Conspiracy theories led to the cancellation of the proposed housing authority to rebuild after the wildfires in L.A. County.
Confusion Surrounds Senate Bill 549 Amid Social Media Buzz This week, reality star Spencer Pratt shared several videos on social media, including one where he discusses Senate Bill 549. He suggested that LA County could buy burnt-out lots in Palisades, convert them into low-income housing, and change local zoning rules to facilitate dense reconstruction. He […]
Tennessee campaign finance agency declines proposed settlement for lawmaker issue
Tennessee’s Campaign Finance Watchdog is disputing a Political Action Committee’s proposal to settle for $2,500 related to an illegal attack ad targeting Republican House candidates for the upcoming 2024 elections. During a board meeting last week, Tom Lawless, the chairman of the election finance registration, expressed skepticism about the proposed settlement, remarking that it seemed […]
Proposed legislation aims to ban vaping in public areas and rename the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
New Legislative Bill Aims to Limit Vaping in Alabama Alabama Senator Gerald Allen, representing District 21, has introduced a bill for the 2026 legislative session that seeks to place restrictions on vaping in public spaces through an update to the state’s Clean Indoor Air Act. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill 9, aims to […]
Proposed legislation would allow citizens to directly request new laws.
New Initiative to Empower Alabama Citizens State Assembly member Marilyn Lands from D-Huntsville has teamed up ahead of a legislative meeting set for 2026. This meeting will introduce a bill that aims to enable everyday citizens to initiate general laws and constitutional reforms. The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 14 or the “Alabama We […]
Proposed legislation would mandate school boards to acknowledge private religious education.
Changes in Alabama’s Religious Instruction Policies Under Alabama’s current laws, local school boards hold the power to decide if students can take time off for private religious instruction during school hours. However, a new bill expected to be discussed in the 2026 legislative session aims to change this approach. If passed, it will mandate all […]
Bill proposed to increase the size of Talladega National Forest by 50,000 acres
Senators Propose Expansion of Talladega National Forest U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. President Mike Rogers (R-Saks) have put forth a proposal to expand the Talladega National Forest by 50,000 acres across three counties in East Alabama. This move aims to boost conservation initiatives, enhance outdoor recreational activities, and benefit the local tourism economy. […]
Proposed legislation would prevent federal immigration agents from covering their faces.
In response to a rise in arrests by federal immigration agents using unmarked vehicles and concealing their identities, some California Democrats are backing a new bill in Congress aimed at preventing officials from wearing face coverings during raids. The legislation, known as “There are no masks for ICE acts,” was introduced by Representative Nydia Velázquez […]
U.S. House Democrats grill Education Secretary McMahon on proposed cuts, anti-diversity measures
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testified before the U.S. House Education Workforce Committee on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 (screenshots from the committee’s live stream) WASHINGTON – Education Secretary Linda McMahon stole heat from Democrats on the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee on Wednesday over a Trump administration’s initiative to dramatically rethink the federal […]
Trump’s steep proposed cuts to medical research funding draw bipartisan flak
Jayanta Bhattacharya, director of the National Institute of Health, will speak at a confirmation hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in Capitol Hill on March 5, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) WASHINGTON – Jay Batacharya, director of the National Institute of Health, testified on Tuesday that the White House, proposed […]
Proposed Medicaid cuts spark concern across Yuma County
Yuma, Arizona (Kima, Kessie) – A new federal budget proposal backed by President Donald Trump is setting warnings in Arizona, particularly in Yuma County. The proposal aims to cut federal funding for Medicaid and nutrition assistance programs nationwide, and aims to provide more control over the states how these services operate. Advocates argue that the […]
