state legislatures moving rightward
Published: Saturday, May 25th, 2024 @ 7:07 pm
By: John Steed
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A bill that would allow any non-felon Louisiana resident to concealed carry a gun without a permit has passed both the state House and Senate and is expected to be signed by Governor Jeff Landry (R-LA).
Published: Friday, March 22nd, 2024 @ 2:40 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) is pushing the state of Florida to implement term limits for politicians in the state who serve in U.S. Congress.
Published: Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 @ 9:21 am
By: Daily Wire
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On Wednesday, state lawmakers released newly drawn maps for congressional districts and state House and Senate districts.
Published: Tuesday, February 20th, 2024 @ 2:01 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On his podcast Thursday, Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro explained the enormous importance of a decision the Supreme Court is about to consider, as it could shift power back to the legislature and take it back from federal agencies.
Published: Saturday, February 10th, 2024 @ 9:03 pm
By: Daily Wire
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This week, Donna King, Alex Baltzegar, David Larson, Mitch Kokai, and Theresa Opeka break down the week’s news.
Published: Thursday, December 28th, 2023 @ 10:03 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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More and more frequently I am asked: What can we do when our legislature doesn’t pass laws not supported by the majority, favoring instead the minority?
Published: Thursday, December 21st, 2023 @ 11:07 am
By: Tom Campbell
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"A lot of these bills function as what I call a Freddy Krueger bill," said Rep. Keith Kidwell, R-Beaufort. "Right about the time you think they are dead, someone breathes new life into them."
Published: Monday, December 11th, 2023 @ 12:24 am
By: Carolina Journal
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NC East Alliance has been awarded a $15 million appropriation from the NC legislature to continue to develop the new STEM East “Industry In Schools” initiative
Published: Friday, November 24th, 2023 @ 12:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Members of the Texas legislature introduced legislation that would earmark $40 million in state funds to support Department of Public Safety border security operations as well as operations in Colony Ridge, a massive land development that has become a magnet for illegal immigrants.
Published: Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 @ 3:08 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Democrats won control of the state House of Delegates and maintained control of the Senate on Tuesday, in an ebb from the Republican insurgency that propelled Gov. Glenn Youngkin to surprise victory two years ago.
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 @ 2:26 pm
By: Daily Wire
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The Michigan legislature has advanced a legislative package eliminating various restrictions on abortions in the state.
Published: Sunday, November 19th, 2023 @ 1:47 pm
By: Daily Wire
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After a month-long break for some, state lawmakers are getting back to work this week. Here is a preview of a few things North Carolinians might see in Raleigh this week:
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 3:53 am
By: Carolina Journal
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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.
Published: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 @ 6:31 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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This week on the Debrief, conflict over a new elections bill, and the legislature looks to roll back more executive appointment powers.
Published: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 @ 1:21 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The budget our legislature has passed is the cherry on top of the upside-down power grab cake our lawmakers have been baking since January.
Published: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 @ 12:11 am
By: Tom Campbell
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On Friday, both chambers of the state legislature sent House Bill 259, the state budget, to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk for his signature.
Published: Thursday, September 28th, 2023 @ 11:18 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Our legislature continues to dance to the tunes played by ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2023 @ 10:16 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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On Thursday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a “bipartisan solution” to a foster care issue that is “much needed right now.”
Published: Monday, September 18th, 2023 @ 11:33 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Those who follow our legislature know that each session usually has one or two initiatives for which it becomes known.
Published: Monday, September 18th, 2023 @ 7:59 am
By: Tom Campbell
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RALEIGH: North Carolina continues to lead the way addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. Last week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key steps to develop state surface water and groundwater standards for PFAS compounds.
Published: Sunday, September 10th, 2023 @ 9:12 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the following statement on the importance of separating Medicaid Expansion from the state budget:
Published: Friday, August 11th, 2023 @ 1:02 pm
By: Governor's Office
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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: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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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
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The N.C. Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that allows the non-profit Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company for billions in surplus revenue.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 3:51 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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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
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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.
Published: Friday, June 16th, 2023 @ 6:16 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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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
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The North Carolina House and Senate have passed a new bill that will limit abortions after 12 weeks of fetal development.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 2:29 am
By: Carolina Journal
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liberal RINO Reeder needs to be primaried out of office
Published: Monday, June 5th, 2023 @ 7:19 pm
By: John Steed
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Revolution of the States: Conservative states are more likely than liberal ones to have "open primaries," allowing Democrats to vote in Republican primaries and contributing do deep-red states electing moderate Republicans.
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 @ 1:02 am
By: Daily Wire
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Ron DeSantis Pushes ‘Toughest’ Illegal Immigration Crackdown In Country With New Legislative PackageThe Republican-controlled Florida Legislature is in the process of considering an aggressive set of legislative proposals from Gov. Ron DeSantis to combat the illegal immigration crisis that has exploded during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Published: Friday, May 12th, 2023 @ 1:08 am
By: Daily Wire
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are the rats leaving the sinking ship?
Published: Monday, April 10th, 2023 @ 9:08 pm
By: John Steed
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