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Al.com: Alabama’s Confederate mansions get state funding, distort our history
Across the street from the Alabama State Capitol sits an old two-story wooden house with bright white clapboards and forest green shutters. A red, white and blue flag flies atop a pole out front, but it’s not the Stars and Stripes. It’s the first national flag of the Confederacy. 11.3.22 Al.com: Nation’s largest no-kill dog rescue shelter opens in Alabama
Big Dog Ranch Rescue Alabama has turned a 100-acre former greyhound training facility into a regional rescue center, which its owners say will eventually save about 5,000 dogs a year over a region covering eight states including Alabama.11.2.22 |
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NPR: Alabama Sen. Tuberville equates descendants of enslaved people to criminals
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., compared descendants of enslaved people to criminals on Saturday at a rally for former President Donald Trump, drawing intense backlash for promoting a racist narrative.
In front of an overwhelmingly white crowd in Minden, Nevada, Tuberville criticized Democrats for being "pro-crime."
10.10.22
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., compared descendants of enslaved people to criminals on Saturday at a rally for former President Donald Trump, drawing intense backlash for promoting a racist narrative.
In front of an overwhelmingly white crowd in Minden, Nevada, Tuberville criticized Democrats for being "pro-crime."
10.10.22
Alaska
Mar 15, 2022: Alaska Highway News: Fort St. John raises Ukraine flag
City council voted last month to fly the flag for 30 days in solidarity with Ukraine as it remains under siege from Russia's military invasion.
City council voted last month to fly the flag for 30 days in solidarity with Ukraine as it remains under siege from Russia's military invasion.
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May 5, 2023: KARK: Gov. Sanders signs bill to require Narcan rescue kits in high schools and colleges
Thursday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed House Bill 1514, making it law for Naloxone or Narcan kits to be visible and labeled in public high schools and state-supported institutions of higher education. April 23, 2023: KARK: Arkansas delegation share support for House debt limit bill
The House voted to pass a Republican-led bill Wednesday in hopes of preventing a federal default this summer. The House voted to pass the Limit, Save, Grow Act which would raise the government’s debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion and some of the Arkansas delegation in D.C. have come out in support of it. Rep. Rick Crawford tweeted his support for the bill, stressing the importance of passing it. 
Nov 7, 2022:
Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton has decided that he won’t run for president in 2024 . Which begs the question: who knew he "was" running or even wanted him to??
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January 22, 2023: AP: Lawmakers seek to bar insurrectionists from holding office
A Connecticut bill would prohibit people convicted of sedition, rebellion, insurrection or a felony related to one of those acts from running for or holding public office. Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, who introduced the measure, told The Associated Press that he wants the legislation eventually to bar them from holding state or municipal jobs. |
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Jan 19, 2023: Patch: Stamford Student Chosen As Winner Of Sen. Murphy's MLK Essay Challenge
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy received close to 2,000 entries from elementary, middle and high school students across Connecticut.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy received close to 2,000 entries from elementary, middle and high school students across Connecticut.
Jan 18, 2023: Patch: Stamford State Rep. Corey Paris Named Majority Caucus Chair
Paris, who represents the 145th House District, has been a member of the Connecticut General Assembly since 2021.
Paris, who represents the 145th House District, has been a member of the Connecticut General Assembly since 2021.
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May 5, 2023: Delaware.gov: Governor, DNREC Mark Opening of Fort Delaware Projects
Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park.
Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park.
Feb 28, 2023: WBOC: Maryland Gov. Moore Testifies for Faster Minimum Wage Boost
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pushed lawmakers on Monday to increase the minimum wage to $15 this year — instead of waiting until 2025 — and allow annual increases that are tied to the cost of living.
Feb 27, 2023: WHYY: ‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness
Delaware’s first pallet village is now home to a group of nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness. The group of tiny homes in Georgetown provides shelter as well as community support to help residents get back on their feet.
Delaware’s first pallet village is now home to a group of nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness. The group of tiny homes in Georgetown provides shelter as well as community support to help residents get back on their feet.
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Feb 28, 2023: Star-Advertiser: Gov. Green puts cost of new Aloha Stadium at ‘under $500M’
A new Aloha Stadium surrounded by housing and an entertainment district can now be had for “under $500 million,” Gov. Josh Green said Monday. Feb 27, 2023: Star-Advertiser: Mayor Rick Blangiardi offers 5-point homeless plan for Oahu
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration has offered its plan to deal with the needs of the nearly 4,000 homeless people living on Oahu. |
Feb 27, 2023: Hawaii News Now: Hawaii lawmakers push flavor bans and higher taxes to fight teen vaping
Health and youth advocates say vaping by middle and high school students is a crisis ― and they are calling on lawmakers to ban all flavored vape and tobacco products.
Health and youth advocates say vaping by middle and high school students is a crisis ― and they are calling on lawmakers to ban all flavored vape and tobacco products.
idaho
Idaho Capitol Sun: Bill prohibiting public drag performances to be introduced in upcoming Idaho legislative session 10.18.22
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Feb 16, 2023: Virginian Pilot: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine pushing to formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars
Kaine and Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, reintroduced a bill last week to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force and formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars. Kaine said allowing the authorizations to stay on the books invites presidents to bypass Congress and use them in “creative ways.” Additionally, he said Iraq is no longer an enemy of the United States. Jan 17, 2023: Fox News: Indiana Rep. Jim Banks picks up Senate endorsement from Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton says Jim Banks would stand up for the military, law enforcement, and 'cultural sanity' if elected to Senate Journal Gazette: Fed up with racism, students seek change in Monroe County Saphyne Franklin arrived at a Monroe County Community School Corp. board meeting with a speech ready and a desire to make a change.
She wasn’t alone. The Bloomington High School South graduate was among six people, mostly Black students, who this year urged the predominantly white district to do more to protect its minority students. 11.13.22 |
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May 14, 2023:
Donald Trump the sexual predator, and Ron DeSantis were planning on fighting for voters at duelling events in Iowa. Mr DeSantis, who has not yet announced he is running, spent the day shaking hands at a congressman’s annual picnic and then an Iowa Republican Party fundraiser in Cedar Rapids. Trump was originally slated to hold a rally in Des Moines, but later had to cancel because of a tornado warning.
Photos taken minutes after cancellation of the Trump “rally” in Des Moines, which was on its way to becoming an embarrassing bust. Note the lack of severe weather, which was cited as the reason for cancellation. One GOP strategist even speculated on CNN that Trump feared being unable to gather a larger crowd than Mr DeSantis.
