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Georgia House votes to revive prosecutor oversight panel that could oust Fani Willis

Georgia House lawmakers passed a bill Monday that would restore a commission with the power to discipline and fire prosecutors, a bill Republicans are using to lead the charge against former President Donald Trump. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could be targeted. Willis is under intense scrutiny over allegations that he hired special prosecutor […]

Hochul puts daughter of casino lobbyist on gaming oversight board

Gov. Cathy Hochul has appointed the daughter of a veteran gaming lobbyist to the state commission that regulates the gambling industry, raising concerns from government watchdogs about a potential conflict of interest, the Post reported. Marissa Shorenstein, who was in charge of Gov. Hochul's transition team when he took office, was appointed to the New […]

Why the Financial Stability Oversight Council needs congressional oversight

in November, the Financial Stability Oversight Council, a group of voting members that includes the Secretary of the Treasury, the heads of all federal financial regulators, and independent insurance experts, has revised its operating procedures. The changes will make it easier for the FSOC to designate nonbank financial companies as “systemically important,” making them subject […]

WI lawmakers advance bill guaranteeing parent oversight of pronouns, curricula

Republicans who control the Wisconsin General Assembly approved a bill Thursday that would guarantee parents the right to decide on their child's pronouns and remove them from classes that violate their personal beliefs. The Legislature passed the Republican-authored bill 62-35, sending it to the state Senate. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is almost certain to veto […]