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.
Protesters at Fordham University in New York, May 1, 2024.

Communist Activists Using Pro-Palestinian Protests to Foment ‘Real Revolution’

Communist organizations are sparking unrest and fueling tension by distributing pamphlets en masse during pro-Palestinian rallies in New York.

Florida Becomes First State to Ban ‘Fake Meat’

Florida’s governor signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law to officially ban lab-grown meat, in a bid to protect the Florida cattle industry and its residents.
Police control barricades outside Columbia University

‘New Communism’ Revolutionaries Instigating Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia University

Communist “Revcom Corps” called for “physical revolution ... at the soonest possible time” in handing out fliers supporting pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia.
Uptick in LA Metro violence

Los Angeles’s Transit System Declares Public Safety Emergency Amid Escalating Violence

Following shockingly violent attacks on Metro buses and trains in recent weeks, the LA Metropolitan Transit Authority declared a public safety emergency.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks guaranteed income program in Harris County

Attorney General Responds After Texas Supreme Court Blocks Guaranteed Income Program

TX Supreme Court issued emergency stay telling Democrat-controlled Harris County not to launch guaranteed income program until further action by the court.
Arizona State Capitol

Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Sending Bill to State Senate

AZ House approved bill to remove strict abortion prohibition after judge ruled state could enforce 1864 legislation with exemption only for life of mother.
AG Kris Mayes Weaponizes Arizona AG's Office

Trump Advisers Meadows, Giuliani Among 18 Indicted in Arizona Election Case

Arizona grand jury indicted 18 Republicans with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery for submitting document to Congress “falsely” declaring Trump beat Biden in AZ’s popular vote during 2020 presidential election.
Vote by Mail

Supreme Court Denies Bid to Expand No-Excuse Mail-In Ballots in Texas

SCOTUS declined to hear challenge to TX law requiring voters under 65 to provide justification to vote by mail, so expanding “no-excuse” mail-in ballots failed.
Maine joins effort to elect president by national popular vote

Maine Governor Allows National Popular Vote Legislation to Become Law

She said she recognized merit to both sides of the electoral college argument but would allow the bill to become law without her signature as its debated.

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Student IDs for Voting

Idaho Supreme Court upheld legislative amendments to state’s voter ID requirements which eliminated use of student IDs for voter registration and in-person voting.