His critics on the right jumped on the decision, however, given that Mr DeSantis continued on with his own hand-shaking and voter outreach just a few minutes away from where the former president was set to speak. One GOP strategist even speculated on CNN that Mr Trump feared being unable to gather a larger crowd than Mr DeSantis. |
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Mar 18, 2023: Des Moines Register: 'Here we go again': In Iowa, Pence calls Trump's possible indictment 'politically motivated'
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he's confident Donald Trump "can take care of himself" when it comes Trump's assertion that he expects to be arrested Tuesday, and Pence expressed frustration over "what appears to be a politically motivated prosecution of the former president." |
"Here we go again. Another politically charged prosecution against the former president of the United States," Pence told reporters after a foreign policy forum in Des Moines on Saturday. "I think many Americans are taken aback at the unprecedented indictment of a former president, but also the fact that the Manhattan D.A., in the midst of a crime wave in New York City, then says that indicting the former president is his highest priority. It tells you everything you need to know about the liberal left in this country." 3.18.23 |
March 2, 2023: Des Moines Register: Ron DeSantis makes his Iowa caucuses debut with stops March 10 in Des Moines, Davenport
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his eagerly anticipated Iowa debut next week with stops in Davenport and Des Moines as he flirts with an expected presidential run later this year
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make his eagerly anticipated Iowa debut next week with stops in Davenport and Des Moines as he flirts with an expected presidential run later this year
March 2, 2023: Des Moines Register: Senate Republicans advance bill to eventually eliminate Iowa's income tax. Here's the plan
Iowa senators are advancing a bill that would eventually eliminate the state's income tax.
That comes after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a $1.9 billion tax cut last year that included phasing down the state to a 3.9% flat income tax rate by 2026.
Iowa senators are advancing a bill that would eventually eliminate the state's income tax.
That comes after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a $1.9 billion tax cut last year that included phasing down the state to a 3.9% flat income tax rate by 2026.
Feb 1, 2023: NBC News: Sen. Tim Scott heading to Iowa amid 2024 buzz
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is holding events in two early presidential primary states amid speculation that he could run for the White House in 2024.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is holding events in two early presidential primary states amid speculation that he could run for the White House in 2024.
kansas
Topeka Capitol Journal: Who has endorsed Laura Kelly and Derek Schmidt? Here's why they may matter in Kansas politics
With about five weeks to go until Election Day, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Attorney General Derek Schmidt are touting endorsements.10.4.22
With about five weeks to go until Election Day, Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Attorney General Derek Schmidt are touting endorsements.10.4.22
Topeka Capitol Journal: Where do things stand in the Kansas governor's race? Our politics podcast breaks things down.
The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd and the Associated Press' John Hanna break down where things are in the governor's race between Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt, rank their favorite fair foods and make some gratuitous animal noises. 9.21.22
The Capital-Journal's Andrew Bahl and Jason Tidd and the Associated Press' John Hanna break down where things are in the governor's race between Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt, rank their favorite fair foods and make some gratuitous animal noises. 9.21.22
kentucky
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Jan 9, 2023: ABC News: After McCarthy's deal to become speaker, House GOP takes up new rules
"I'm not convinced we can go the entire Congress without having it," Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., the incoming House Oversight Committee chair and a McCarthy backer, said over the weekend of a motion to vacate. "I'm not going to say there won't be one person who tries to abuse that motion," Comer said, "but I'm confident that McCarthy's going to be able to be given the green light to govern and to lead this conference." |
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Jan 18, 2023: Maine Wire: Maine Media Skews Left on Mills’ Abortion Flipflop
Throughout last year, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills stated repeatedly in her debates with former Republican Gov. Paul LePage that she would not pursue changes to Maine’s abortion laws. That campaign promise went up in flames this week: Mills has totally reversed her position on Maine’s abortion law. |
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Dec 9, 2022: Capital-Gazette: ‘It’s personal’: Maryland Democrats say US electoral count bill elicits searing Jan. 6 memories
“It’s still difficult,” Cardin says. “We relive it when we see the videos today.” That jarring afternoon may remain lodged in his memory, but Cardin and many of his colleagues — including fellow U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Baltimore-area U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes — are pushing for pending legislation to lessen the chances of similar insurrections by eliminating ambiguity in the electoral count system that officially decides who will be president. Cardin was a member of an informal, bipartisan Senate group that developed the pending bill. |
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USA Today: Election 2022 live updates: Justice Department sending monitors to battleground states
With one day before the Nov. 8 election, both Democratic and Republican leaders portrayed confidence and optimism heading into the home stretch.
President Joe Biden will stick close to home on Monday, campaigning in Maryland for gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore. Former President Donald Trump returns to Ohio to rally support around Republican Senate candidate JD Vance.
Both were out over the weekend, along with former President Bill Clinton, spending time on on both coasts to rally their party faithful and try to persuade any remaining undecided voters to come to their side of the aisle
11.7.22
With one day before the Nov. 8 election, both Democratic and Republican leaders portrayed confidence and optimism heading into the home stretch.
President Joe Biden will stick close to home on Monday, campaigning in Maryland for gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore. Former President Donald Trump returns to Ohio to rally support around Republican Senate candidate JD Vance.
Both were out over the weekend, along with former President Bill Clinton, spending time on on both coasts to rally their party faithful and try to persuade any remaining undecided voters to come to their side of the aisle
11.7.22
The Guardian: Wes Moore bids to become Maryland governor: ‘I’m running against an insurrectionist’
Wes Moore will in all likelihood be the next governor of Maryland. A month before election day, one poll gave him a 32-point lead over his Republican opponent, Dan Cox.
If successful, Moore will be the state’s first Black governor – and only the third Black governor of any state. He stresses the need for bipartisan support in a time of divide.
10.6.22
Wes Moore will in all likelihood be the next governor of Maryland. A month before election day, one poll gave him a 32-point lead over his Republican opponent, Dan Cox.
If successful, Moore will be the state’s first Black governor – and only the third Black governor of any state. He stresses the need for bipartisan support in a time of divide.
10.6.22
massachusetts
March 3, 2023: Vermont Public: Advocates want more focus on educational needs of foster children in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts advocacy group is calling on school districts to put more effort into foster children, who tend to do worse academically than those not in state care.
A Massachusetts advocacy group is calling on school districts to put more effort into foster children, who tend to do worse academically than those not in state care.
