Now is the time to guard against reckless banking legislation
All this has happened before and it will all happen again. Tired of the cycle of financial deregulation and subsequent financial disasters familiarity in addition. The only hope for breaking out of this wasteful and destructive cycle is reformation that is durable enough to give us a chance to learn enough from one of the […]
To combat anti-trans legislation, state Democrats team up with unlikely ally: the filibuster
Democrats in Republican-led state legislatures are adding filibusters to their toolkit when it comes to fighting laws targeting LGBTQ rights. Action on the Missouri Senate floor last week saw a band of Democratic state senators filibuster for two days in a row a bill that would bar transgender minors from accessing gender-affirming health care. So […]
Utah Pro-Life Orgs Take Victory Lap Over Abortion Clinic Ban, Eye More Legislation
Utah’s pro-life groups are pleased Wednesday’s passage of HB 467, which will close all abortion clinics in the state by early 2024, but will continue to focus more pro-life legislative efforts. I guess. Salt Lake City’s Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC), Pro-Life Utah and Abortion-Free Utah funded the Pregnancy Resource Center to promote Alternative Abortion (A2A), […]
Florida, Texas lawmakers discuss strict legislation for border security as both governors eye presidential run
As Republicans test federal authority over immigration, Texas and Florida are debating particularly tough laws on border security, led by talkative Republican governors who are considering running for president. . The moves at two Republican-controlled state capitols set a backdrop of polarization in Congress as President Joe Biden looks to his own re-election bid while […]
Senate Advances Legislation to Repeal Military Authorizations in Iraq
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to advance a bill that would repeal two active endorsements of the Gulf War and the Use of Military Force Against Iraq (AUMF) since 2002. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-Indiana) co-sponsored the bill, which passed 67-28 with bipartisan support. Now that the procedural vote has been passed, […]
Proposed freight rail legislation could make us less safe and cost us more
spectacular and terrifying Train derailment in New Palestine, Ohio A bipartisan proposal that sparked a public outcry over the dangers of transporting dangerous goods (dangerous goods) Railway Safety Act 2023 Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), JD Vance (R-Ohio), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Josh Hawley (RR) -Month). As someone who has worked […]
Chinese spy balloon takedown triggers Senate legislation on tracking
Two senators have introduced legislation to strengthen tracking of high-altitude balloons across the country, following the incident of a Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States last month. Senators Ted Budd (RN.C.) and Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) release Wednesday they introduced legislation In that case, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should make a rule […]
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US
House Republicans on Friday introduced a law banning foreign companies known to violate human rights from leasing and operating mines on state land, as part of a broader effort to promote domestic energy and mining. . of limit The “foreign villains” law is part of a broader GOP package aimed at simplifying the permitting of […]
Don’t destroy entrepreneurship with poorly designed antitrust legislation
Startups are the lifeblood of innovation in America.Startups funded by venture capital generate innovation disproportionatelyHowever, the proposed Senate America’s Online Innovation and Choice Act (AICOA) has once again become the subject of Senate hearings, focusing on “self-prioritization” by big tech companies, but not subject to legislation. may have unintended negative consequences for technology acquisitions by […]
‘Sanctuary City’ legislation introduced in L.A.
Snow-capped mountains can be seen behind the skyline of downtown Los Angeles, California on March 2, 2023. A new cold wave has brought snow and hail to unusually low elevations in Southern California’s mountains. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN/AFP) (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Geraldine BerryUpdated 11:26 AM PT – Wednesday, […]