GOP bill to bar immigrant kids without legal status from Tennessee public schools advances • Tennessee Lookout
The bill that would allow Tennessee public schools to eliminate children without legal immigration status cleared the House subcommittee on Tuesday as they gathered outside the hearing room chanting “stop hurting children” and “shaming.” The bill by Republican House Majority Leader William Lambers offers public K-12s and charter schools the option to refuse to register […]
Speaker Mike Johnson Advances House Budget Resolution
House Republicans have advanced the budget resolution from 217 to 215 on Tuesday evening, clearing the first steps to enact President Donald Trump’s first year legislative agenda. GOP leadership is narrow aisle The budget framework is a sigh of relief for speaker Mike Johnson, who first pulled the resolution out of the floor, leading to […]
Affordable housing in Valley advances despite L.A. leaders’ opposition
By summer 2023, developers will build nearly 2,400 new apartments for low- and moderate-income residents of the San Fernando Valley, where such homes are rarely present compared to much of Los Angeles. I did. The plan is proposed to promote growth at prices more Angelenos can afford, without requiring public subsidies, which are rare in […]
Hegseth nomination for Pentagon chief advances in U.S. Senate in close vote • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday said veterans and former Fox News host Pete Hegzes despite his history of scorning many allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and lightly paring women in the military We have proceeded with the nomination. Senator 51-49 Procedures Party-aligned policy agreed to begin discussions regarding Hegses’ nomination. Final […]
U.S. Senate advances Noem’s nomination to head Department of Homeland Security • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – The US Senate advanced its nomination on Friday South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem He leads the US Department of Homeland Security. Senators voted 61-39 To solidify the choice of President Donald Trump, who will lead a federal agency responsible for border protection, disaster response and cybersecurity. The final confirmation vote is expected […]
House Advances Laken Riley Act To President Trump’s Desk
Just over 48 hours into his second term, Congress gave President Donald Trump a bill to crack down on illegal immigration after he signs it. the house I voted Forty-six Democrats joined House Republicans in sending the Laken-Reilly Act to President Trump’s desk, winning 263-156. The bill’s bipartisan approval in the House of Representatives came […]
Senate Advances Laken Riley Act After Support From Some Democrats
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed legislation advancing the Laken-Riley Act, which would require federal immigration authorities to detain undocumented immigrants who commit theft-related crimes in the United States. The bill would also allow states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harming their residents. About illegal immigration. Only nine Democrats chose not to […]
Clippers’ James Harden Passes Ray Allen, Advances To Final Step To Become No. 1 All-Time In NBA Three-Point Shooting
One step away from becoming the best ever! Clippers shooting guard in action for Sunday’s game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz. james harden Just hit it. 1 3-point shot This ranks second in NBA history for the most. He made it in the first quarter. Harden, stationed on the right wing, made […]
Maricopa County Advances BNSF’s $3.2 Billion Logistics Project Amid
A major BNSF rail development project in Arizona moved forward after receiving approval from the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission on November 7th. This is a significant step forward for the planned $3.2 billion Logistics Park Phoenix, which will span more than 4,300 acres. It will now be up to the Maricopa County Board […]
Bill enabling cross-play between AHSAA, AISA advances to Alabama House vote
A House bill to allow cross-play between the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and the Alabama Independent Schools Association (AISA) was pushed through several legislative sessions and received approval from the House Education Policy Committee. “Crossplay” allows AISA schools to play against AHSAA schools, a practice that is not practiced in only two states: […]