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 […]
Ex-Arizona county treasurer faces lawsuit for supposedly stealing more than $39 million: ‘Unfair and tragic’
Tucson, Arizona – On Friday, officials in Arizona County revealed they are suing a former treasurer over allegations of embezzlement exceeding $39 million. Elizabeth Guffer is accused in a lawsuit filed by Santa Cruz County of misappropriating $39,412,000. The county aims to recover as much of that money as possible, as mentioned in a press […]
California law faces re-write as high court allows parents to ‘opt out’ of LGBTQ school stories
California officials must quickly confront a rewrite of state policy in the wake of a Supreme Court decision on Friday to support LGBTQ+ characters and families who select children from lessons on Pro-LGBTQ+ themes. The case included a new “LGBTQ Inclusive” storybook for pre-kindergarten to fifth grade in Montgomery County, a suburb of Washington. The […]
As Los Angeles faces budget crisis, legal payouts skyrocket
The city of Los Angeles pays annually for police misconduct, travel and falls, up from $64 million last year to $254 million and this year to $289 million, with other lawsuits rising. The reasons are complex, leading to a huge rise in lawsuits against the city, ranging from aging sidewalks to the ju-degree tendency to […]
Nashville ‘No Kings’ counter-protester faces federal firearm charge
Metronashville Police will take custody 19-year-old Elijah Miller, who carried a handgun at a “No Kings” rally in Nashville on June 14, 2025. (Photo: Cassandra Stevenson/Tennesse Seal Checkout) 19-year-old protester Arrested at a “No Kings” rally in Nashville Now facing federal claims to swing a firearm Illegal possession of firearms. Federal authorities say Murfreesboro’s Elijah […]
L.A. County and city are reeling financially. Only one faces a $1-billion deficit
Good morning and welcome to Records LA – City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, and with the support of her colleague David Zanizer, we’ll be providing city and county government updates. Newsletter Get Lowdown for La Politics Sign up for our LA City Hall newsletter for weekly insights, scoops and analysis. Please enter your email […]
L.A. County faces $2 billion in fire recovery costs, straining budget
The LA County government is facing a budget cut of about $89 million, being added with a fire recovery cost of about $2 billion and the biggest sexual abuse settlement in US history. To fill the budget gap, the county will have to fill hundreds of vacant locations, but layoffs are not expected, county chief […]
Woman Faces Potentially Life-Threatening Complications After Abortionist Leaves Behind Half Of Dead Baby, Lawsuit Says
The woman filed a lawsuit against the Illinois abortion clinic on Friday after endured severe and dangerous complications that allegedly failed a late abortion, which was allegedly claimed to have left half of the baby that died in her womb. A woman called Jane Daw in the legal complaint is suing Keith Leessinger Kindle and […]
Los Angeles faces a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall
L.A.’s financial issues exploded into a full-scale crisis on Wednesday, with city’s highest budget officials making the shortfall slightly shy of $1 billion next year and announced layoffs as “nearly inevitable.” City Manager Matt Sabo advised the city council to focus on cost-cutting measures, including potential reductions in the size of the workforce, to balance […]
JD Foster: Democrats’ Trump Hatred Blew Up In Their Faces During Gov’t Funding Civil War
in “Godfather Part IIIMichael Corleone tells his nephew. It clouds your judgment. ” Corleone’s Wisdom is fully on display as he watched Democrats’ mist-bound performance in the recent fight for Continuous Budget Resolution (CR). Why do politicians never learn Corleone’s lessons? It’s okay to make all your feelings public, and Democrats are good at this. […]