Gavin Newsom is upset after Congress cancels California’s electric vehicle mandate.
California Governor Critiques Congressional Action on EV Mandate California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his frustration on Thursday after Congress passed a mandate concerning electric vehicles (EVs) in the state. With a touch of sarcasm, he remarked, “Make America smoggy again,” following the Senate’s vote of 51-44 to repeal the exemption that previously benefited California’s regulations. […]
Senate Abolishes California’s National Electric Vehicle Mandate Fulfilling Campaign Commitment
Senate Votes to End California’s EV Mandate On Thursday morning, the Senate voted to eliminate California’s de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandate and to reverse a key promise from President Donald Trump’s campaign regarding the ban on gas-powered cars. The resolution, put forth by Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito from West Virginia, passed with a […]
House includes Medicaid job requirements and removes EV mandate from Trump agenda bill.
House Republicans Propose Changes to Recent Legislation House Republicans have unveiled a plan to revise previous legislation related to electric vehicle (EV) duties established under former President Joe Biden. This announcement, made late Sunday, also coincides with adjustments to Medicaid funding. The Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees a broad array of issues including health […]
Texas Legislation Would Mandate Backup Gas and Coal for Solar Power Plants
A recent Texas legislative bill has raised eyebrows by mandating that solar power plants maintain energy supply during nighttime. The Texas Senate approved State Bill SB 715 this week. If enacted, renewable energy providers would generally be required to secure backup power from coal or gas sources. Reports indicate this could impact households across Texas. […]
New York legislators disregard Hochul’s mask mandate as insignificant
Mask Regulations in New York Budget Highlights Controversy It appears there’s been a misstep regarding mask regulations in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul’s initiative in the $254 billion state budget aimed to impose a ban on masks but faced significant setbacks as the vote approached on Thursday. The intended anti-mask measures were watered down to […]
GOP Senators Pledge To Stop Efforts To Extend California’s EV Mandate Across The Country
Senate Republicans have shown support for the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exemptions, which enable California to effectively enforce electric vehicle (EV) mandates on other states. Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned that the chamber is considering resolutions to repeal this exemption, following its demise in the House last week. Five Republican senators, including […]
HHS Secretary RFK Jr to mandate vaccine placebo trials
Health and Human Services (HHS) Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calls for policy changes to call all new vaccines a placebo-controlled trial “a fundamental departure from past practices.” “Under Secretary Kennedy's leadership, all new vaccines will be subject to safety testing in pre-licensed placebo-controlled trials, a fundamental deviation from past practice,” a HHS spokesperson told […]
FSU lifts attendance mandate after student body protests ‘insensitive’ decision to return to campus days after deadly shooting
Florida State has raised its class attendance mandate after students protested an order that called for students to return to class a few days later, leaving two deaths and six injuries on campus. Students and instructors have the option to attend classes remotely starting Monday, and absences are permitted for those who choose not to […]
Congress Can Repeal Biden’s Big Government Banking Mandate
The following content is sponsored by the PinPoint Policy Institute. Only a few weeks have left Congress to tear low-income Americans apart as Congress overturns President Joe Biden's overdraft fee cap rules. One of Biden's farewell gifts was to pull the rug out from under the feet of clients at low-income banks. By establishing rules […]
Canadian PM Calls for Snap Election in Bid For Mandate to Take on Trump
Canada's recently established Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a snap election to be held at the end of next month on Sunday, seeking to get an election mandate to challenge President Donald Trump in the trade war. The election didn't have to be held until October 20th, but Prime Minister Mark Carney called for […]