March 3, 2023: WCVB: New chair of Massachusetts GOP says party 'aware' of ongoing investigation
While the Massachusetts Republican Party works to solve some serious money issues, the party's new chair said they are aware of an ongoing outside investigation.
Amy Carnevale, who became the party's leader earlier this year, answered questions about the financial troubles during an interview for Sunday's episode of "On The Record."
While the Massachusetts Republican Party works to solve some serious money issues, the party's new chair said they are aware of an ongoing outside investigation.
Amy Carnevale, who became the party's leader earlier this year, answered questions about the financial troubles during an interview for Sunday's episode of "On The Record."
March 3, 2023: NBCBoston: Bill Proposes Stricter Animal Abuse Laws in Mass.
People convicted of animal abuse can still own, adopt and foster pets under Massachusetts law, unless the abuse was of a sexual nature. A bill pending on Beacon Hill, titled An Act to Protect Animals from Convicted Animal Abusers, would expand the law to include other types of abuse, including torture, mutilation and dogfighting.
People convicted of animal abuse can still own, adopt and foster pets under Massachusetts law, unless the abuse was of a sexual nature. A bill pending on Beacon Hill, titled An Act to Protect Animals from Convicted Animal Abusers, would expand the law to include other types of abuse, including torture, mutilation and dogfighting.
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April 28, 2023: WWMT: Retired W. Michigan U.S. Rep. Fred Upton receives honorary WMU degree
Retired, longtime U.S. Congressman Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) received an honorary degree from Western Michigan University Saturday. Upton, who spent 18 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, did not run for re-election in 2022 as a result the U.S. Congressional districts being redrawn. 
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Feb 21, 2023: The Bulwark: The Michigan State GOP Doubles Down on Losing
Its new leader, Kristina Karamo, is an election denier and conspiracist who wants to steer the party away from moderate donors and swing voters—and straight toward extreme MAGA.
Its new leader, Kristina Karamo, is an election denier and conspiracist who wants to steer the party away from moderate donors and swing voters—and straight toward extreme MAGA.
Dec 15, 2022: Capitol Gazette: Two get prison time for assisting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer kidnap plotter
Two men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were sentenced Thursday to lengthy prison terms for assisting him before the FBI broke up the scheme in 2020.
Pete Musico was given a minimum term of 12 years and his son-in-law Joe Morrison got 10 years. A third person, Paul Bellar, was awaiting his sentence at the same hearing in Jackson County.
Two men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were sentenced Thursday to lengthy prison terms for assisting him before the FBI broke up the scheme in 2020.
Pete Musico was given a minimum term of 12 years and his son-in-law Joe Morrison got 10 years. A third person, Paul Bellar, was awaiting his sentence at the same hearing in Jackson County.
Associated Press: Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
Michigan voters approved a wide-ranging initiative backed by voting-rights advocates. Among other things, it would expand early voting options, require state-funded return postage and offer drop boxes for absentee ballots. The measure also specified that the Board of State Canvassers has only a “clerical, nondiscretionary” duty to certify election results.
11.9.22
Michigan voters approved a wide-ranging initiative backed by voting-rights advocates. Among other things, it would expand early voting options, require state-funded return postage and offer drop boxes for absentee ballots. The measure also specified that the Board of State Canvassers has only a “clerical, nondiscretionary” duty to certify election results.
11.9.22
NBC News: Who was the biggest loser Tuesday? Trump
In Michigan, the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee, Tudor Dixon, got trounced in the governor’s race by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. To add insult to injury, Trump’s pick for Michigan secretary of state — the person who, crucially, will oversee the 2024 election in the state — lost her bid to a Democratic challenger. 11.9.22
In Michigan, the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee, Tudor Dixon, got trounced in the governor’s race by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. To add insult to injury, Trump’s pick for Michigan secretary of state — the person who, crucially, will oversee the 2024 election in the state — lost her bid to a Democratic challenger. 11.9.22
New York Times: Tracking Problems at the Polls
Election officials are on alert for voter intimidation. Problems with voting equipment in Arizona and Michigan have been seized on by the right. Our reporters are covering the issues from polling places around the country. 11.8.22
Election officials are on alert for voter intimidation. Problems with voting equipment in Arizona and Michigan have been seized on by the right. Our reporters are covering the issues from polling places around the country. 11.8.22
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April 25, 2023: Star-Tribune: Attorney general proposed as gatekeeper of Minnesota health care mergers
Legislation empowers Minnesota's lawyer to evaluate whether mergers are good for the state, not just whether they meet charitable, business laws. |
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Jan 13, 2023: The Journal: Lafayette to receive $1 million in federal funding
U. S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Thursday they have secured $1 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to improve drinking water access in Lafayette.
U. S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Thursday they have secured $1 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to improve drinking water access in Lafayette.
Sept 16, 2014: Talking Points Memo: Governor Calls NFL Star's Child Abuse Case An 'Embarrassment' To Minnesota
Adrian Peterson may be an athletic icon in Minnesota, but the state’s governor didn’t mince words on Tuesday in rebuking the former NFL MVP over accusations of child abuse.
A day after the Minnesota Vikings announced it will reinstate its star running back, Gov. Mark Dayton (D) signaled his disagreement with the decision, calling Peterson’s alleged actions “a public embarrassment to the Vikings organization and the State of Minnesota.
Adrian Peterson may be an athletic icon in Minnesota, but the state’s governor didn’t mince words on Tuesday in rebuking the former NFL MVP over accusations of child abuse.
A day after the Minnesota Vikings announced it will reinstate its star running back, Gov. Mark Dayton (D) signaled his disagreement with the decision, calling Peterson’s alleged actions “a public embarrassment to the Vikings organization and the State of Minnesota.
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Jan 13, 2023; KHSB: Kansas City, Missouri, City Council to consider antisemitism resolution
The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council is tentatively scheduled to introduce a resolution next week to “recognize the growing problem of antisemitism in America.” The resolution is sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilwoman Andrea Bough. Christian Post: School shooting leaves 3 dead, including gunman, in St. Louis; several injured
A gunman entered a Missouri high school and opened fire on Monday, killing two and injuring several others. Authorities say the suspected shooter died at a hospital. 10.24.22 |
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April 7, 2023:
Republican state lawmakers in Montana are advancing legislation that would alter next year’s U.S. Senate primary in an apparent bid to thwart the reelection of Sen. Jon Tester, one of several Democrats on the ballot in GOP-leaning states. The measure would allow the top two candidates in the primary, no matter their party, to win slots on the 2024 general election ballot. It’s now before House lawmakers after passing in the Senate by a 27-23 vote on Tuesday. Seven Republicans joined all of the chamber’s Democrats in voting against the measure. |
Nov 17, 2022: Flathead Beacon: Blackfeet Nation Challenges Montana Ban on Vaccine Mandates as Infringement on Sovereignty
“This case is really about the state of Montana attempting to assert its jurisdiction within the Blackfeet Nation’s territory,” said Mark Carter, a staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund, a nonprofit that represents the tribe. “What happens on the reservation directly affects the health and safety of Blackfeet citizens and all those within the reservation.”
