California Doctors Sue State Over New Medical Misinformation Law

Attorneys for two doctors have filed a federal lawsuit against the Medical Board of California and state Attorney General Rob Bonta over a freshly signed law that aims to punish physicians for spreading “misinformation” or “disinformation” related to COVID-19. The complaint, filed on behalf of Dr. Jeff Barke and Dr. Mark McDonald in the Central California U.S. District Court on Oct. 4, … Continued

Mich. House Budget Chair RESIGNS: Complains of Reckless Spending

The Michigan State budget has ballooned in recent years. In 2021, the state spent a record $84.6 billion dollars. This is despite the state having a balanced budget amendment. 42% of the state budget comes from federal dollars. The Wolverine state’s annual budget has already been passed, but the legislature is now considering “supplementals” which spend extra money … Continued

Governor Youngkin donates his Q3 salary to veteran-run non-profit

Governor Youngkin donated his third-quarter salary to a veteran-run non-profit on Monday. This comes after Youngkin donated his Q2 salary to another veteran-focused organization earlier this year. On Monday, the Governor announced with his wife, Suzanne, that they donated his third-quarter salary to G³ Community Services, a veteran-run non-profit organization. G³ Community Services focuses on providing student mentorship through … Continued

At Texas Festival, Youngkin Counts Trump’s Wins, Explains Virginias Ground Zero Role in Parents Rights Issues

In an interview before a live audience at the Texas Tribune Festival Friday, Governor Glenn Youngkin answered questions about a potential 2024 presidential run, Donald Trump, campaigning for Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, pro-life policy, and education policy. Most of Youngkin’s answers sounded similar to other speeches he’s made in Virginia, although there was more criticism of … Continued

Hurricane Ian Forces Mandatory Evacuation of 300,000 in Tampa Bay

As Hurricane Ian strengthened into a Category 2 over the Caribbean, authorities in Florida on Monday ordered the evacuation of around 300,000 people at risk of potentially deadly storm surges in the Tampa Bay region. Ian is currently expected to make landfall over the Florida Panhandle on the state’s west coast on Thursday. Its intensity and trajectory are uncertain, … Continued

Youngkin Announces 2022 GO Virginia Grants

Four projects focused on business development and jobs growth won the 2022 Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards totaling $1.2 million. “GO Virginia allows us to invest in key projects that will enhance our economic growth by fostering workforce development and stimulating new business opportunities,” Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a Tuesday … Continued

Wisconsin Issues Health Advisory over Massive Spike in Fentanyl Deaths

Public health managers in Wisconsin have issued a public health advisory over a spike in fentanyl deaths. The state’s Department of Health Services on Thursday said fentanyl deaths in Wisconsin are up 97% since 2019. “Over the last year, synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl, were identified in 91 percent of opioid overdose deaths and 73 percent … Continued

Survey: 69 Percent of Michiganders Worry About Identity Fraud

After widespread pandemic fraud over the last two years, nearly seven out of 10 Michiganders are concerned about identity fraud. John Zogby Strategies, a survey research firm, polled 604 likely Michigan voters between April 29 and June 3 of this year, garnering data about digital identity verification in the public sector. They also polled 605 … Continued

Senators Introduce Pennsylvania Data Privacy Measure

Two Pennsylvania legislators this week proposed a law to protect consumers’ data from merchants who collect such information.  Authored by State Senators Maria Collett (D-North Wales) and Lisa Boscola (D-Bethlehem), the bill would ensure Pennsylvania consumers are informed about what personal information businesses collect. The policy would also require disclosure of any entities to whom the data … Continued

Youngkin Announces About $27 Million in Loans for Low-Income Housing

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced about $27 million in loans for the 2022 Spring Affordable and Special Needs Housing (ASNH) awardees on Friday. The funds are aimed at 34 projects for both existing and new units for low-income households. “These projects will provide critical support to our most vulnerable populations, strengthening our economy, and improving the … Continued

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