Important Inflation Measure Rises Once More in August
Federal Reserve Inflation Metrics The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported an increase of 0.3% in inflation for August, up from 0.2% in July. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which assesses the value of goods and services, saw a yearly rise of 2.7% last month. Core PCE, which omits food and energy […]
Alabama Democrats reject measure recognizing Charlie Kirk’s life
Political Responses to Charlie Kirk’s Murder Recently, two Democrats from Alabama, Terry Sewell and Shomali, opposed a resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, a conservative figure who was tragically killed. This resolution came just after the U.S. Senate passed a similar one earlier in the week, marking the impact of Kirk’s life and his […]
58 Democrats Oppose Measure to Celebrate Charlie Kirk’s Life
House Democrats Reject Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk On Friday morning, around sixty House Democrats voted against a resolution meant to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. The resolution was approved with a vote tally of 310 to 58, initiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson, with support from 165 Republican […]
The arrival of the night shift in Memphis: A political maneuver hiding as a safety measure
This isn’t really about crime; it’s about control. The plan to send the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis isn’t a move aimed at improving public safety. It feels more like a political stunt, crafted by someone who’s held multiple presidential designations, and seems to be using the struggles of Black communities and the fears of […]
Marshall County adopts measure against alterations to online sales tax
Marshall County Opposes State’s Simplified Seller Change Recently, the Marshall County Commission passed a resolution against the state’s proposed simplified seller change. This makes Marshall County one of the latest entities involved in a growing struggle over revenue generation for local governments. Last month, the Alabama County Association voted to oppose modifications to the current […]
California legislators approve a measure prohibiting police officers from hiding their faces.
California Passes Bills on Law Enforcement Identification The California Legislature approved two bills on Thursday aimed at ensuring public law enforcement officials, including federal immigration agents, reveal their identities and refrain from concealing their faces. Senate Bill 627, introduced by Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley), does include some exceptions, notably for SWAT […]
Court permits measure to halt Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
Trump Administration’s Medicaid Funding Block Overturned WASHINGTON — A recent ruling allows the Trump administration to prevent Medicaid funds from being allocated to parent-child relationships, following an appeals court decision that overturned a lower court injunction. This move comes after Congressional Republicans integrated a one-year fundraising ban into a significant legislation signed by President Trump […]
L.A. County understands how it unintentionally canceled Measure J. Correcting it remains a challenge.
LA County Voting Measure Update Good morning! It’s a new day here at Records LA, and we’re diving into some important updates regarding LA County’s voting measures. County officials are tasked with ensuring that popular voting measures aren’t carelessly lost again. There’s an upcoming discussion by the Board of Directors regarding a 2020 voting measure […]
‘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 […]
It’s a bureaucratic mystery: Who was responsible for the demise of Measure J?
Good morning, and welcome to the Records LA – City Hall newsletter. This is Rebecca Ellis, alongside Julia Wick and Noah Goldberg, bringing updates from city and county governments. It seems that LA County’s “Five Little Queens” have reached a consensus: accidentally nullifying voting measures is questionable. One supervisor has described the situation as a […]