Mexican lawmakers move forward with a bill to make Cochise County its 32nd state, named ‘Coqueso’
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Watch What You Read: 7 Instances When Trump Officials Outmaneuvered Democratic Lawmakers
Members of President Donald Trump’s administration confronted Democrats during a recent hearing, deflecting tough questions aimed at them. Democrats attempted to corner Trump’s cabinet members but found themselves responding to information not typically highlighted by the Democrats or mainstream media. Officials like Department of Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]
Lawmakers approve budget supported by Trump that cuts assistance and favors the affluent, according to critics
House Passes Budget Amid Controversy The U.S. House of Representatives approved a budget supported by Trump on Thursday, but Democrats are raising alarms about its potential impact on Alabama’s most vulnerable food assistance programs. They argue that it will harm healthcare services, all to fund yet another tax break for the wealthy. While Republicans celebrated […]
Florida lawmakers criticize Everglades facility for undocumented immigrants as ‘completely un-American’
A group of Florida Democrats faced rejection from “Crocodile Alcatraz” on Thursday, after they sought to conduct “surveillance” of the facility. The lawmakers—Shevlin Jones, Carlos Guillermo Smith, Anna Escamani, Angie Nixon, and Michele Rayner—were informed by authorities that the site was deemed “unsafe,” following attempts for visitation at the facility managed by the U.S. Immigration […]
How Alabama school board and superintendent associations misinformed lawmakers about the religious education bill
Alabama Senate Faces Challenges Over Religious Education Bill The bill regarding Religious Released Time Education, which received approval from the U.S. Supreme Court, is encountering significant hurdles in the Alabama Senate, even after gaining committee backing. Last week, the Senate Education Policy Committee endorsed the bill with an 8-1 vote, showing some bipartisan support. It […]
Alabama father calls on lawmakers to move forward with delayed medical cannabis program
Alabama Medical Cannabis Concerns Persist Four years after medical cannabis was legalized in Alabama, a prominent parent advocate is urging lawmakers to take action as patients continue to face obstacles in accessing care. Dustin Chandler, a supporter of Carly’s Law in 2014—which aimed to help seizure patients use limited amounts of CBD—expressed frustration over the […]
Alabama lawmakers are close to approving a supportive tobacco tax system for health.
Alabama Legislation Advances for Heated Tobacco Products A bill in Alabama aiming to create distinct tax categories for heated tobacco products is nearing its final approval in the Legislature. Supporters argue that its passage could position Alabama as a leader in tobacco harm reduction and improve tax policies related to health. Known as HB357, this […]
Two Lawmakers Aim to Change Longstanding Practices to Possibly Provide Advanced Military Technology to Israel
Bipartisan Bill Proposed for Bunker Buster Transfer to Israel Democratic Representative Josh Gottheimer and Republican Representative Mike Lawler are collaborating on a bipartisan initiative that could allow the relocation of “Bunker Busters” to Israel. This move aims to counter any ongoing efforts by Iran towards developing nuclear capabilities. If approved, the proposed Bunker Buster Act […]
Alabama lawmakers move forward with important bills as the session approaches its end
Today has been significant for the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers wrapped up final votes on some of the most important bills of the session, with various issues still at play. After fulfilling key constitutional duties on Tuesday night, including the approval of the General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets for Governor Kay Ivy, several major […]
API criticizes lawmakers for failing to renew overtime tax cut
Criticism of Tax Cut Decisions in Alabama This week, the Alabama Institute of Policy Research (API) voiced its discontent with lawmakers in Montgomery for not continuing tax cuts on overtime pay during the 2025 legislative session. Instead, the government opted to reduce the state’s grocery tax from 3% to 2%, a change that took effect […]
