Iowa Democratic candidate supports Wiccan prayer and criticizes Christian legislators
Republicans Intensify Attacks on Iowa’s Sarah Trone Garriott Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic candidate and Lutheran pastor, is in a fiercely competitive race against Republican incumbent Zach Nunn in Iowa. As tensions mount, Republicans are ramping up their criticism of her, particularly targeting past statements and writings. In 2015, an editorial she wrote criticized Christian […]
New York Democratic Legislators Focus on BB and Pellet Guns
Proposed Changes to BB and Pellet Gun Regulations in New York A new bill making its way through New York aims to classify BB guns and pellet guns as “imitation weapons.” This legislation would also raise the minimum age for purchasing these items and mandate that they be painted in bright colors. The bill in […]
Georgia Legislators Approve Baby Box Legislation, Forward to Governor
Georgia Expands Safe Haven Law to Include Baby Boxes Lawmakers in Georgia have approved a measure to extend the state’s safe haven law, allowing for the implementation of baby boxes. Last week, both the House and Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of House Bill 350, which passed with votes of 164-4 in the House and […]
California legislators are evaluating $26 million to support transgender healthcare in response to Trump administration reductions.
Advocacy organizations are urging California legislators to allocate $26 million to improve access to “gender-affirming care,” all while the state grapples with a significant budget deficit. During a packed committee meeting on Monday, Democratic lawmakers aimed to find ways to mitigate what they described as the Trump administration’s severe threat to the healthcare rights of […]
Democratic legislators criticize the ‘fuel blockade’ on Cuba following their visit to the island.
US Lawmakers Criticize Economic Blockade on Cuba Representatives Pramila Jayapal from Washington and Jonathan Jackson from Illinois have returned from a congressional trip to Cuba, expressing strong criticism of the U.S. economic restrictions on the island. They described these measures as “an illegal fuel blockade” and characterized them as a “de facto economic bombardment” that […]
Georgia legislators approve reduction in income tax and provide relief for property tax.
Politics On the final day of the 2026 regular session, the General Assembly approved a budget but did not address issues related to Georgia’s voting system. Late Thursday, lawmakers passed measures to considerably reduce income taxes and diminish property tax relief. They also enacted a spending plan of $38.5 billion, which increases funding for child […]
Republican Legislators Leave DC During DHS Clash With Democrats
Republicans Depart Amid DHS Funding Dispute Republican lawmakers are vacating Washington, D.C., amidst ongoing tensions with Democrats regarding a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Senate Minority Leader John Thune led fellow Republican senators out of the capital, as debates over the DHS spending bill and the Election Integrity Act intensified. Recently, […]
Dutch Legislators Target Muslim Brotherhood
Netherlands Moves to Ban Muslim Brotherhood On March 17, the Dutch parliament passed a motion aimed at banning the Muslim Brotherhood along with similar organizations, despite pushback from opposition parties. The proposal came from Freedom Party (PVV) Members of Parliament Michael Boone and Geert Wilders. According to reports, the motion obtained a slim majority of […]
Sweeney’s Saloon provides free meals to Minnesota legislators who share a meal with bipartisan colleagues.
Restaurant Offers Free Meals for Bipartisan Dining in Minnesota A restaurant in Minnesota is inviting state legislators to set aside their political differences by offering complimentary meals to those willing to dine with colleagues from the other party. Sweeney’s Saloon, located in St. Paul, has launched a “cross-the-aisle dinner” special aimed at promoting collaboration between […]
Minnesota legislators suggest a joint ban on reverse location warrants.
Proposed Bill in Minnesota Aims to Limit Data Collection Warrants A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in Minnesota has put forth a bill aimed at banning warrants that allow law enforcement to gather data on cellphones and other devices situated near a crime scene at a given time. Democratic State Senator Erin Mae Quaid spearheaded the […]