Two states have ordered leaders of Black Lives Matter (BLM) to cease fundraising operations over concerns about how such donations are being used. California and Washington, both heavily Democratic, sent letters to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. last month threatening the group with legal action over potential violations of financial reporting laws, according to … Continued
The Texas energy grid has shown signs of faltering just as a “very substantial” arctic cold front is set to hit the Lone Star State as early as Friday morning. The grid, managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), failed during snowstorms that hit the state in February 2021. The failure knocked out power … Continued
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee blocked Governor Glenn Youngkin’s nominee for Secretary of Natural Resources, former Trump EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. On Tuesday afternoon, State Senator Creigh Deeds (D-Bath) moved to remove Wheeler’s name from a Senate resolution to confirm the nominees. “We received a letter from 150 former EPA employees, who suggested that Mr. Wheeler … Continued
The House of Delegates passed a bill significantly rewriting a section of Virginia law that handles crimes committed on school property and how officials report those offenses to law enforcement and parents. On Tuesday, eight Democrats crossed the aisle to help pass the bill, 59 to 40. The legislation is a response to a Republican campaign promise from … Continued
A House of Delegates Finance subcommittee advanced a bill to provide a $300 income tax refund for individuals and $600 for married persons for the 2021 tax year, a key promise from Governor Glenn Youngkin’s Day One Game Plan. “Virginia has seen a steady increase in its tax revenues, and it’s far exceeding the forecasted growth, largely … Continued
Amazon has agreed to shut down its third-party seller program nationwide and pay a fine of $2.25 million after Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson investigated the company for price fixing. Ferguson simultaneously filed a lawsuit and a legally binding resolution Wednesday in King County Superior Court. The consent decree order means that the Seattle-based company will end its … Continued
Seven legislators have introduced 11 animal welfare bills in the Virginia General Assembly after investigations by PETA and the USDA found troubling conditions at a Cumberland beagle breeder-for-research. A newly-published report of an October 2021 site visit to the Envigo facility lists violations including staff providing medication without veterinarian approval, dangerous kennels blamed for deaths of multiple … Continued
The Senate Judiciary Committee killed a bill that would have expanded the power of the Office of the Attorney General to conduct its own criminal prosecutions if requested by local law enforcement. The bill was on Attorney General Jason Miyares’ wishlist and would have allowed Miyares to intervene in cases where Miyares and the chief local law enforcement officer … Continued
The Nebraska legislature just passed the Convention of States Resolution calling for an Article V Convention to place limits on the runaway power of the federal government! That makes Nebraska the 17th state to join the movement, putting us halfway to the required 34 states needed to call the convention. The Senate voted overwhelmingly in … Continued
In a sign of solidarity Jan. 26 Florida House Democrats walked out before a vote came on the state surgeon general’s confirmation. Democrats said the reason for the walkout was because Dr. Joseph Ladapo could not “adequately answer questions on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.” Even with Democrats abstaining from the vote, Republicans unanimously advanced him to … Continued
Lawmakers in the Wisconsin State Senate on Tuesday approved a measure that would alter the state’s constitution to award the legislature more power when distributing federal funds awarded to the state. Under current provisions, the governor of the state has the authority to disperse the funds without legislative approval. However, if fully approved, Senate Joint Resolution 84 … Continued
Felipe VI , King of Spain , arrived in Puerto Rico this Monday afternoon for a three-day visit in which he will participate in the activities of the Fifth Centennial of the founding of the city of San Juan , as well as an economic summit. The 53-year-old monarch arrived at the Muñiz Base around 5:35 pm and about thirteen … Continued
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