Greene advances English-language legislation before ‘unwanted’ Bad Bunny Super Bowl show
Senator Greene Calls for English to be Made Official Language Amid Super Bowl Controversy On Monday, Senator Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) urged Congress to establish English as the official language of the United States as a response to the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny in February. “Bad Bunny says America will have […]
Governor signs criminal justice legislation following the killing of a Ukrainian refugee
North Carolina’s New Criminal Justice Law North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed a new criminal justice law on Friday, dedicated to 23-year-old Irina Zaltoska, who tragically lost her life on the Charlotte Light Rail last August. Known as “Iryna’s Law,” this legislation received strong support in the state Congress, where Republicans dominate both chambers. The […]
North Carolina governor approves Iryna’s Law amid criticism of Republican legislation
North Carolina’s “Iryna Law” Aims to Increase Bail for Violent Crimes North Carolina Governor Josh Stein officially enacted the “Iryna Law” on Friday. This legislation raises bail amounts for certain offenders and prohibits cashless bail for those committing violent crimes, a change prompted by the tragic deaths of Ukrainian evacuees in an incident on Charlotte’s […]
Utah legislation seeks to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard to recognize Charlie Kirk
In Utah, legislators have opted to rename a road previously honoring gay rights activist Harvey Milk, instead paying tribute to conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Republican state Representative Trevor Lee has proposed a bill to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard, located at 900 South in Salt Lake City, to Charlie Kirk Boulevard. Lee argued that the change […]
GOP Representative Mark Harris Plans to Propose Legislation Against Cashless Bail
Rep. Mark Harris Plans New Bills on Cashless Bail Policies Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) recently shared his intention to introduce two new bills aimed at limiting federal funding for jurisdictions that implement cashless bail policies or reduce police funding. The proposed measures, titled No funds for lawless jurisdiction and Cashless bail reporting law, have garnered […]
Tom Cotton Proposes Legislation to Reduce H-1B Visa Program
Proposed Bill Aims to Cut H-1B Visa Holders in the U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) is set to unveil a bill on Tuesday that seeks to drastically lower the number of H-1B visa holders in white-collar positions across the United States. The legislation, which is being made public on Tuesday morning, will end the current […]
Republican Representatives to Propose Legislation to Commemorate Charlie Kirk on Silver Dollar Coins
New Legislation Proposed to Honor Charlie Kirk Two Republican representatives are set to introduce a bill recognizing Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, by placing his likeness on thousands of silver dollar coins. Rep. August Pfluger from Texas and ABE Hamadeh of Arizona discussed their intent to launch this legislation later this week. […]
New legislation aims to limit bureaucrats holding multiple government jobs at the same time
New Bill Targets Double Dipping Among Federal Employees Washington – It seems not everyone can mimic Marco Rubio. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is introducing legislation aimed at addressing the issue of government officials holding multiple civil service positions at once without appropriate permission. Current laws already prevent full-time government workers from holding multiple federal roles […]
Thune leverages shutdown deadline to urge Democrats on funding legislation
Senate Leaders Face Funding Impasse Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is trying to pressure Senate Democrats into agreeing to a short-term funding extension. However, he has yet to make any moves to actually advance this initiative. Last week, both parties in the Senate blocked a continuing resolution (CR) and have since left Washington, D.C., […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom approves legislation prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face coverings.
California Law Prohibits Law Enforcement from Wearing Masks On Saturday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill aimed at banning law enforcement from wearing masks or disguises while conducting official duties in California. Introduced earlier in the week, this legislation classifies it as a misdemeanor for local, state, or federal officers to cover their faces—except […]