New legislation aims at California after the state raised millions for phone and internet services for deceased individuals
Bill Introduced to Address Fraud in Federal Lifeline Program On Thursday, federal lawmakers presented a bill designed to tackle suspected fraud in a federal initiative that funds phone and internet services for deceased individuals. Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is focusing on the Lifeline program, which offers subsidies to low-income Americans. This move comes after […]
Kansas cancels transgender driver’s licenses and birth certificates due to new legislation
Kansas Revokes Driver’s Licenses and Birth Certificates for Transgender Residents Kansas has enacted a law that revokes the driver’s licenses and birth certificates of transgender individuals who have changed their gender designation on official documents, effective this Thursday. This new legislation, known as Senate Replacement Bill 244, will affect around 1,700 residents, who will need […]
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin campaigns for new legislation to safeguard places of worship during demonstrations
City Council Advocates for Anti-Semitism Bills On Wednesday, City Council President Julie Menin joined faith leaders and legislative colleagues to promote a set of new bills aimed at addressing anti-Semitism. One significant proposal focuses on enhancing protections for places of worship during protests. “These bills stem from a straightforward yet crucial principle: Every New Yorker […]
Dalilah Coleman’s family asks Congress to support driver license legislation.
The parents of 7-year-old Dalila Coleman issued a statement on Wednesday after their daughter was recognized during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. They discussed her recovery and their push for Congress to pass a law in her name. “It really meant a lot to us that Dalila’s story was acknowledged, particularly by […]
Public meeting scheduled to discuss legislation aimed at updating Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Hearing on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s Reorganization A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in the House Financial Services Committee to discuss Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s proposal to establish a holding company. State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Center) is backing the measure, which aims to reorganize the health services firm under […]
New Jersey Democrats encounter criticism for the contentious F—ICE Act legislation
Democratic officials in a significant blue state are encountering pushback over a recent bill aimed at reducing federal immigration enforcement, featuring a strikingly profane acronym. The F—ICE Act, which actually unfolds as “Combatting Illegal Practices and Continuing to Empower Individuals and Communities Act,” would permit civil lawsuits concerning U.S. Constitution violations during immigration enforcement activities. […]
Florida legislation would permit churches to employ armed volunteers for safety.
Florida Bill on Armed Security at Places of Worship A new bill in Florida might enable churches, synagogues, mosques, and other worship sites to employ armed volunteers for security purposes without needing professional certification. Senate Bill 52, which gained unanimous support earlier this month, proposes that these places of worship can utilize armed volunteers instead […]
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Enacts Restricted Amnesty Legislation
Venezuela’s Amnesty Law Signed Amid Criticism On Thursday night, Delcy Rodriguez, identified as Venezuela’s “acting president,” signed an “amnesty law” that has drawn criticism from local human rights organizations for not adequately addressing the needs of political prisoners under the socialist regime. Rodriguez enacted the bill right after it received approval from the National Assembly, […]
Florida legislation aims to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
Florida Airport Renaming Bill Passes The airport near President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate might soon bear his name, as both chambers of the Florida Legislature have approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after him. In recent months, Trump’s name has appeared on various infrastructure, including the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., […]
Social Security Fairness Act: Addressing unfair taxes and the legislation designed to resolve it
February 20, 2026, 5:03 a.m. ET Some congressional members are expressing concerns that the Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law in early 2025, is unfair regarding taxes. This legislation worked to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which had previously reduced benefits for about 3.2 million public sector […]