Seventeen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem against the Biden administration over its decision to deny a request to hold a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in July to celebrate Independence Day. The Biden administration made the decision to cancel the fireworks … Continued
Maybe your job is like this, too: The Texas Legislature does most of its work on deadline. And here we are, with two weeks to go in the regular legislative session, and many of the big things that appeared on the to-do list back in January remain unfinished. The budget. New voting and election restrictions. Responses … Continued
The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would require tax-supported venues to play the national anthem in the opening ceremony of sporting events. “I strongly believe we need to play it, particularly where we’re at now in our country,” bill sponsor Rep. Tony Kurtz said, according to WISN Channel 12. Kurtz hastened to point … Continued
The National Association of Attorneys General had to urge Facebook to drop a potentially “harmful” project targeted at kids. Apparently, Facebook needs to be encouraged to protect children online. Attorneys general from 44 states and territories sent a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Officer and founder Mark Zuckerberg. The Attorneys General urged Zuckerberg to scrap plans to develop … Continued
AUSTIN — As the Legislature entered the session’s homestretch Friday, many Texans were wondering how much of the conservative “red meat” agenda had passed. The House worked late Thursday and into Friday afternoon, after senators went home, because of deadlines it faced for passing its own bills. The flurry of activity rescued scores of bills … Continued
Thirteen states have so far rejected the federal government’s offer for an additional $300 per week in unemployment benefits, saying the extra cash is keeping people from going back to work and filling open – and much-needed – jobs. Georgia is the latest state to join that growing list this week, with Republican Gov. Brian Kemp … Continued
Washington DC – The federal Department of the Treasury announced today that the state government and municipalities of Puerto Rico will receive in a single installment close to $ 4 billion in funds to help mitigate the fiscal and health emergency caused by the coronavirus pandemic . Contrary to the state governments, in Puerto Rico and the other territories … Continued
State Sen. Sarah McBride (D-Claymont) introduced the paid family and medical leave bill last week, calling it an important social safety net. She says she was inspired to fight for these benefits after caring for her late husband Andrew following his cancer diagnosis. “He needed to focus on his treatment every single day in order … Continued
Washington – According to the Center for American Progress (CAP), President Joe Biden should reactivate the task force on Puerto Rico, reexamine PROMESA , push for a waiver on federal Cabotage Rules and foster a dialogue on the future of political and legal relations between the federal government and the island… (Excerpts from El Nuevo Dia)
Democrat cities have allowed hundreds of homeless encampments to pop up along the West Coast. Homelessness isn’t new to places like San Francisco, L.A., Seattle, Sacramento, and so on. I was in Portland 12 years ago for a comedy gig. The park in front of the club looked like a scene from Michael Jackson’s Thriller … Continued
Following an unprecedented exodus of citizens last year, California saw its population decline for the first time in recorded history. While the bust of the Gold Rush in the 19th Century couldn’t dissuade people from flocking to paradise on Earth, in 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the state was unable to attract enough people to … Continued
There are 25 days left in the Texas legislative session. Texas House of Representatives Convenes at 10 a.m. Will consider 93 bills total, 47 for the first time (CALENDAR) HB 1566 – State Rep. Jim Murphy (R–Houston) – Extends Ch. 313 tax abatements for 10 years HB 4242 – State Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–Dallas) – Extends Ch. 313 tax abatements for … Continued
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