Reparations legislation, despite challenges, may avoid California’s affirmative action prohibition
Sacramento – California lawmakers are deliberating on measures that would enable state universities to take into account whether students are descendants of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States. This initiative is part of a diversity program that is currently facing significant opposition from the Trump administration. The proposed bill, likely to encounter […]
Proposed legislation would allow citizens to directly request new laws.
New Initiative to Empower Alabama Citizens State Assembly member Marilyn Lands from D-Huntsville has teamed up ahead of a legislative meeting set for 2026. This meeting will introduce a bill that aims to enable everyday citizens to initiate general laws and constitutional reforms. The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 14 or the “Alabama We […]
Proposed legislation would mandate school boards to acknowledge private religious education.
Changes in Alabama’s Religious Instruction Policies Under Alabama’s current laws, local school boards hold the power to decide if students can take time off for private religious instruction during school hours. However, a new bill expected to be discussed in the 2026 legislative session aims to change this approach. If passed, it will mandate all […]
Trump’s Significant Legislation Moves Forward to His Desk
The House of Representatives recently approved President Donald Trump’s significant legislation, with Mike Johnson pushing forward after a late-night session. He managed to sway some conservative members who were initially hesitant about the bill. The final vote tallied 218 in favor and 214 against, sending tax and immigration reforms to the president for his signature […]
After Holding Out For As Long As Possible: How Some House Conservatives Agreed To Trump’s Major Legislation
Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill Gains Backing from Conservative Holdouts Some conservative members of the House had been hesitant about President Trump’s ambitious tax and spending bill, largely because of his concerns over enforcing the phase-out of solar and wind tax credits. Initially, the conservative faction threatened to block the bill, as they had done […]
Crying Democrat Claims She Was ‘Compelled’ To Return To DC For Vote On ‘Harmful’ Trump Legislation
Emotional Response to Proposed Bill Democrat Colorado Representative Brittany Petterson became visibly emotional on Thursday. She shared her struggle to keep tears at bay as Congress was set to vote on a bill that she described as detrimental to hospitals and healthcare across the United States. “We’re back here. I’m not asleep on my red-eye […]
View: Alabama Democratic representative passionately supports legislation to show the Ten Commandments in schools
Alabama Lawmaker Advocates for Display of Ten Commandments in Schools During a recent speech on the House floor, Alabama state legislator Patrick Sellers (D-Pleasant Grove) endorsed a bill mandating that schools display the Ten Commandments. “These principles are essential for our children,” Sellers stated. “Even if it’s just hanging on the wall, it serves as […]
Rural communities celebrate Senate approval of the major legislation
Following the passage of President Trump’s significant bill in the U.S. Senate, farmers are now on the brink of record tax cuts and enhanced farm safety measures. The bill is set to return home after a close 51-50 vote. Mitt Walker, the Secretary of State for the Alabama Farmers Federation, remarked that the bill represents […]
Rep. Strong’s legislation designed to combat harmful activities from the CCP receives considerable backing.
Congressman Dale Strong’s Focus on CCP Influence Since taking office in January 2023, US Congressman Dale Strong has dedicated a significant portion of his efforts to addressing the increasing impact of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Recently, Strong has worked to reintroduce a bill titled the Shield to the CCP Act (Strategic Home Intelligence Report […]
Health plan legislation moves through Senate committee, nearing final approval.
Alabama Farmers Federation Health Plan Proposal Advances The Alabama Senate has taken a significant step toward potentially allowing the Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) to extend its Farm Bureau health plans to its members. This follows the bill’s approval on Tuesday. Sponsored by state representative David Faulkner (R. Mountainbrook), the measure passed through the Senate Bank […]