Other states pushed back against pandemic restrictions: At least 25 states beyond Montana permanently whittled down public health powers in 2021.
Montana’s vaccine mandate ban is the subject of a separate lawsuit, led by the Montana Medical Association, in which the plaintiffs argue that the law is unconstitutional and prevents health care facilities from providing a safe environment for patients. A decision by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy was pending as of mid-November.
“This case is really about the state of Montana attempting to assert its jurisdiction within the Blackfeet Nation’s territory,” said Mark Carter, a staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund, a nonprofit that represents the tribe. “What happens on the reservation directly affects the health and safety of Blackfeet citizens and all those within the reservation.”
Other states pushed back against pandemic restrictions: At least 25 states beyond Montana permanently whittled down public health powers in 2021.
Montana’s vaccine mandate ban is the subject of a separate lawsuit, led by the Montana Medical Association, in which the plaintiffs argue that the law is unconstitutional and prevents health care facilities from providing a safe environment for patients. A decision by U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy was pending as of mid-November.
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Columbus Telegram: Abortion ban fails in small Nebraska town; others pass, some narrowly
Curtis is the biggest town in politically ruby-red Frontier County, a county where, on Election Day 2020, 85% of voters cast their ballots for Donald Trump. But last Tuesday, Curtis voters went back to the polls and did something that, at first glance, seems to contradict their ultra-conservative image. They voted down an ordinance that would have banned abortion within the city limits. They did so by a giant, 41-point margin. 11.16.22 |
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Associated Press: Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
In Nebraska, voters approved a voter ID proposal that was born in the aftermath of the 2020 election and the false claims of fraud.
11.9.22
In Nebraska, voters approved a voter ID proposal that was born in the aftermath of the 2020 election and the false claims of fraud.
11.9.22
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New York Times: Democrats Hold the Senate, as Cortez Masto Ekes Out a Victory in Nevada
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto defeated Adam Laxalt, the state’s former attorney general. Democrats now will try to add to their control of the chamber in Georgia’s runoff election on Dec. 6. 11.12.22 |
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Politico: Ringleader of Trump-aligned election officials nears Nevada takeover
If Republican Jim Marchant wins his close secretary of state race, he could fundamentally reshape elections here, with enormous ramifications for how they are run in Nevada. He has called for eliminating mail voting, curtailing early voting and pushing for hand counts of ballots — despite evidence that the practice is more error-prone than using machines — and could generally make it more difficult to vote in the state. If he refused to certify accurate election results down the road, it could sow chaos in the state and nationally.11.1.22 |
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Nov 18, 2022: Term Limits Congress: REP. KAREN REID PLEDGES TO SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS
U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. New Hampshire state Rep. Karen Reid (Hillsborough 27), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the Term Limits Convention pledge. |
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Associated Press: Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
In New Hampshire, voters reelected Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to a fourth term but rejected three congressional candidates who were either endorsed by Trump or aligned themselves with the former president. Instead, voters sent Democratic incumbents back to Washington.
11.9.22
In New Hampshire, voters reelected Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to a fourth term but rejected three congressional candidates who were either endorsed by Trump or aligned themselves with the former president. Instead, voters sent Democratic incumbents back to Washington.
11.9.22
WMUR: Full New Hampshire 2022 general election results
U.S. SENATE:
Dem: Maggie Hassan
GOP: Donald Bolduc
GOVERNOR
R: Chris Sununu (i)
R: Tom Sherman
U.S. SENATE:
Dem: Maggie Hassan
GOP: Donald Bolduc
GOVERNOR
R: Chris Sununu (i)
R: Tom Sherman
Feb 15, 2023: Roll Call: DHS chief Mayorkas talks immigration with Latino Senate Democrats
The group, which met in the Senate Foreign Relations committee room for nearly an hour, included Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez of New Jersey, Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the Judiciary Committee’s immigration panel, and Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico.
The group, which met in the Senate Foreign Relations committee room for nearly an hour, included Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez of New Jersey, Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who chairs the Judiciary Committee’s immigration panel, and Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico.
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June 21, 2021: Campaigns & Elections: NEW JERSEY AND VIRGINIA’S ‘21 ELECTIONS ARE TESTING GROUNDS FOR THE MIDTERMS
This year's elections in Virginia and New Jersey are a big deal for people in those states, but they're also a big deal for political professionals across the country.
This year's elections in Virginia and New Jersey are a big deal for people in those states, but they're also a big deal for political professionals across the country.
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New York
Feb 15, 2022: The Observer: Artists in New York State Can Apply for Need-Based, 18-Month Grants
These grants allocate $1,000 per month per artist, and $65,000-salary jobs are also available.
These grants allocate $1,000 per month per artist, and $65,000-salary jobs are also available.
