Draft of Free Speech Legislation Released
Freedom Lawyers Propose New Speech Bill for the UK A coalition of freedom lawyers is pushing forward with a new speech bill aimed at overriding decades of laws that they feel stifle freedom of expression in the UK, essentially crafting a version of the First Amendment for the British populace. “Freedom of speech doesn’t really […]
Bipartisan Group Calls on Congress to Support Antitrust Legislation that Helps Small Businesses Compete with Big Tech
A group of skeptics from both the left and right of the political spectrum is urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance a bill aimed at preventing large platforms from promoting their own products over those of third-party sellers. This coalition has reached out to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member […]
Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s proposed legislation would mandate Apple and Google to confirm users’ ages prior to app downloads.
Proposed Legislation for Age Verification in Apps Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) is set to unveil a new bill next week that would mandate Apple and Google to confirm the ages of users prior to downloading apps that may be harmful. This legislation would empower parents to have a genuine means of restricting the content their […]
NY officials advocate for legislation to protect 500K Essential Plan members from losing their coverage
Notice of Insurance Program Cuts for New Yorkers A notice was released Wednesday, stating that around 450,000 New Yorkers will be dropped from the Essential Plan, a public insurance program, due to cuts in federal funding happening this July. Those losing their coverage can, of course, look to purchase a replacement. However, experts caution that […]
Action Network initiates $10 million advertising campaign for Republican tax cuts legislation
Tax Cuts Promoted by Republican Advocacy Group Conservative advocacy groups aligned with House Speaker Mike Johnson are investing heavily in promoting tax cuts through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. On Tuesday, the American Action Network (AAN) unveiled a $10 million advertising campaign that will run across the nation until the April 15 tax filing […]
Easier access to pepper spray proposed in NY legislation
New York Lawmakers Push to Ease Restrictions on Pepper Spray Sales ALBANY – A bipartisan effort in New York aims to loosen the state’s strict laws surrounding the sale of pepper spray. Currently, shipping pepper spray to anyone in New York is prohibited, and only licensed gun stores and pharmacies can sell it. The proposed […]
Mamdani misses Bernie Sanders’ Bronx rally focused on taxing the wealthy as conflicts over progressive legislation rise with Gov. Hochul.
Large Turnout for “Tax the Rich” Rally in the Bronx A substantial number of left-leaning supporters gathered for a “Tax the Rich” rally featuring Senator Bernie Sanders in the Bronx on Sunday. Interestingly, Mayor Zoran Mamdani didn’t participate, as he navigates a complex relationship with Governor Hochul regarding tax policies. Over 1,000 attendees filled the […]
Governor Signs Legislation Offering More Protection to Gun Manufacturers Against Unwarranted Lawsuits
Utah Governor Signs Bill to Protect Gun Manufacturers On Thursday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) enacted legislation aimed at reinforcing protections for gun manufacturers against unwarranted lawsuits. This new law is designated as HB 214. The NRA-ILA mentioned that it “enhances liability protections for firearm manufacturers, sellers, and industry organizations by shielding them from being […]
California legislation aims to include labels for non-ultra-processed foods on grocery products.
California shoppers may soon notice new labels on grocery products aimed at identifying items that aren’t ultra-processed. This initiative comes from a bill, AB 2244, introduced by Rep. Jesse Gabriel. The proposed law plans to establish a “California Certified” label for manufacturers that meet specific criteria indicating their products aren’t ultra-processed foods (UPF). The intention […]
Pennsylvania legislation would permit bars to remain open until 4 am for the FIFA World Cup.
Celebration Plans for America’s 250th Anniversary in Pennsylvania As the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Pennsylvania is making sure to bring the party vibe. Senate Bill 1218 is set to allow bars to serve alcohol until 4 a.m., extending their hours by two hours for a period of 40 days. Bar owners […]