California, other states sue Trump administration to block order on voting overhaul

With a coalition of California and other states, President Trump and his administration on Thursday sued his recent executive order aimed at radically reshaping voting rules around the country. “My fellow Attorney General and I are taking him to court because this executive order is nothing more than an attempt to gain blatantly illegal power […]

EXCLUSIVE: Education Groups Say Linda McMahon’s Confirmation Is Essential To Overhaul ‘Years Of Incompetence’ At Dept

Parents’ advocates have urged the Senate to promptly confirm the candidates of President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Education in order to restore damages caused by the former administration. American Principles Project will be a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday to praise the candidate Linda McMahon for “strong backgrounds and qualifications necessary […]

Plan to overhaul LAPD discipline system faces last-minute collapse

As the deadline for introducing the ballot measure approaches, the Los Angeles City Council is divided over language in the proposed reforms, including giving the police chief the power to fire officers for serious misconduct. Some city officials support a plan that would give the chief executive the power to fire officers who commit sexual […]

“Freedom Flag” bill passes committee after major overhaul

A Senate committee approved legislation Tuesday that would ban most flags from being flown in public. A previous bill by Sen. Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) would have made it a misdemeanor to fly the flag on public land other than on a short and exclusive list. Allen said Wednesday that there has been a “healthy discussion” […]

Ethics overhaul bill passes out of committee, but with concerns

A House committee approved a bill Wednesday that calls for an overhaul of Alabama's ethics law, but members appeared skeptical about parts of the bill and even its sponsor called it a “work in progress.” . HB227, a bill proposed by Representative Matt Simpson, has received considerable criticism from various quarters even before it was […]

Bill to overhaul Ethics Act risks boosting corruption, weakens oversight

At a time when government transparency and accountability are more important than ever, the proposed overhaul of the Ethics Commission is not just a setback. It is a leap into the abyss of opacity and potential corruption. Established in 1973 as an impartial watchdog against abuses of public office, the Ethics Commission has at times […]

GOP Lawmakers Take Aim At The Pentagon’s Electric Vehicle Overhaul

Many House Republicans are using amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to counter the Pentagon’s plans to accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs). Republican Rep. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania, Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, and Rep. Paul Gossard of Arizona are allies to block the Pentagon’s push to go all-electric by 2050. […]