north carolina
April 7, 2023:
A Democratic state lawmaker in North Carolina announced Wednesday that she is jumping to the Republican Party, giving the GOP veto-proof majorities in both the state’s legislative chambers that should make it easier to enact conservative policies over the opposition of Gov. Roy Cooper. Rep Tricia Cotham was recently elected as a Democrat. I have not looked at her history but I will say that it doesn't matter a lot because the Republicans will take any psycho that will help them (ie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, George Santos, Donald Trump etc). Dec 24, 2022: Citizen Times: Roll Call: Here's how WNC's members of Congress voted the week of Dec. 16-22
House Vote 1: PAY FOR U.S. ATHLETES: The House has passed the Equal Pay for Team USA Act (S. 2333), sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., to require equal compensation for male and female athletes officially representing the U.S. in the Olympics and other international amateur athletic contests. The vote, on Dec. 21, was 350 yeas to 59 nays. NAYS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 6: COLORADO RIVER WATER RIGHTS: The House has passed the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act (S. 3308), sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., to authorize tribes located along the Colorado River to exchange water storage rights to be used off their reservations. The vote, on Dec. 21, was 397 yeas to 12 nays. YEAS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 5: TRIBAL WATER RIGHTS: The House has passed a bill (S. 3168), sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., to extend to 2025 a deadline for the Interior Department to make findings regarding water rights held by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. The vote, on Dec. 21, was 378 yeas to 33 nays. YEAS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 6: COLORADO RIVER WATER RIGHTS: The House has passed the Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act (S. 3308), sponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., to authorize tribes located along the Colorado River to exchange water storage rights to be used off their reservations. The vote, on Dec. 21, was 397 yeas to 12 nays. YEAS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 7: PRESIDENTIAL TAX RETURNS: The House has passed the Presidential Tax Filings and Audit Transparency Act (H.R. 9640), sponsored by Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., to require the Internal Revenue Service to rapidly audit income tax returns filed by the president and the president's spouse, and make a report on the audit publicly available. The vote, on Dec. 22, was 222 yeas to 201 nays. NAYS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 8: HERITAGE AREAS: The House has passed the National Heritage Area Act (S. 1942), sponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., to require the Interior Department to adopt a standard for designating and managing national heritage areas. The vote, on Dec. 22, was 326 yeas to 95 nays. NAYS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 9: LEARNING TRIBAL LANGUAGES: The House has passed the Native American Language Resource Center Act (S. 989), sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, to authorize Education Department grants for developing resource centers for learning Native American languages. The vote, on Dec. 22, was 342 yeas to 71 nays. NAYS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 10: TRIBAL LANGUAGE RULES: The House has passed the Durbin Feeling Native American Languages Act (S. 1402), sponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, to require reviews of compliance with Native American language promotion requirements by federal government agencies. The vote, on Dec. 22, was 337 yeas to 79 nays. NAYS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). House Vote 11: MILITARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS: The House has passed the Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act (H.R. 7939), sponsored by Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., to permanently authorize changes, first adopted in response to Covid, to Veterans Affairs Department programs that offer military veterans educational assistance benefits. The vote, on Dec. 22, was 380 yeas to 35 nays. YEAS: Cawthorn R-NC (11th). |
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Dec 20, 2022: News & Observer: NC’s Mark Meadows tied to election conspiracy in Jan. 6 panel’s criminal referral of Trump
Mark Meadows, the former North Carolina congressman who served as Donald Trump’s final chief of staff, is one of a few Trump allies mentioned in a U.S. House committee’s unprecedented report referring the former president to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.
Mark Meadows, the former North Carolina congressman who served as Donald Trump’s final chief of staff, is one of a few Trump allies mentioned in a U.S. House committee’s unprecedented report referring the former president to the Justice Department for potential prosecution.
Dec 5, 2022: Bloomberg: North Carolina Attack Shows US Power Grid Is ‘Extremely Vulnerable’
The attacks that left two electrical substations in North Carolina riddled with gunfire and knocked out power to about 45,000 homes and businesses underscores the fragility of US grids, experts said Monday.
The FBI is investigating the assault which left “extensive damage” to the substations in Moore County, North Carolina. The destruction was discovered around 7 p.m. Saturday evening, county sheriff Ronnie Fields said in a news conference Sunday.
The attacks that left two electrical substations in North Carolina riddled with gunfire and knocked out power to about 45,000 homes and businesses underscores the fragility of US grids, experts said Monday.
The FBI is investigating the assault which left “extensive damage” to the substations in Moore County, North Carolina. The destruction was discovered around 7 p.m. Saturday evening, county sheriff Ronnie Fields said in a news conference Sunday.
October 23, 2022:
The GOP’s warnings on the subject of the IRS are generally alarmist and misleading. The agency is not hiring an army of 87,000 “new agents” to target low- and middle-class Americans. Many hires will be used to replace some 50,000 IRS employee retirements in coming years. Others will become customer service representatives answering taxpayer phone calls. In my research of it I was rather disheartened to find out that the GOP right wing liars outnumber the truth by a fairly large margin. Disheartening because many of these misinformed people are elected officials. Including the House Ways and Means Republicans. I will submit some of their articles below.
The Washington Post: Perspective | Republican campaigns targeting IRS could endanger staffers, union says
Forbes: The Reality Of Increased IRS Funding
Auburn Citizen: Fact check: GOP claims IRS will hire 87,000 agents to target middle class
AP News: Posts, campaign ads distort IRS funding
The American Independent: Republicans' midterm centerpiece: A debunked lie about new IRS agents
Bloomberg Tax: Sense and Nonsense About the IRS' Funding Increase From Congress
The View from the Right Wing
Americans for Tax Reform Democrats Support IRS' Culture of Corruption and Incompetence
The Dickinson Press: Armstrong denounces IRS hiring surge as 'accounting gimmick'
Breitbart: RNC Reminds Americans Democrats Voted to Hire 87,000 IRS Agents
Charlotte Observer: Ted Budd says 87,000 IRS agents are coming to your house. Better check the pantry.
Washington Examiner: Democrats cover for IRS destruction of 30 million taxpayer filings
The GOP’s warnings on the subject of the IRS are generally alarmist and misleading. The agency is not hiring an army of 87,000 “new agents” to target low- and middle-class Americans. Many hires will be used to replace some 50,000 IRS employee retirements in coming years. Others will become customer service representatives answering taxpayer phone calls. In my research of it I was rather disheartened to find out that the GOP right wing liars outnumber the truth by a fairly large margin. Disheartening because many of these misinformed people are elected officials. Including the House Ways and Means Republicans. I will submit some of their articles below.
The Washington Post: Perspective | Republican campaigns targeting IRS could endanger staffers, union says
Forbes: The Reality Of Increased IRS Funding
Auburn Citizen: Fact check: GOP claims IRS will hire 87,000 agents to target middle class
AP News: Posts, campaign ads distort IRS funding
The American Independent: Republicans' midterm centerpiece: A debunked lie about new IRS agents
Bloomberg Tax: Sense and Nonsense About the IRS' Funding Increase From Congress
The View from the Right Wing
Americans for Tax Reform Democrats Support IRS' Culture of Corruption and Incompetence
The Dickinson Press: Armstrong denounces IRS hiring surge as 'accounting gimmick'
Breitbart: RNC Reminds Americans Democrats Voted to Hire 87,000 IRS Agents
Charlotte Observer: Ted Budd says 87,000 IRS agents are coming to your house. Better check the pantry.
