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 […]
‘Extinction-Level’: MAHA Cautions That Pesticide Immunity Measure Might Resemble Controversial 1980s Legislation
Concerns Over House Expenditure Bill’s Provisions for Pesticide Manufacturers Critics are raising alarms about a House Expenditure Bill that appears to offer legal protections to pesticide manufacturers, drawing parallels to a 1986 law that granted similar immunity. This provision has been included in section 453 of the environmental spending plan for 2026, and it has […]
Sen. Britt proposes legislation to lift limits on manufactured homes
Housing Supply Expansion Act 2025 Introduced On Wednesday, Senator Katie Britt from Alabama joined forces with a bipartisan group of colleagues to introduce the Housing Supply Expansion Act of 2025. This new legislation eliminates federal regulations concerning “manufactured homes,” which are built in factories and then transported to their final locations. There’s been criticism regarding […]
Michigan Democrats Introduce Legislation to Make Masked ICE Agents Criminal Offenders
Michigan Democrats Propose Bill to Criminalize Masked Law Enforcement On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers in Michigan unveiled a bill aimed at making it illegal for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other law enforcement officers to conceal their identities while on duty. The proposed legislation would apply across federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies […]
Tuberville supports legislation to increase financial aid for American veterans via cost-of-living adjustments
Sen. Tommy Tuberville Advocates for Veterans’ Financial Relief Senator Tommy Tuberville is actively working to support American veterans by promoting legislation intended to lessen their financial challenges and those of their families. The R-Auburn senator, a member of the Senate Veterans Committee, introduced the Veterans Compensation Cost Adjustment for the 2025 Act last week. This […]
Proposed legislation aims to stop unfaithful presidential electors in Alabama
Alabama’s Proposed Bill for Electoral Replacement A new bill has been introduced ahead of Alabama’s 2026 legislative session, aimed at establishing a process for replacing electors deemed unfair during presidential elections. Sponsored by state Senator Sam Givhan from District 7, the legislation, known as Senate Bill 11, intends to create the “Alabama Uniform Faithful Presidential […]