Republican filibuster kills Democratic voting legislation in the Senate chamber Via Just The News: A Democratic-backed effort to rewrite American election and voting law failed to surmount a GOP filibuster in the Senate on Tuesday. The evenly split 50-50 vote on the legislation known as the For the People Act fell short of the 60 votes required to begin debate. Our Readers And Listeners Keep Us In Print & On […]
Andrew Yang concedes in NYC mayoral race Via CNBC.com: Andrew Yang has conceded the race to replace New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio after it was clear to him that he won’t get enough votes, even with ranked choice voting and absentee ballots yet to be counted. The business entrepreneur, who ran for president and never held a political office before, thanked his wife and his supporters at a […]
Maine enacts law requiring state pension system to divest from fossil fuels Via Just The News: Maine's public pension managers will be required to cut investment ties to the fossil fuel industry over the next five years under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. The new law, which passed the Democratic-controlled Legislature largely along party lines, requires the state treasurer's office to divest any fossil fuel holdings from its […]
Georgia Secretary of State to remove 100K names from state voter rolls Via Just The News: There are more than 100,000 Georgians set to be removed from the state's voter registration rolls unless they act in a timely manner. State officials told Channel 2 News that the removals are required by law, and the maintenance of the voter rolls must occur every two years. Critics of the move are calling […]
Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting China Via MSN.com: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at China on Monday, accusing the nation’s Communist government of covering up the origins of the coronavirus pandemic and waging a campaign to steal Florida’s secrets. DeSantis signed two bills that seek to tackle espionage and prevent foreign adversaries from stealing intellectual property. “All we are doing today is saying enough is enough,” DeSantis said. “We […]
Manchin says he will vote against Democrats’ sweeping voting rights bill Via CNBC.com: Sen. Joe Manchin said Sunday will vote against the sweeping federal election reform bill introduced by congressional Democrats, called the For the People Act, a move essentially guaranteeing the legislation will fail to pass in Congress. “I believe that partisan voting legislation will destroy the already weakening blinds of our democracy, and for that reason, I will vote […]
South Dakota Gov. Noem vow to sue over July 4 fireworks cancelation at Mount Rushmore Via Just The News: South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem is vowing to continue the fight to have fireworks over Mount Rushmore as part of the state's July Fourth celebration. Noem made the announcement Wednesday after a federal judge ruled against her attempt to have the fireworks display, saying the state did not meet requirements for him to rule in favor […]
George P. Bush announces election bid to serve as Texas attorney general Via Just The News: Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has announced a bid to serve as the Lone Star State's attorney general. Bush is son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the nephew of former President George W. Bush and the grandchild of former President George H.W. Bush who passed away in 2018. "I am proud to announce I am a […]
Biden suspends oil leases in Alaska’s Arctic refuge Via AP News: The Biden administration on Tuesday suspended oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, reversing a drilling program approved by the Trump administration and reviving a political fight over a remote region that is home to polar bears and other wildlife — and a rich reserve of oil. The order by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland follows a […]
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