Washington Examiner: Democrats cover for IRS destruction of 30 million taxpayer filings
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Dickinson Press: Port: Republicans apparently standing behind candidates who were members of bigoted messaging group
Back in August I reported on the profligate use of racial and homophobic slurs, as well as the presence of white supremacist and antisemitic tropes, in a messaging group organized by the North Dakota Young Republicans.
The NDYR represents the very extreme, very Trump wing of the North Dakota Republican Party. Many of its members are also ardent supporters of former Republican Rick Becker, who left the party after losing the NDGOP's endorsement for his U.S. Senate campaign (he's now pursuing that campaign as an independent).
10.24.22
Back in August I reported on the profligate use of racial and homophobic slurs, as well as the presence of white supremacist and antisemitic tropes, in a messaging group organized by the North Dakota Young Republicans.
The NDYR represents the very extreme, very Trump wing of the North Dakota Republican Party. Many of its members are also ardent supporters of former Republican Rick Becker, who left the party after losing the NDGOP's endorsement for his U.S. Senate campaign (he's now pursuing that campaign as an independent).
10.24.22
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Feb 25, 2023: NPR: In East Palestine, who 'shows up' isn't necessarily a sign of who's helping
There have been two train wrecks in East Palestine, Ohio. One substantive — a train derailment and subsequent chemical burn-off that has potentially jeopardized the health of understandably angered residents of the town. The other: political. Dec 8, 2022: Cleveland.com: ‘It’s killing our babies’: 12-year-old from Richmond Heights dies attempting TikTok challenge, family says
A 12-year-old boy from Richmond Heights died Tuesday after trying a dangerous game from social media that has gone viral, his family says. Tristan Casson died attempting the “blackout challenge” on TikTok, one of the world’s most popular apps, the boy’s mother, Taylor Davis said. As part of it, participants are challenged to hold their breath or asphyxiate themselves until they pass out Dec 1, 2022: NPR: They ran a voter suppression scheme. Now they're sentenced to register voters
Two far-right operatives who told tens of thousands of people not to vote by mail in a robocall scheme will now have to spend 500 hours registering people to vote thanks to a legal sentence from an Ohio judge. Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman robocalled roughly 85,000 voters across Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Ohio in the summer of 2020, falsely telling them that voting by mail would risk "giving your private information to the man." |
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USA Today: Election 2022 live updates: Justice Department sending monitors to battleground states
With one day before the Nov. 8 election, both Democratic and Republican leaders portrayed confidence and optimism heading into the home stretch.
President Joe Biden will stick close to home on Monday, campaigning in Maryland for gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore. Former President Donald Trump returns to Ohio to rally support around Republican Senate candidate JD Vance.
Both were out over the weekend, along with former President Bill Clinton, spending time on on both coasts to rally their party faithful and try to persuade any remaining undecided voters to come to their side of the aisle
11.7.22
With one day before the Nov. 8 election, both Democratic and Republican leaders portrayed confidence and optimism heading into the home stretch.
President Joe Biden will stick close to home on Monday, campaigning in Maryland for gubernatorial candidate Wes Moore. Former President Donald Trump returns to Ohio to rally support around Republican Senate candidate JD Vance.
Both were out over the weekend, along with former President Bill Clinton, spending time on on both coasts to rally their party faithful and try to persuade any remaining undecided voters to come to their side of the aisle
11.7.22
May 2, 2022: New York Times: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Nina Turner in a rematch for an Ohio House seat.
Ms. Turner is challenging Representative Shontel Brown for a second time in Tuesday’s primary election, after Ms. Brown won a special election last year.
Ms. Turner is challenging Representative Shontel Brown for a second time in Tuesday’s primary election, after Ms. Brown won a special election last year.
New York Times: Company Backed by J.D. Vance Gives Platform for Russian Propaganda 5.4.22
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Reuters: Biden, campaigning for Oregon's Kotek, warns about Trump's impact on states
U.S. President Joe Biden warned that former President Donald Trump's hold on the Republican Party would spill into state government on Saturday during an event to boost Democrat Tina Kotek in Oregon's tight race for governor. 10.15.22
U.S. President Joe Biden warned that former President Donald Trump's hold on the Republican Party would spill into state government on Saturday during an event to boost Democrat Tina Kotek in Oregon's tight race for governor. 10.15.22
Penn Gazette: Candidate for Fayette Pa. House seat assaulted amid warnings about election-related threats and violence
Democrat Richard Ringer said he was bloodied and knocked unconscious by an attacker in his backyard around 5 a.m.
“A guy was standing with his back to me. I went and bear-hugged him, wrestled, ended up on the ground,” said Mr. Ringer, 69, who is running in a contested race for the open 51st House District seat against Republican Charity Grimm Krupa. “He was larger than I am and he pinned me down on my left side. ... He hit me 10 to 12 times in the head, in the face and by the eye and he knocked me out.” 11.1.22
Democrat Richard Ringer said he was bloodied and knocked unconscious by an attacker in his backyard around 5 a.m.
“A guy was standing with his back to me. I went and bear-hugged him, wrestled, ended up on the ground,” said Mr. Ringer, 69, who is running in a contested race for the open 51st House District seat against Republican Charity Grimm Krupa. “He was larger than I am and he pinned me down on my left side. ... He hit me 10 to 12 times in the head, in the face and by the eye and he knocked me out.” 11.1.22
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Feb 16, 2023: Rolling Stone: Nikki Haley Is Unable to Explain Why Voters Should Pick Her Over Trump
The former South Carolina governor is refusing to criticize the former president she's ostensibly trying to dethrone Feb 1, 2023: NBC News: Sen. Tim Scott heading to Iowa amid 2024 buzz
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is holding events in two early presidential primary states amid speculation that he could run for the White House in 2024. |
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Jan 19, 2023: News2: SC families, law enforcement call on lawmakers to toughen fentanyl penalties
Families from across the state shared their stories of loss Thursday at the South Carolina State House.
They all had one thing in common, they lost someone to a fatal fentanyl overdose.
Lisa Montgomery’s son died of an overdose in 2020. Montgomery urged lawmakers pass legislation to establish penalties for fentanyl-induced homicide.
She said, “It only takes a spark to light a fire and create a difference. I pray today to start that flicker and put an end to the blanket statement of drug dealers eluding they do not know fentanyl is laced in their drugs.”
Families from across the state shared their stories of loss Thursday at the South Carolina State House.
They all had one thing in common, they lost someone to a fatal fentanyl overdose.
Lisa Montgomery’s son died of an overdose in 2020. Montgomery urged lawmakers pass legislation to establish penalties for fentanyl-induced homicide.
