Trump signs stopgap spending bill into law, following U.S. Senate passage • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON – The US Senate cleared a government-funded suspension spending bill on Friday and sent the law to President Donald Trump. The White House said Saturday afternoon that Trump signed the measure to avoid shutting down the government. The day after the 54-46 Senate vote, Trump’s signature will continue to operate primarily the federal government […]
Old hands, not dark money, push vouchers to passage • Tennessee Lookout
The Dark Money Group last year spent millions of dollars on the Tennessee primary to lead Tennessee Governor Billley to a private school voucher victory. But instead of winning with the infusion of new supporters, the governor won the award from the old security guard. For example, first-year Tazewell Republican Sen. Jessie Seal defeated veteran […]
Maricopa County faces lawsuit over Prop. 479 tax passage | Arizona
(The Center Square) – The fate of Proposition 479 could be in jeopardy depending on the outcome of a lawsuit by the Maricopa County Republican Committee. The commission filed a lawsuit against the county Board of Supervisors, arguing that the law could not technically pass because it did not meet the legally required 60% threshold […]
Arizona border towns brace for impact from passage of Prop 314
Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — Law enforcement agencies in Arizona’s border towns are preparing to crack down on immigration at the state level in response to Proposition 314. border security lawpassed with nearly 63% of voters in favor as of Thursday’s results. Although most Arizona voters approved the ballot measure, funding remains a key issue […]
Barry Moore speaks out against surveillance bill before passage by U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) just one week before it is set to expire. of invoiceThe bill, which would have expanded and reformed Section 702 of FISA, passed by a vote of 273 to 147. An amendment to add a warrant requirement for data […]
Tuberville announces Senate passage of resolution overturning controversial Biden Administration gas furnaces rule
Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Wednesday welcomed the passage of a resolution of disapproval filed under the Congressional Review Act. The resolution, passed by the Senate on a 50-45 vote, challenged recent rules by the Biden administration and the U.S. Department of Energy that some believe could impose a significant financial burden on people trying to […]
Strong hails committee passage of defense spending bill
The National Defense Authorization Act was approved by the House Armed Services Committee by a vote of 57-1, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong announced Thursday. “As a representative of North Alabama, protecting our nation's security is one of my top priorities,” said Committee Member Rep. Strong (R-Monrovia). “There is no denying that our great nation faces […]
CHOOSE Act passage celebrated by Americans For Prosperity-Alabama
Americans for Prosperity Alabama supports this bill and is excited about the passage of the CHOOSE Act in Alabama. According to news agency AFP-AL, Secretary of State Adam Thompson said the passage of the bill was momentous and thanked the lawmakers who helped make this moment a reality. “Every child deserves a fair path to […]
IVF bills poised for passage in House, Senate
House and Senate bills that would create immunity for IVF clinics switched chambers on Tuesday and remain the fastest-moving bills in the liquidation committee. Lawmakers rush to provide compensation to in vitro fertilization clinics after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that fetuses they treat can be held liable for the wrongful death of a minor. […]
ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap
The Alabama Senate is considering a bill Wednesday that would create a system to give tax credits to students who attend participating private schools. Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wall on Monday predicted the bill would pass the Senate this week and urged lawmakers not to put a dollar cap on the program, as several […]
