Rep. Sewell advocates for better prenatal care access for military families.

On Thursday, a new initiative was presented by US President Terri Sewell from Alabama, Senator Tammy Duckworth from Illinois, and Congressman Andy Kim from New Jersey. This legislation aims to enhance access to prenatal care specifically for military families. The proposed law would establish a pilot program within the Department of Defense to recognize pregnancy […]

Newsom advocates for significant housing changes in California’s Legislature

Sacramento – California lawmakers gathered around Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday to celebrate the passing of a new budget along with what they described as a “transformative” housing law at the Capitol. While handshakes and mutual admiration filled the air, little attention was paid to the behind-the-scenes power dynamics at play. It seems that Democrats […]

Two teachers unions, parents, advocates sue over Trump dismantling of Department of Education • Tennessee Lookout

WASHINGTON – Two separate coalitions of advocacy groups and labor groups each filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday. US Department of Education. Submitted by the National Education Association, NAACP, American State Federation, County and City Employees Maryland Council 3 and public school parents Litigation The US District Court for the Maryland District […]

Advocates say draft California plan doesn’t do enough to protect immigrants

WASHINGTON — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has developed a conceptual plan to help undocumented immigrants under threat of deportation after President-elect Donald Trump takes office. But some supporters worry the proposal does not go far enough to protect people detained during immigration proceedings. “President Trump’s pledge to launch a military assault on our country will […]

‘It’s Time To Amend The Constitution’: Hochul Advocates Abolishing Electoral College

Democratic New York Gov. Cathy Hochul on Tuesday called for a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college, calling it an outdated system that distorts the democratic process. In remarks during the state’s Electoral College proceedings in Albany, Hochul said he wants to move the presidential election directly to the popular vote. According to To […]