State Rep. Justin Jones (D-Nashville)

2 Democrats Expelled From Tennessee House by GOP Legislature, 3rd Spared by 1 Vote

After several hours of debate, two Democrats were expelled from the Tennessee General Assembly by Republican supermajority-controlled House of Representatives.
Gov. Andy Beshear

Kentucky Governor Vetos Bill That Would Prevent Minors From ‘Accessing Life-Altering Sex Change Surgery...

Gov. Beshear vetoed bill Kentucky GOP said would have “protected our children by preventing minors from accessing life-altering sex change surgery and drugs.”

California Facing Record $68 Billion Deficit, Potential ‘Fiscal Budget Emergency’: Legislative Analyst

Because of a “severe revenue decline,” California is facing a $68 billion budget deficit that could accumulate to more than $155 billion over the next five years.
California Senate approves ban on parental notification ban

California Senate Approves Ban on Schools Informing Parents of Student’s Gender Identity

CA lawmakers voted to advance legislation to ban school districts from notifying parents about social gender transitions at school without student’s permission.
Lawsuit launched over controversial law requiring Ten Commandments be displayed in Louisiana schools

Louisiana Hit With Lawsuit Over Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Schools

Louisiana’s law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments violates the U.S. Constitution, parents say in lawsuit that asks federal court to block statute.
Gavin Newsome is State of Florida's Realtor of the Year

Latest Episode Of “Killing DeSantis,” CBS Claims Florida Is More Expensive Than California –...

After arguing for 3 years that Ron DeSantis was the worst at handling Covid, the media is now complaining that the Governor handled the pandemic too well.
Falun Gong Rally Against China's Organ Harvesting

1st US Law Countering Beijing’s Forced Organ Harvesting Enacted in Texas

Texas signed into law a bipartisan bill to combat CCP’s criminal practice of forced organ harvesting, first U.S. state to counter the abuse through legal means.

Seattle held ‘segregated’ training session on ‘undoing whiteness,’ encouraged staffers to forfeit ‘guaranteed physical...

The City of Seattle held a racially segregated employee training session aimed at White staffers and instructing them on "undoing your own whiteness" in order to...

DeSantis Signs Bill Barring Children Under 14 From Social Media Platforms in Florida

Lawmakers say they hope to protect children from addiction and online predators, and they insist the legislation does not violate the First Amendment.
Solar Projects Michigan

Committee passes legislation to let state seize control of local energy siting

House Committee passed legislation taking away local control for wind, solar and energy storage projects and transfer it to Michigan Public Service Commission. 
Gov. Newsom unveils California budget proposal for 2024

Newsom’s Budget Redo Will Tell Us What’s Getting Cut, Who’s Getting Taxed in California

With California facing a record budget deficit, many are looking to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s release of his revised budget May 10 to offer clarity and solutions.

Tax Increase Coming for Millions of Californians on Jan. 1

CA law to provide more generous short-term disability and family leave benefits takes effect Jan. 1, increasing taxes for middle-class and high-income earners.