Another DSA member will take over Zohran Mamdani’s state Assembly position in NYC.
Diana Moreno Wins Special Election for State Parliament Seat Diana Moreno, a 38-year-old democratic socialist, will succeed Mayor Zoran Mamdani in the state parliament following a strong win in a special election. She garnered 74% of the votes in Congressional District 36, as reported by the Associated Press. Mamdani had held this district since 2021 […]
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Dismisses Race Issue When Questioned About His Use of the Most Costly Taxpayer-Funded SUV in the State
Baltimore Mayor Faces Criticism Over SUV Price On Friday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott reacted strongly to a reporter’s inquiry regarding the hefty price tag of his SUV, which surpasses $163,000. The vehicle in question, a 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, is reportedly the priciest executive car utilized by Maryland state employees as well as a local […]
Incorrect state name reveals issues with tax forms sent to state employees
Rhode Island’s challenged new payroll system for state employees is facing another setback. Recently, the W-2 tax forms sent to employees had several errors, including problems with state names and numbers. As a result, the state will be distributing corrected W-2 forms. There’s an acknowledgment that these forms were mistakenly issued under the Rhode Island […]
My legal battle regarding DEI at Arizona State is not just noise in the culture war.
Controversy Over DEI Training at Arizona State University “Who will rid us of this meddlesome philosopher?” That’s a question Arizona State University, or ASU, might be pondering as it faces scrutiny from the Arizona Supreme Court over its mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training program. It’s not just about one professor or a single […]
Charter school in NYC to operate every day of the week throughout the year — a possible first for the state and the country
New Charter School to Operate Extended Hours in the Bronx A new charter school in the South Bronx is set to operate 12 hours a day, seven days a week, potentially marking a first for both the state and possibly the entire country. Stralive, which will cater to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, is […]
Grasping gas tax increases and their impact on your state
Fuel Tax Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know As 2026 rolls around, fuel taxes across the U.S. will see some adjustments. While many drivers might not realize these changes until their tanks are filled up, the effects could be significant depending on where they live. Some states are making minor tweaks, increasing rates […]
Mayor Bass excludes Horvath from the State of the City guest list, despite a call for unity.
As speculation grows about a potential face-off in the 2026 mayoral race, tensions at City Hall have escalated. Mayor Karen Bass recently took a jab at her rival, Lindsey Horvath, by leaving her out of the State of the City address. Horvath was notably absent from the exclusive event held at the Expo Center, which […]
650 Unauthorized Immigrants Detained in WV with Assistance from Local and State Authorities
Arrests of Illegal Aliens in West Virginia Decline by 650 Recent federal efforts have led to a reduction of 650 illegal immigrants on the streets of West Virginia, as local and federal law enforcement worked together on this issue. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carried out an operation in Philadelphia from January 5th […]
Taylor Rehmet changes Republican Texas state Senate seat to Democratic control
Texas Senate Special Election Results On Saturday, Democrats faced another setback as Taylor Lehmet captured a long-held Republican seat in a special election for the Texas Senate. Lehmet, a labor union leader and veteran of the Air Force, defeated Republican candidate Lee Wambsgans in the Fort Worth area. With nearly all the ballots counted, Lehmet […]
State Financial Officers Celebrate Trump’s New ‘Fraud Czar’ Colin McDonald
Trump Nominates Colin McDonald as First Assistant Attorney General for Fraud Enforcement Finance officials across the country expressed their approval of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Colin McDonald to serve as the inaugural assistant attorney general for state fraud enforcement. On Thursday, the President selected Deputy Attorney General Colin McDonald to head this newly established […]