She said, “It only takes a spark to light a fire and create a difference. I pray today to start that flicker and put an end to the blanket statement of drug dealers eluding they do not know fentanyl is laced in their drugs.”
Jan 18, 2023: News2: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and Superintendent of Education to tour North Charleston schools
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver will tour schools in North Charleston on Wednesday morning.
Sen. Scott and Supt. Weaver will first visit Charleston Classical School, a private school, where they will tour classrooms and participate in a closed conversation with school parents.
U.S. Senator Tim Scott and Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver will tour schools in North Charleston on Wednesday morning.
Sen. Scott and Supt. Weaver will first visit Charleston Classical School, a private school, where they will tour classrooms and participate in a closed conversation with school parents.
Dec 14, 2022: Politico: Come on down? House GOP weighs the right price to topple a speaker
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C), one of five current public opponents of McCarthy, said one side views the speaker-toppling motion “like drowning everyone in gasoline” and giving all House Republicans a match, while others view it as a precedent that holds party leadership accountable to the rank and file.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C), one of five current public opponents of McCarthy, said one side views the speaker-toppling motion “like drowning everyone in gasoline” and giving all House Republicans a match, while others view it as a precedent that holds party leadership accountable to the rank and file.
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April 23, 2023:
the GOP leader, who voted to expel Tennessee Three, resigns; found guilty of sexually harassing interns.. Rep. Scotty Campbell resigned about six hours after a reporter confronted him about the sexual harassment allegations The GOP clown show continues.. |
April 7, 2023: LGBTQ Nation: Tennessee House expels two Black male members but not the White female member
In the long history of the Tennessee House, only eight members have ever been expelled, including six Confederates who wouldn’t affirm the citizenship of freed slaves after the Civil War.
Now add to that number two young Black men who wouldn’t accept the status quo of America’s gun violence epidemic.
In the long history of the Tennessee House, only eight members have ever been expelled, including six Confederates who wouldn’t affirm the citizenship of freed slaves after the Civil War.
Now add to that number two young Black men who wouldn’t accept the status quo of America’s gun violence epidemic.
April 6, 2023: Mother Jones: Tennessee Republicans Expel Two Democratic Lawmakers Who Joined Gun Control Rally
Tennessee’s House of Representatives on Thursday expelled two Democratic members who participated in a gun control protest following the mass shooting at a Nashville grade school. Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson have been stripped of their titles and legislative responsibilities, an extraordinary development in the GOP-led effort to punish him for his involvement in the demonstration. A vote to oust Democratic Rep. Gloria Johnson narrowly failed.
Tennessee’s House of Representatives on Thursday expelled two Democratic members who participated in a gun control protest following the mass shooting at a Nashville grade school. Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson have been stripped of their titles and legislative responsibilities, an extraordinary development in the GOP-led effort to punish him for his involvement in the demonstration. A vote to oust Democratic Rep. Gloria Johnson narrowly failed.
Mar 29, 2023; ABC: Guns, guns, and still more guns: Is there no end to America’s obsession with firearms?
Not to worry, though, because Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles is on the case. He has stated that he was “devastated” by the news of the Covenant School shooting, that he offers “thoughts and prayers” for the victims and the bereaved families, and is “monitoring the situation”. Never mind that last year, his Christmas card was a photo of him, his wife, and two of their three children brandishing a small arsenal of assault rifles. Tennesseans are in good hands, then.
Not to worry, though, because Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles is on the case. He has stated that he was “devastated” by the news of the Covenant School shooting, that he offers “thoughts and prayers” for the victims and the bereaved families, and is “monitoring the situation”. Never mind that last year, his Christmas card was a photo of him, his wife, and two of their three children brandishing a small arsenal of assault rifles. Tennesseans are in good hands, then.
Jan 10, 2023: Nashville Scene: Rep. Mark Green to Chair Homeland Security Committee
U.S. House Republicans have picked Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) to serve as chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 118th Congress.
Green, whose redrawn district now includes parts of Nashville, was selected for the position by the House Republican Steering Committee on Monday and says in a news release that “ending the border crisis [President Joe] Biden created is our top priority,” adding that “no community in the U.S. will be unaffected” by illegal immigration.
U.S. House Republicans have picked Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) to serve as chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 118th Congress.
Green, whose redrawn district now includes parts of Nashville, was selected for the position by the House Republican Steering Committee on Monday and says in a news release that “ending the border crisis [President Joe] Biden created is our top priority,” adding that “no community in the U.S. will be unaffected” by illegal immigration.
Jan 6, 2023: Nashville Scene: In 12th House Speaker Vote, Ogles Joins Colleagues Behind McCarthy
After refusing to support Republican heir apparent Kevin McCarthy through two days of voting and 11 ballots, rookie U.S. Rep.-elect Andy Ogles of Maury County fell in line on Friday. Ogles spent Wednesday and Thursday on the House floor voting with a small bloc of Republicans withholding the votes necessary to make McCarthy the chamber’s speaker.
After refusing to support Republican heir apparent Kevin McCarthy through two days of voting and 11 ballots, rookie U.S. Rep.-elect Andy Ogles of Maury County fell in line on Friday. Ogles spent Wednesday and Thursday on the House floor voting with a small bloc of Republicans withholding the votes necessary to make McCarthy the chamber’s speaker.
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May 6, 2023: Globe World News Echo: Vermont Legislature Passes 3-Day Gun Buy Waiting Period, But Gov. Scott Apprehensive
- The Vermont Legislature on Friday passed a bill that would impose a 72-hour waiting period for all firearm purchases, which lawmakers claim will help stem suicides and impulsive violent acts.
- The bill would also expand the reach of the state’s “red flag” laws, formally referred to as extreme risk protection orders, and creates a criminal charge for negligent firearms storage.
- Republican Gov. Phil Scott “has significant concerns about the constitutionality” of the waiting period, a point often echoed by opponents of the legislation.
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Feb 21, 2023: Virginia Pilot: Jennifer McClellan wins special election for Virginia’s 4th District
Democrat Jennifer McClellan defeated her Republican opponent in a special election Tuesday to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she will be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress. McClellan, a veteran state legislator from Richmond, prevailed over pastor and Navy veteran Leon Benjamin in the race for the blue-leaning 4th District, which has its population center in the capital city and stretches south to the North Carolina border. |
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Feb 16, 2023: Virginian Pilot: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine pushing to formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is among two legislators leading a bipartisan push to reassert Congress’ constitutional right to decide when the military is sent to war.
