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“I know of no other state where the legislature has gone this far in restricting the religious liberty rights of people of faith.”
“I know of no other state where the legislature has gone this far in restricting the religious liberty rights of people of faith.”
 
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State Rep. Susan Valdes of West Tampa joins the GOP caucus
Published: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 @ 7:47 am By: John Steed
State Rep. Susan Valdes of West Tampa joins the GOP caucus
 
Voters in Arizona will have the opportunity to enact broad border security measures in November as the state faces a flood of illegal immigration after the Republican-led state legislature passed a resolution that will put the measures on the general election ballot.
Published: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 @ 12:45 pm By: Daily Wire
Voters in Arizona will have the opportunity to enact broad border security measures in November as the state faces a flood of illegal immigration after the Republican-led state legislature passed a resolution that will put the measures on the general election ballot.
 
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed 30 gun control bills on Tuesday afternoon, using his perch as a Republican governor to restrain Democrats from taking the state in a leftward direction despite the party having taken full control of the legislature in November.
Published: Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 @ 9:01 am By: Daily Wire
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed 30 gun control bills on Tuesday afternoon, using his perch as a Republican governor to restrain Democrats from taking the state in a leftward direction despite the party having taken full control of the legislature in November.
 
On Wednesday, state lawmakers released newly drawn maps for congressional districts and state House and Senate districts.
On Wednesday, state lawmakers released newly drawn maps for congressional districts and state House and Senate districts.
 
Governor Gavin Newsom has called on the California state legislature to pass yet another minimum wage increase so that citizens can afford the products that have been made more expensive due to the previous minimum wage increase, sources confirmed Thursday.
Published: Monday, December 25th, 2023 @ 3:23 am By: Babylon Bee
Governor Gavin Newsom has called on the California state legislature to pass yet another minimum wage increase so that citizens can afford the products that have been made more expensive due to the previous minimum wage increase, sources confirmed Thursday.
 
At August’s Council of State meeting, North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall said her department faced “a crisis” over inadequate funding for agency staff.
At August’s Council of State meeting, North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall said her department faced “a crisis” over inadequate funding for agency staff.
 
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
Last week, the state legislature overrode six of Governor Roy Cooper’s vetoes, setting a record for the most veto overrides in a single day.
 
A Georgia state senator has been suspended from the Senate Republican caucus after he called for a special session of the legislature over the prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Published: Friday, October 20th, 2023 @ 9:11 am By: Daily Wire
A Georgia state senator has been suspended from the Senate Republican caucus after he called for a special session of the legislature over the prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
 
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
 
Three years ago this week, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a litany of bills passed by the state legislature that would’ve allowed some small businesses to reopen and communities to gather for fireworks during the COIVD pandemic’s government-imposed shutdowns.
Three years ago this week, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a litany of bills passed by the state legislature that would’ve allowed some small businesses to reopen and communities to gather for fireworks during the COIVD pandemic’s government-imposed shutdowns.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Moore v. Harper, 6-3, that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. The ruling affirms a 2022 decision by North Carolina's Supreme Court.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in Moore v. Harper, 6-3, that state courts can review congressional election maps drawn by legislatures. The ruling affirms a 2022 decision by North Carolina's Supreme Court.
 
Return to the original method of the state legislature electing our senators.
Return to the original method of the state legislature electing our senators.
 
North Carolina No. 1 in CNBC's Annual Competitiveness Rankings for the 2nd Year in a Row
Published: Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 @ 3:06 am By: ENC NOW
North Carolina No. 1 in CNBC's Annual Competitiveness Rankings for the 2nd Year in a Row
 
In what has to be a landmark decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state legislatures do not have unchecked power over federal elections.
Published: Thursday, July 27th, 2023 @ 1:44 am By: Tom Campbell
In what has to be a landmark decision the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state legislatures do not have unchecked power over federal elections.
 
June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
June's meeting comes as the state legislature develops the state budget, and candidates launch campaigns for 2024 elections.
 
The Louisiana State Legislature passed a bill banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, and sex change operations on children, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk.
Published: Sunday, June 25th, 2023 @ 8:28 am By: Daily Wire
The Louisiana State Legislature passed a bill banning the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormone therapy, and sex change operations on children, sending the legislation to Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ desk.
 
On Tuesday, both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” which restricts elective abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
On Tuesday, both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” which restricts elective abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
 
The Texas State Legislature passed a bill on Sunday that would ban the performance of “sexually oriented” shows in front of minors.
Published: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 @ 7:57 pm By: Daily Wire
The Texas State Legislature passed a bill on Sunday that would ban the performance of “sexually oriented” shows in front of minors.
 
This weekend, Lieutenant Governor Robinson officially launched his campaign for governor where he was joined by more than a dozen members of the state legislature and over 1,000 supporters.
Published: Thursday, May 11th, 2023 @ 12:18 am By: ENC NOW
This weekend, Lieutenant Governor Robinson officially launched his campaign for governor where he was joined by more than a dozen members of the state legislature and over 1,000 supporters.
 
