Governor Requests Special Legislative Session to Redefine Congressional Districts Following Texas Redistricting Legislation
Missouri Governor Calls Special Session for Redistricting Missouri’s Governor, Mike Kehoe, plans to initiate a redistricting process that may lead to a shift in control from Democrats to Republicans in the state. This special session is set to commence at noon on Wednesday, September 3rd, with a particular focus on the 5th Congressional District, currently […]
Alabama GOP lawmakers introduce legislation to impose the death penalty on child predators: a key focus
Alabama Lawmakers Push for Child Predator Death Penalty State Senators Matt Simpson and April Weaver have teamed up to advocate for the “child predator death penalty” legislation in the upcoming 2026 session. They’re eager to see it passed swiftly. Simpson (R-Daphne) introduced HB41, while Weaver (R-Brierfield) simultaneously presented SB17. They aim to keep these proposals […]
GOP Illinois Representative Proposes Legislation To Reinforce Biological Facts In Federal Law
New Legislation on Gender and Women’s Rights in Education Rep. Mary Miller, a Republican from Illinois, put forth a new bill on Tuesday that defines sex under Title IX strictly as biological male or female, a move first reported by Daily Caller. The “Safety and Opportunities of Women’s Law,” which Miller reintroduced on August 26, […]
Judge rejects request for initial court order in case concerning anti-DEI legislation.
Judge Denies Request in SB129 Case A U.S. District Judge, R. David Proctor, has turned down the request from plaintiffs in the case Simon v. Ivy for a provisional injunction against the enforcement of SB129, as of Wednesday. He also supported Governor Kay Ivey’s motion to dismiss her from the lawsuit regarding her role as […]
Legislation reintroduced to simplify religious exemptions in Alabama schools
Alabama Legislative Council Proposal on Vaccination Exemptions The proposed assumptions bill for the Alabama Legislative Council in 2026 aims to simplify the process for parents wishing to exempt their children from vaccination or testing requirements based on religious beliefs. Filed as House Bill 24 by Mac Butler, a Republican from Rainbow City, the bill seeks […]
Andrew Cuomo Suggests Legislation That Would Impact Mayoral Hopeful Zohran Mamdani
Cuomo’s Proposal on Rent-Controlled Apartments Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo has put forth a proposal aimed at barring affluent New Yorkers from residing in rent-controlled apartments. He described his initiative as “Zohran’s law,” expressing that the current system is being exploited. “We do not intend to provide rent-stabilized apartments to billionaires,” Cuomo stated in an interview […]
Farmworkers in California continue to suffer heat-related deaths two decades after legislation
Farm Workers Face Ongoing Heat Risks in California Knights Landing – It may have been just before noon, but the temperature was nearing the triple digits, adding to the discomfort for numerous farm workers spread across the rows of watermelon plants by the Sacramento River, not too far from California’s capital. Clad in long-sleeve shirts, […]
Legislation to exclude optical aids from Alabama sales tax reintroduced for the 2026 session
Alabama House of Representatives Discusses Tax Exemption for Optical Aids During the 2025 legislative session, the Alabama House of Representatives approved Bill 176, which aimed to exempt optical aids like glasses and contact lenses from sales tax. Unfortunately, this bill did not make it through the Senate before the session ended, meaning it won’t become […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for voter protection legislation on the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Terri Sewell Advocates for Voting Rights Act Renewal On the anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, US Representative Terri Sewell from Alabama urged Congress to advance the Voting Rights Act once again. During a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Act’s signing by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Sewell appeared in a […]
Tuberville: Alabama’s farmers and seniors are major beneficiaries of the comprehensive legislation
After months of discussions and a recent Senate vigil, Congress has ultimately approved a significant piece of legislation championed by President Trump. This bill is set to be celebrated as a major achievement that resonates across various demographics and income levels in America. I take great pride in the efforts I’ve invested to ensure Alabama […]