New York Legislator Decides Not to Back Initiatives Acknowledging Israel
Controversial Stance by New York State Sen. Zohran Mamdani Recent reports indicate that New York State Senator Zohran Mamdani (D) did not sign two resolutions, one recognizing Israel and the other condemning the Holocaust. As he campaigns for mayor of New York City, Mamdani’s decision not to back a state legislative resolution marking the 77th […]
NY legislator proposes ban on flavored nicotine pouches including Zyn, despite FDA backing
State lawmakers have approved the potential health benefits of the product to help smokers cut or quit smoking cancer-causing cigarettes, but the flavored nicotine pouch It is moving to ban the sale of. But replacing cigarettes covered in cigarettes with “very addictive” nicotine pouches is not the answer, Sen. Brad Hoyleman Cigal said. “This product […]
Local New York legislator jumping into race 'to flip' Lawler's seat in Congress
A local New York lawmaker said on Tuesday that he “let's turn it over” at the race in Rep. Mike Lawler's (RN.Y.) seat. “I'm a county councillor, former VP of the School Board and a mother who works with a proven record of delivering bipartisan victory to the Hudson Valley.” Rockland County Councilman Beth Davidson […]
MT Lawmakers Reject Banning Trans Legislator from Women’s Restrooms
Montana lawmakers have voted not to bar male lawmakers who identify as women from using the women's restroom at the state Capitol. The action began Tuesday when some Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in a legislative committee to reject the ban. USA Today reported on wednesday. Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D-Mont.), whose real name is Zachary Raasch, […]
Former California legislator suggests Trump mixed up Black men in helicopter story
In an interview with Politico, former California Senator Nate Holden said he was the black man who was on the helicopter with former President Trump, denying Trump’s claim that it was Willie Brown. “Willie is a short black man who lives in San Francisco.” Holden He told Politico. “I’m a tall black guy who lives […]
Hong Kong legislator eyes Bitcoin for fiscal reserves – Cointelegraph
Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Johnny Ng has announced plans to work with various stakeholders to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of incorporating Bitcoin into the special administrative region’s financial reserves. In a recent X post, Ng highlighted the growing global recognition of Bitcoin (BTC), which is often referred to as “digital gold” due […]
North Carolina county boards dismiss election protests from legislator. Recounts are next
HALIFAX, N.C. (AP) – Election boards in the three northeastern North Carolina counties that make up the House district announced earlier this month that the 10-term state lawmaker has a narrow lead in the Democratic primary. A formal protest launched by the government was dismissed. By Tuesday afternoon, commissioners in Warren, Northampton and Halifax counties […]
Puerto Rico legislator María Milagros Charbonier found guilty of corruption
Maria Milagros “Tata” Charbonnier, a prominent former Puerto Rican lawmaker popular with conservatives, was sentenced Friday on federal charges related to corruption. Charbonnier was indicted in August 2020 on charges including conspiracy. Money laundering; theft, bribery, and kickbacks involving federally funded programs. She was also charged with obstruction of justice, and federal authorities accused her […]