North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham is defecting from the Democratic Party, joining the GOP, and delivering Republicans supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
Published: Monday, May 1st, 2023 @ 7:37 am By: Daily Wire
North Carolina State Rep. Tricia Cotham is defecting from the Democratic Party, joining the GOP, and delivering Republicans supermajorities in both chambers of the state legislature.
 
The United States Supreme Court has already ruled equal representation of counties in state legislatures to be unconstitutional.
The United States Supreme Court has already ruled equal representation of counties in state legislatures to be unconstitutional.
 
In a move privacy advocates are hailing as historic, Texas's state legislature has passed a batch of new laws allowing civilians to shoot Google Maps camera cars on sight.
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 12:31 pm By: Babylon Bee
In a move privacy advocates are hailing as historic, Texas's state legislature has passed a batch of new laws allowing civilians to shoot Google Maps camera cars on sight.
 
The North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to officially reconvene at noon on Wednesday in Raleigh. After November’s midterm elections, Republicans in the Senate have a supermajority and in the House, Republicans are one vote shy of a supermajority.
The North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to officially reconvene at noon on Wednesday in Raleigh. After November’s midterm elections, Republicans in the Senate have a supermajority and in the House, Republicans are one vote shy of a supermajority.
 
Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
Members of the North Carolina Senate were sworn into office Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 2023 long session for the state legislature.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly will hold opening ceremonies to kick off the 2023 legislative session. In odd-numbered years, legislators hold a “long session” starting in January.
 
Jeanette Doran, president and general counsel of the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law, rebuts arguments about the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, a concept tied to North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jeanette Doran, president and general counsel of the N.C. Institute for Constitutional Law, rebuts arguments about the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, a concept tied to North Carolina’s Moore v. Harper redistricting case at the U.S. Supreme Court.
 
The U.S. Constitution grants state legislatures the power to regulate congressional redistricting
The U.S. Constitution grants state legislatures the power to regulate congressional redistricting
 
Gun control is on the docket for Michigan’s Democratic leaders and lawmakers after the party boasted historic wins in the state’s midterm elections last week.
Published: Friday, December 16th, 2022 @ 4:38 am By: Daily Wire
Gun control is on the docket for Michigan’s Democratic leaders and lawmakers after the party boasted historic wins in the state’s midterm elections last week.
 
A new bill introduced in the Texas state legislature would legally include a child in the womb as a second person in high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
Published: Sunday, December 11th, 2022 @ 12:43 pm By: Daily Wire
A new bill introduced in the Texas state legislature would legally include a child in the womb as a second person in high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes.
 
Third-quarter finance reports dropped Tuesday, November 2nd, and with them came insight into one of North Carolina’s biggest questions for election day, will Republicans regain supermajorities in the state legislature?
Third-quarter finance reports dropped Tuesday, November 2nd, and with them came insight into one of North Carolina’s biggest questions for election day, will Republicans regain supermajorities in the state legislature?
 
What do we do to rein in the N.C. Supreme Court?  As I recommended in a previous article, we set up a process that allows the state legislature to override N.C. Supreme court decisions that are interfere with the legislature's enumerate authority to make laws as long as they do not violate the...
Published: Sunday, July 17th, 2022 @ 7:31 am By: Alan Harrop
What do we do to rein in the N.C. Supreme Court?  As I recommended in a previous article, we set up a process that allows the state legislature to override N.C. Supreme court decisions that are interfere with the legislature's enumerate authority to make laws as long as they do not violate the...
 
The state legislature has passed a safety measure that requires North Carolina rental homes to reduce or eliminate the space between elevator doors and the “landing” door inside a home.
Published: Friday, July 8th, 2022 @ 1:17 pm By: Carolina Journal
The state legislature has passed a safety measure that requires North Carolina rental homes to reduce or eliminate the space between elevator doors and the “landing” door inside a home.
 
Rhode Island Democratic Governor Daniel McKee is expected to sign a bill passed by the state legislature that will ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone under 21 years old.
Published: Thursday, June 23rd, 2022 @ 7:52 am By: Daily Wire
Rhode Island Democratic Governor Daniel McKee is expected to sign a bill passed by the state legislature that will ban the sale of guns and ammunition to anyone under 21 years old.
 
“Republicans will need to win two of the five lean Democratic districts to retake a supermajority in the Senate, and eight of 13 lean Democratic districts in the House,” said Jim Stirling.
Published: Friday, June 3rd, 2022 @ 9:26 am By: Carolina Journal
“Republicans will need to win two of the five lean Democratic districts to retake a supermajority in the Senate, and eight of 13 lean Democratic districts in the House,” said Jim Stirling.
 
A new Civitas poll shows that Republican candidates running for U.S. Congress and the state legislature in North Carolina are in good shape heading into the 2022 midterm election.
A new Civitas poll shows that Republican candidates running for U.S. Congress and the state legislature in North Carolina are in good shape heading into the 2022 midterm election.
 
North Carolina Soars to No. 2 Ranking on Key National Economic Outlook Index; State Debt Set to Fall Over 60% in 8-Year Period
North Carolina Soars to No. 2 Ranking on Key National Economic Outlook Index; State Debt Set to Fall Over 60% in 8-Year Period
 

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