Alabama Public Television funded by taxpayers faces criticism for opposing Trump’s rescission package.

Concerns Raised Over Alabama Public Television’s Lobbying for Trump’s Withdrawal Package Alabama’s Public Television (APT), funded by both state and federal taxes, is under scrutiny for sending emails that appear to lobby for President Donald Trump’s withdrawal package. This proposal employs a fast-tracked budget process requiring approximately $9.4 billion in previously sanctioned spending. This includes […]

Nigeria Faces a Health Crisis Due to Lack of Effective SSB Tax – CAPPA Cautions

Increase in SSB Tax for Health Reasons The proposed sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax could rise from ₦10 to at least ₦130 per liter. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, known as Kappa, has highlighted concerns that Nigeria faces a looming health crisis if an effective tax on sugary drinks isn’t implemented. Akinbode Oluwafemi, Kappa’s Executive […]

Joe Scarborough Criticizes Gavin Newsom for Traveling the Country While His State Faces ‘Quality of Life Issues’

Scarborough Critiques Newsom’s Political Tour Amid California Struggles On Wednesday, MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough expressed skepticism about Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom, who has embarked on an out-of-state political tour despite serious issues back home. Newsom is currently in rural South Carolina for a two-day tour, hinting at his ambition to run in the 2028 presidential […]

California Faces Gas Crisis as Democrats Persist with Heavy Regulations

California gas prices saw an increase on Tuesday, attributed to the state’s Democratic policies and new regulations. These green energy initiatives have led to the closure of refineries, further driving up gas prices that could rise significantly in the near future. The state is facing what some describe as a potential gas crisis, largely resulting […]

Proposed legislation would prevent federal immigration agents from covering their faces.

In response to a rise in arrests by federal immigration agents using unmarked vehicles and concealing their identities, some California Democrats are backing a new bill in Congress aimed at preventing officials from wearing face coverings during raids. The legislation, known as “There are no masks for ICE acts,” was introduced by Representative Nydia Velázquez […]

7 Things: The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ faces challenges; Alabama responds to Supreme Court decisions; MTG boldly visits HSV; and more …

7. Key business organizations in Alabama have endorsed U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) for governor, highlighting the support from the Alabama Business Council (BCA), the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), and the Alabama Concrete Industry Association (ACIA) to promote strong economic leadership. 6. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, along with 16 other Republican governors, has voiced opposition […]