Alabama Senate candidates promise to back term limits for Congress
Alabama Senate Candidates Support Term Limits In the lead-up to the 2026 elections, three candidates vying for a seat in the Alabama US Senate have committed to advocating for constitutional amendments aimed at instituting term limits for Congress members. Term Limits for the U.S., a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on promoting term limits across all […]
Alabama mother advocates for changes to youthful offender laws after a judge limits the sentence for her son’s killer to 3 years.
Alabama Mother Advocates for Change in Youth Crime Laws After Son’s Death In the wake of her 19-year-old son’s tragic death from a DUI accident, a mother in Alabama is rallying for modifications to the state’s laws governing youthful offenders. Nolan McDavid, a University of Southern Alabama student, lost his life last November when a […]
Farmers in Arizona adapt to water limits as Colorado River reductions persist
Water Challenges in Yuma County Yuma, Arizona – Farming in Yuma County heavily relies on the Colorado River, but years of drought along with strict regulations have compelled farmers to make changes. Currently, Lake Mead, the largest reservoir on the river, is only about 30% full, and federal officials project it will last until 2026. […]
Following public protest, L.A. limits duplexes in Pacific Palisades
Rebuilding in Pacific Palisades Moves Forward As efforts to rebuild in Pacific Palisades gain momentum, Los Angeles officials have decided to restrict double-chain buildings to single-family home lots. This decision comes on the heels of an executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has also granted exemptions for Pacific Palisades and other areas affected by […]
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 […]
Alabama’s SNAP program is facing upcoming federal budget cuts and potential limits on what can be bought.
Alabama’s SNAP Program Faces Changes About one in five residents in Alabama benefits from the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as “Food Stamps.” According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 350,000 low-income households receive an average of $192 per person through this program, which can be spent only on certain eligible […]
US Supreme Court limits injunctions, allows Trump to act on birthright citizenship ban
US Supreme Court seen on October 9, 2024 (Photo: Jane Norman/State Newsroom) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday was decided in a massive decision that was suppressed by a national injunction by several lower courts that banned birthright citizenship. The High Court refused to determine the constitutionality of birthright citizenship itself, but said […]
Federal appeals court clarification limits refugees allowed to settle in U.S.
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order at the White House’s Oval Office on January 20, 2025 (Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Only refugees closest to arriving in the US will be eligible for orders Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Partially blocks the suspension of the Trump administration, published last month US refugee […]
Supreme Court permits Trump to use wartime law for deportations, for now and with limits • Tennessee Lookout
This story was updated on April 8th at 10:24am EDT WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said that the Trump administration could, for now, use the alien enemy law of 1798 to carry out the rapid deportation of Venezuelans suspected of being members of the gang, but they must give them the opportunity […]
California legislative committee rejects limits on trans athletes
Sacramento – California lawmakers rejected the Republican-sponsored bill on Tuesday, restricting high school athletes from participating in girls and girls’ sports. Despite hours of passionate testimony, this result never became a problem in the California Legislature where Democrats hold the vast majority and Republicans have little power. The key to both sides was the lively […]