L.A. County mistakenly reversed its anti-incarceration policy. What happens next?
Los Angeles County Leaders React to Unintentional Abolishment of Racial Justice Initiative County officials in Los Angeles are quickly working to reinstate a significant racial justice initiative that was unintentionally eliminated by voters. This blunder could result in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars aimed at decreasing the prison population. On Tuesday, the […]
As a congressional investigation unfolds, Nashville’s Mayor maintains the city’s immigration reporting policy.
The ongoing federal investigation remains somewhat vague, even a month after officials in Nashville provided various documents to two legislative committees looking into the mayor’s handling of recent immigration controversies. Requests for updates from Republican representatives on the House Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees, including Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles, have been largely ignored or denied. […]
Sedona Humane Society Keeps No Kill Policy for 2024
90% of Dogs and Cats Entering Shelters Last Year Were Saved Animal welfare agencies are celebrated for saving over 90% of dogs and cats that were brought into shelters last year. The Humane Society of Sedona has proudly announced that, by 2024, it’s achieved a remarkable 98% success rate for animals entering their care. “Our […]
State superintendent presents new policy to combat vaping in public schools
Alabama Board of Education Tackles Vaping Among Students This week, the Alabama Board of Education made significant strides in crafting statewide measures to combat vaping in public schools. This move comes amid rising worries about the health effects of vaping on young people, as well as the increasing number of students found using e-cigarettes on […]
Trump’s DOJ Delivers Justice to Americans by Challenging Negative Biden Policy
On Wednesday morning, Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon from the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division made a statement regarding someone approaching the FO, and it seems they indeed did. In a lawsuit filed by the DOJ against the California Department of Education and the California Federation of Interscholastic Federations, Dhillon accused them of engaging in illegal sexism […]
Health policy expert explains the effects of Republican Medicaid cuts on Alabama
Understanding the Impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Recently, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which modifies the criteria for Medicaid compensation. This act significantly increases federal spending on Medicaid while transferring the funding burden from the federal level to state governments. Last Wednesday, I had a conversation with […]
David Blackmon: The OBBBA Changes the Energy Policy Landscape
One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law It’s important to understand the context here. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), which President Trump signed on Friday, aligns well with his energy and climate priorities. Critics have raised concerns about Majority Leader John Thune’s impact on projects in Alaska, yet the OBBBA instead smooths the path […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and city council regarding sanctuary policy
U.S. Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Over Sanctuary City Law The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Los Angeles, its Mayor Karen Bass, and city council members. The department labeled the Sanctuary City policy as “illegal” and is seeking to halt its implementation. In a federal court filing in California, the Justice Department […]
Federal health agency says emergency abortion care guidance doesn’t reflect administration policy
Federal health officials have abandoned Tuesday’s guidance issued by former President Joe Biden, which said Medicare-funded hospitals must provide life-saving abortion care, regardless of the state’s ban. (Photo: Otto Kitzinger/Idaho Capital Sun) It is found at the US Department of Health and Human Services Guidance has been cancelled The hospital, published in July 2022, said […]
Former governors say bipartisan unity key to rebuffing questionable federal policy
D-Montana’s former governor Steve Bullock (left) and former governor R-Maryland (right) said the current governor could play a greater role in national issues that are likely to be left to Congress and the White House if they come together. (Photo of Daniel Brown/Maryland) In a country flooded with endless waves of talking heads, critics and […]
