Legislators to question Kathy Hochul about New York’s sanctuary laws, while local Republicans suggest pointed questions for her.
Republicans Criticize Hochul’s Immigration Policies Ahead of Testimony ALBANY — A Republican lawmaker from New York shared his thoughts with Congressional colleagues as Governor Kathy Hochul prepares to testify on sanctuary policies this Thursday. In a letter to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, GOP members expressed concerns before Hochul heads to Washington, D.C. They […]
Connecticut legislators decide to ban crypto usage in government
Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Cryptocurrency Ban Connecticut’s legislature has unanimously approved a bill that bars state and local government agencies from accepting payments in cryptocurrency or holding crypto assets. This legislation, known as House Bill 7082, “Act on Various Revisions on Gold Submission Act, State Payments and Investment in Cryptocurrency,” garnered bipartisan backing and was officially […]
New York Legislators Approve Assisted Suicide Legislation, Deliver to Governor
New York Senate Approves Controversial Doctor-Assisted Suicide Bill On Monday, New York Senate Democrats approved a contentious bill that would legalize doctor-assisted suicides for those suffering from terminal illnesses. This legislation has now reached Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk; however, she has not yet revealed her intentions regarding signing it. Her office mentioned they will “examine […]
Republican legislators reject CBO report indicating Trump’s bill would raise the deficit
Both Republicans and Democrats tend to use insights from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for their own political narratives, though criticism has arisen, particularly regarding President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Some members of the GOP are now questioning the CBO’s credibility. The CBO’s recent evaluation of substantial tax cuts and spending initiatives indicates that, […]
New York State Legislators Expected to Approve Assisted Suicide Bill Soon
New York State Poised to Vote on Assisted Suicide Bill According to reports from the New York Post, the New York State Senate may be ready to pass a bill next week that would legalize physician-assisted suicides. One senator indicated that a vote is on the horizon, stating, “I think there’s a vote and it’s […]
New York state legislators decide against the NYPD’s effort to restrict public access to radio communications.
NYPD’s Efforts to Block Public Access to Police Radio Communications Halted On Thursday, New York State Senators approved a bill that prevents the NYPD from restricting public access to police radio communications. The legislation is now set to be reviewed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The Keep Police Radio Public Act received support from both state […]
Louisiana legislators aim to prohibit ‘chemtrails’, referencing a conspiracy theory that suggests exhaust changes the weather.
Louisiana legislators, along with a proponent who claims aircraft emissions are influencing weather patterns, have advanced a bill in the House aiming to prohibit what’s known as “chemtrails.” Despite what most scientists agree on—that the white streaks in the sky are just contrails—Rep. Kimberly Landry Coates leaned into a longstanding theory suggesting that these trails […]
State legislators aim to prohibit nonstick cookware due to a chemical deemed safe by federal authorities.
New Legislation Targets Non-Stick Cookware New York State lawmakers are pushing to prohibit the sale of non-stick cookware, citing concerns over certain chemical coatings that they believe are hazardous. This comes despite the federal government’s long-standing position that these coatings are safe. The proposed ban would remove many popular, affordable non-stick pots and pans from […]
Illinois legislators urge Trump to address issues in transgender sports.
Rising Tensions Over Trans Athletes in Illinois Concerns are escalating regarding the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports in Illinois. The ongoing situation allows biological males to compete against female athletes, which is stirring significant debate. A particular incident at the Youth Track Convention last Wednesday, where a seventh-grade girl competed against boys, ignited […]
Ongoing coverage: Legislators talk about Trump’s ‘great, attractive bill’ and the Qatari jet donation
House Republicans are set to reconvene tonight as they search for a way to advance President Trump’s “big and beautiful bill,” which faced obstacles on Friday. A group of five Finance Hawks blocked the proposal from the House Budget Committee. Some GOP lawmakers who opposed the endorsement of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) […]