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fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

Republican lawmakers want to take away drivers licenses from trans people in Kansas with new bill - LGBTQ Nation

Kansas Republicans introduced H.B. 2426 to invalidate driver's licenses with changed gender markers and expanded it to include a strict anti-trans bathroom ban.
fromAxios
5 days ago

Mike Johnson braces for conservative revolt over ICE funding deal

But on top of a lengthy list of demands from Democrats around ICE, expect an even longer one from the House Freedom Caucus, centering on sanctuary cities, immigration enforcement and border security. What's next: Conservatives would need to vote for a rule - a party-line procedural vote - to advance the bill. And President Trump's urging everyone to help it pass.
US politics
US politics
fromEmptywheel
5 days ago

Steve Scalise Calls Out Donald Trump

Election laws must be changed openly through negotiated, public legislative processes rather than behind closed doors or by coercion.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario legislature to take 14-week winter break, following 19-week summer break | CBC News

Ontario legislature will take a 14-week winter break, returning March 23, drawing criticism for its length and limited debate.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

The Wall Street Journal Trashes Trump Plan to Nuke Filibuster: Republicans Would Be Dumb' to Listen

Ending the filibuster would enable narrow-majority enactment of extreme policies and increase instability; the filibuster preserves minority voice and forces compromise.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Strings attached to bills Newsom signed on antisemitism, AI transparency and other major California policies

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed antisemitism-related school laws while urging quick legislative fixes to address unintended consequences and attached similar addendums to other bills.
California
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Legislative Update: In the Home Stretch - Streetsblog San Francisco

Several transportation safety and bike-related bills advanced, while others missed committee deadlines and must wait until the next legislative session.
US politics
fromABC News
5 months ago

Texas House redistricting committee advances bill with new congressional maps

The Texas House committee voted on a new congressional map that could potentially increase Republican seats in the upcoming elections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

John Cornyn Urges Trump's FBI to Capture Runaway Democrats

Sen. John Cornyn urged FBI Director Kash Patel to assist in tracking down 50 Texas lawmakers who fled the state to delay a House vote on redistricting.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

Dems Keep Objecting Through Comically Long Vote on Trump Bill Amendment

Democrats attempted to delay a lengthy voting process on Trump's bill amid public opposition and internal party conflict.
US politics
fromeuronews
7 months ago

US Senate passes Trump's tax bill after turbulent all-night session

Senate Republicans passed Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill by a narrow margin, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago

John Fetterman Complains About Missing Family Beach Trip to Vote on Trump Bill: Oh My God, I Just Want to Go Home!'

Oh my God, I just want to go home! I've already missed our entire trip to the beach. There's no drama that we know the votes are going to go.
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fromFast Company
7 months ago

Big Beautiful Bill update: Timeline, summary, and latest polling as Senate vote-o-rama starts today

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act proposes extensive reforms including significant tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to essential healthcare programs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

California's Legislature is active, making significant decisions on a $325 billion budget amid distractions from federal events and local protests.
SF politics
NYC politics
fromsyracuse
7 months ago

Business, industry groups: Choose practical solution to waste reduction in NY (Guest Opinion)

New York lawmakers face a critical choice on managing packaging waste that balances environmental goals with affordability and market stability.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Supreme Court restores Maine lawmaker's voting abilities following ban over Facebook post about trans athlete

The First Circuit is moving quickly to evaluate the legal issues this case presents, with oral argument scheduled to occur in a few weeks.
SF politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Exclusive | NYC Council's productivity plummets 86% as speaker, comrades play politics instead of governing

The City Council has introduced 86% fewer bills this year compared to 2024, straining its productivity and effectiveness.
NYC politics
fromState of the Planet
8 months ago

How This Campbell Award Winner Creates Impact Through Climate Policy

Carissa O'Donnell's journey highlights the intersection of environmental advocacy and policy through education and hands-on legislative experience.
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fromNew York Post
8 months ago
NYC politics

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago
NYC politics

Rushing NY's budget with 'message of necessity' only emboldens Hochul's, Dems' bloat

Gov. Hochul's budget process lacks transparency and hinders legislative review before voting.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.
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