Biden Enacts Last-Minute Offshore Drilling Ban Across Vast Swath Of US Waters
The Biden administration on Monday announced a ban on future offshore oil and gas activity across 625 million acres of the outer continental shelf. This area is larger than the land area included in the waning Louisiana Purchase of 1803. of action Future drilling will be halted on 250 million acres along the East Coast, […]
Gas appliances here to stay: Alabama enacts new law to protect consumer choice
Alabama lawmakers and Governor Kay Ivey have taken a major step to protect the right of families and businesses to choose their own energy sources without being bound by federal mandates or burdensome local regulations. State Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) authored SB50, which would prohibit government agencies from enacting policies or taking actions that restrict […]
Alabama enacts ‘toughest’ human trafficking penalties in the U.S.
On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill that significantly increases the penalties for those convicted of human trafficking. Trafficking a minor in Alabama carries a life sentence. “HB42 (The Sound of Freedom Act) is currently the toughest anti-human trafficking law in the nation,” Governor Ivey said on Twitter. “I am proud to sign […]
Alabama enacts new pro-military laws to support service members and their families
On June 1st, a comprehensive package of 10 new laws benefiting active duty military members, veterans and their families went into effect. The new law, passed by state lawmakers during the 2024 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey and announced Monday by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, includes measures such as tax […]
‘Ron DeSantis Killed Me’: Protester’s Sign Goes Viral After Florida Enacts New DMV Policy
LGBT protesters held placards and lay down to protest Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on choosing your preferred gender on driver's licenses, according to Voices of Florida. Demonstrators collectively protested the Florida Senate's passage of a new law. House Bill 1639which forces drivers to list their biological sex on their licenses. On February 9, multiple protesters […]
Arizona Enacts Universal ESA Program, Expanding School Choice for All K-12 Families
phoenix — Arizona has the most extensive school choice laws in the nation, ensuring that children and families in every corner of Arizona receive the education that best meets their needs. “This is a monumental moment for all Arizona students. Our children are no longer trapped in underperforming schools. “This law establishes Arizona as the […]
