Michigan GOP lawmakers slam taxpayer-funded rent subsidies for migrants
Michigan Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over certain provisions of the state’s New Rental Subsidy program, which gives up to $500 to landlords who rent to immigrants. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration has argued that the program is aimed at helping newly arrived immigrants find affordable housing and better integrate into society. The program, which […]
ND lawmakers anticipate spending $1M in defense of congressional age limit
North Dakota lawmakers are anticipating legal challenges to the Legislature’s age limit proposal, estimating it will cost $1 million to defend the bill before the U.S. Supreme Court, and some observers say this could be a test. I think there is a high possibility that this will become a case. The Legislature’s top committee on […]
Nebraska lawmakers debate 1 cent sales tax hike
Lawmakers in Nebraska’s unicameral legislature are debating a proposal to increase the state’s sales tax by 1 percent. Among the bill’s provisions are new taxes on candy and soda and a 100% tax on hemp and CBD products. A vote is expected on Tuesday on whether to advance the bill to the second of three […]
Iowa lawmakers pass teacher retention bonus in district hit by January shooting
Teachers in rural Iowa districts where a deadly school shooting occurred earlier this year would receive bonuses if they don’t quit their jobs under a new bill approved by lawmakers and sent to the governor. You will be able to do this. The Jan. 4 attack at a high school in Perry, Iowa, about 40 […]
Baltimore bridge collapse latest crisis pushing Wes Moore to pressure Maryland lawmakers
With Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) cutting $3.3 billion worth in infrastructure projects last year due to inflation, and now dealing with a state assembly that is struggling to pass a balanced budget, covering the costs of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and reestablishing shipping at the port is just another problem for him. While […]
GOP lawmakers slam Biden for hosting Iraqi prime minister amid Mideast conflict
A group of Senate and House Republicans express deep concerns about President Biden’s bilateral talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani and oppose talks over Iranian influence in Iraq. are doing. Republican lawmakers also criticized the upcoming meeting, scheduled for April 15, as undermining U.S. support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s […]
Lawmakers propose legislation to allow spiritual chaplains in public schools
Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed bills that would allow spiritual chaplains in public schools. Texas kicked off the movement by passing a law allowing school chaplains, leaving more than 1,200 school districts to decide whether to allow chaplains as employees or volunteers. The Florida Legislature passed a school chaplain bill, pending […]
Kansas lawmakers race to reckon with flat tax, DEI disputes, disability services before spring break
Kansas lawmakers are rushing to cut taxes, fund disability services and address immigration issues before the annual three-week spring break begins next week. Most bills that don’t pass at that point will not be considered when lawmakers return for a short omnibus session on April 29. Republicans are at odds over how to cut income […]
Red State Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Chinese Land Purchases Near Military Sites After DCNF Investigation
The Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday preventing foreign adversaries from buying up land near sensitive military sites following a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation. In an 84-39 vote, the Kansas House passed SB172, which prevents firms and entities linked to China and other countries identified as foreign adversaries from owning or purchasing […]
Georgia lawmakers to crack down on arrested migrants’ immigration status after Laken Riley’s brutal murder
Georgia’s state legislature has approved tougher immigration enforcement legislation following the brutal beating death of nursing student Laken Riley, allegedly by a Venezuelan immigrant. The bill currently only requires Republican Gov. Brian Kemp to sign it into law. CNN reported. “While Joe Biden and his liberal allies refuse to protect our citizens and secure our […]