South Carolina’s undefeated […]