“It’s time for Congress to start once again authorizing our Article I powers over war, peace and diplomacy,” the Virginia Democrat said Thursday during a virtual news conference.
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine is among two legislators leading a bipartisan push to reassert Congress’ constitutional right to decide when the military is sent to war.
“It’s time for Congress to start once again authorizing our Article I powers over war, peace and diplomacy,” the Virginia Democrat said Thursday during a virtual news conference.
Dec 16, 2022; Politico: Virginia Dems squeeze House special election into one breakneck week
State Sens. Jennifer McClellan and Joe Morrissey are among the Democrats running for Virginia’s vacant 4th District, previously held by the late Democratic Rep. Don McEachin, who died on Nov. 28, just weeks after winning reelection. The Richmond-based district is heavily Democratic, and thanks to the specifics of how the state handles special elections, the party is using a“firehouse primary” — a party-run vote — next Tuesday, just days after the candidates jumped into the race.
State Sens. Jennifer McClellan and Joe Morrissey are among the Democrats running for Virginia’s vacant 4th District, previously held by the late Democratic Rep. Don McEachin, who died on Nov. 28, just weeks after winning reelection. The Richmond-based district is heavily Democratic, and thanks to the specifics of how the state handles special elections, the party is using a“firehouse primary” — a party-run vote — next Tuesday, just days after the candidates jumped into the race.
November 23, 2022: CNN: 6 victims shot and killed in a Virginia Walmart include a 16-year-old boy, authorities say
Authorities have identified five of the six people who were killed in a Virginia Walmart after the store’s manager began firing Tuesday night before killing himself.
Five of the deceased victims were identified as Lorenzo Gamble; Brian Pendleton; Kellie Pyle; Randall Blevins; and Tyneka Johnson, according to a Wednesday news release from the City of Chesapeake.
The sixth deceased victim was a 16-year-old boy who authorities are not naming because he was a minor, the city said.
Authorities have identified five of the six people who were killed in a Virginia Walmart after the store’s manager began firing Tuesday night before killing himself.
Five of the deceased victims were identified as Lorenzo Gamble; Brian Pendleton; Kellie Pyle; Randall Blevins; and Tyneka Johnson, according to a Wednesday news release from the City of Chesapeake.
The sixth deceased victim was a 16-year-old boy who authorities are not naming because he was a minor, the city said.
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Democrat wins Washington swing district in major blow to Trump and GOP
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez narrowly defeated far-right candidate Joe Kent in Washington state’s 3rd Congressional District — a stinging loss for Republicans and Donald Trump, who endorsed Kent after he embraced the former president’s lies about the 2020 election. 11.12.22 |
Seattle PI: Judge orders Meta to pay $10.5M in legal fees to Washington
Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered to pay $10.5 million in legal fees to Washington state atop a nearly $25 million fine for repeated and intentional violations of campaign finance disclosure laws. 10.28.22
Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered to pay $10.5 million in legal fees to Washington state atop a nearly $25 million fine for repeated and intentional violations of campaign finance disclosure laws. 10.28.22
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Feb 10, 2023: Wisconsin Politics: Sortwell says DSPS has made ‘significant progress’ under Hereth
Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell said it seems like the Department of Safety and Professional Services has made “significant progress,” noting a decrease in complaints about licensing delays. Feb 10, 2023: Wisconsin Politics: U.S. Sen. Baldwin, colleagues: Introduce No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) joined colleagues in introducing the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act tolevel the playing field for American workers and small businesses by making sure multinational corporations pay the same tax rate on profits earned abroad as they do in the United States. This would end tax incentives created by the 2017 Trump tax giveaway bill that created incentives to export jobs and profits. |
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Feb 7, 2023: Fox11 News: Sen. Tammy Baldwin on State of the Union, healthcare, debt ceiling
Before President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday night, FOX 11 had the chance to talk to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and her special guest for the president's address.
Before President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday night, FOX 11 had the chance to talk to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and her special guest for the president's address.
Jan 13, 2023: TMJ4: Evers picks ex-Democratic lawmaker to lead parole commission
Gov. Tony Evers plans to appoint a former Democratic legislator to lead Wisconsin's parole commission.
The governor's office said Friday that he plans to pick former state Sen. Jon Erpenbach to serve as chairman of the commission. Erpenbach will replace Christopher Blythe. Evers' spokesperson, Britt Cudaback, didn't immediately respond to a message seeking details about why Blythe is leaving the position and when Erpenbach would take over.
Gov. Tony Evers plans to appoint a former Democratic legislator to lead Wisconsin's parole commission.
The governor's office said Friday that he plans to pick former state Sen. Jon Erpenbach to serve as chairman of the commission. Erpenbach will replace Christopher Blythe. Evers' spokesperson, Britt Cudaback, didn't immediately respond to a message seeking details about why Blythe is leaving the position and when Erpenbach would take over.
Jan 13, 2023: Fox News: Biden's handling of classified documents is 'reckless, dangerous and irresponsible': Rep. Mike Gallagher
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., discusses recent news that Chinese sources poured more than $30 million into the Penn Biden Center where the classified documents were discovered. He also discusses the goal of the new House China committee.
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., discusses recent news that Chinese sources poured more than $30 million into the Penn Biden Center where the classified documents were discovered. He also discusses the goal of the new House China committee.
Feb 14, 2022: NBC News: Wisconsin GOP looks to weaponize critical race theory in governor's race
Republicans in Wisconsin see Glenn Youngkin's success in Virginia as a playbook for unseating the state's Democratic governor, Tony Evers.
Republicans in Wisconsin see Glenn Youngkin's success in Virginia as a playbook for unseating the state's Democratic governor, Tony Evers.
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AlterNet: 'The quiet part out loud': Wisconsin GOP gubernatorial nominee makes extreme promise to supporters if he wins
The liberal group American Bridge 21st Century, in response, tweeted, “GOP #WIGov nominee Tim @MichelsForGov said the quiet part out loud: ‘Republicans will never lose another election in Wisconsin after I'm elected governor.’ Democracy is on the line in Wisconsin. Michels must be stopped.” In response to Michels’ promise to throw out election results he doesn’t like, Evers tweeted, “Folks, we’ve known this for a while – Tim Michels is a danger to our democracy. When you head to the polls on Election Day, remember that we’re fighting to protect our democracy, voting rights, and free, fair, and secure elections.” 1.2.22 |
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Wyo4 News: Governor orders flags be flown at Half-Staff statewide on October 9 10.7.22
