Texas House Democrats are asking the state’s Supreme Court to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of a budget provision that funds the Legislature, charging that his action was unconstitutional. The suit argues that Abbott’s veto, which could lead to about 2,000 legislative staffers not being paid for two years, violates …
Read More »Senate Majority Leader Schumer To Force Vote On Election Reform Bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wrote a letter to the Democratic caucus saying that he will force a vote on the For the People Act to overhaul elections next month. “In the last week of the June work period, the Senate will vote on S.1., the For the People Act, …
Read More »Minnesota’s AG To Lead Prosecution In Daunte Wright Manslaughter Case
Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General, will lead the prosecution in the death of Daunte Wright. Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter is charged with second-degree manslaughter in his death. “Daunte Wright’s death was a tragedy. He should not have died on the day that he did. He should not have died …
Read More »Rep. Jim Clyburn Fined $5,000 For Avoiding Security Screening
The House Ethics Committee has fined Representative Jim Clyburn $5,000 after Capitol Police reported he avoided being screened before entering the House chamber. A report from Politico says the number 3 House Democrat initially went through screening when he entered the Chamber earlier this week but did not go through the …
Read More »Republican Lawmakers Are Passing Bills That Target Protestors
Republican legislators are introducing laws that target protestors. According to Truthout, Republicans have introduced 81 bills in 34 states aimed at protestors. On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an anti-protest bill into law. Chris Sprowls, speaker of the Florida House, doesn’t want future protests to get out of hand …
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