RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The North Carolina legislative “short session” wrapped up the last week of June with several pieces of unfinished business. Lawmakers adjourned without deciding how to spend a billion-dollar surplus. The two chambers could not agree on a budget amendment, despite Republicans having a veto-proof majority in both houses. State […]
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Legislators’ pension hike simply wrong
Jun. 25—At last there’s a purpose for the upcoming special session of the New Mexico Legislature. Those in power can right a wrong, though self-interest is sure to stop them from doing so. The 112 lawmakers have spent the last four months building for the future. First they increased their pensions by 50%. They followed […]
Incumbent New York state legislators enjoy a quiet primary
ALBANY, New York — Incumbent New York state legislators had one of their smoothest primary nights on record, with members from the center, far left and far right handily topping their challengers. Democratic Assemblymember Juan Ardila was the only incumbent in the 213-member Legislature who lost. And he was hardly a typical incumbent — he […]
Virginia legislators weigh in on bump stocks after federal ban struck down
The Supreme Court last week struck down a federal ban on bump stocks, but some Virginia legislators say the debate isn’t over. “We will continue talking about it,” said U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, speaking Thursday at a virtual news conference. “The bump stock ruling by the Supreme Court was more about that you couldn’t do […]
Bipartisan group of legislators support creation of PA SITES program
Jun. 22—WILKES-BARRE — Gov. Josh Shapiro this week said PA SITES is helping turn piles of dirt into hundreds of jobs and position the Commonwealth as an economic leader where companies can thrive. In a bipartisan effort, Sen. Nick Miller, Sen. Chris Gebhard, Rep. Kyle Donahue, and Rep. Aaron D. Kaufer introduced legislation earlier this […]
Yes, Evers did veto PFAS bill and is still asking legislators to release funding
“Forever chemicals” have become a flashpoint for Wisconsin politics. While there has been money set aside – a $125 million trust fund – to address the growing number of communities and homeowners impacted by PFAS, Republicans and Democrats disagree over how best to release the money to the state Department of Natural Resources for spending. […]
Vermont legislators return for veto override session. Here’s what could be taken up.
Vermont lawmakers reconvene early next week to consider overriding Gov. Phil Scott’s veto on legislation passed during the 2024 session. Scott – who has issued more vetoes than any governor in Vermont history – has blocked six bills since the session began in January. If lawmakers are to bypass any one of Scott’s vetoes, they […]
Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill and whips up Republican legislators
Donald Trump made a return on Thursday to Capitol Hill, whipping up US House and Senate Republicans in his first meetings since the January 6 2021 attacks. He was embraced by Republican legislators who find themselves newly energised by his bid to retake the White House. Despite pending federal charges against Mr Trump for conspiring […]
California legislators recognize Sacramento State as the first Black-Serving Institution
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento State was recognized by the California State Assembly as the first Black-Serving Institution in the state due to the university’s efforts to boost enrollment and graduation rates among Black students. The commemorative resolution was presented by the Assembly at a Thursday floor session with members of the campus inside the chamber. “It […]
Incumbent Republican legislators suffer losses as pipelines and property rights surge to the fore
Signs point the way to a polling place at the Sioux Falls downtown library during the primary election on June 4, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) At least 10 Republican legislators lost their races Tuesday in the 2024 primary election, with a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline among the top wedge issues to emerge. Voters also […]
US state’s legislators approve surgical castration option for paedophiles
Judges in Louisiana could order surgical castration for people convicted of sex crimes against young children under newly-approved legislation. The state would apparently be the first with such a punishment if Republican governor Jeff Landry signs it into law. The Republican-controlled legislature passed the bill giving judges the option to sentence someone to surgical castration […]
Legislators introduce Rural Mail Delivery Improvement Act after report finds significant mail delays
May 31—BEMIDJI — The recent report by the United States Postal Service inspector general on the Bemidji Post Office has prompted responses from U.S. Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, along with U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber. Postal service delays were first reported in Bemidji last year, and the problem gained national attention in November, leading […]