Chicago Mayor Sparks Outcry with Reparations Proposal to Curb Crime
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has called for paying reparations to African-American residents as a way to prevent them from committing crimes.
12 Controversial California Policies Taking Effect Jan. 1
Here are 12 controversial California policies that will take effect on January 1, 2023 including those dealing with traffic stops, gender neutral toys, and more.
Iowa Governor Vows to Protect Children from Sexualization After Court Ruling
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on vowed to continue efforts to protect Iowa's children from being provided instruction related to gender identity and sexual orientation.
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.
Federal Judge Blocks California’s Concealed Carry Restrictions Banning Firearms in Most Public Places
Controversial CA law banning licensed gun holders from carrying firearms in multiple locations across state was temporarily blocked by a federal judge.
Governor Stitt Signs Anti-Discrimination Executive Order, Takes Aim at DEI Measures
Gov Kevin Stitt signed EO 2023-31, implementing greater protections for Oklahomans and their tax dollars against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
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.
Judge Nullifies Election Over Illegal Votes
A judge in Louisiana on Dec. 5 nullified an election, ruling that multiple votes were illegally cast and that those called into question the results.
IN-DEPTH: Hundreds of Illegal Chinese-owned Marijuana Operations Taking Over Maine
Hundreds of illegal Chinese-owned marijuana growing operations have been popping up across Maine over the past three years.
No Sign of Terrorism in Rainbow Bridge Explosion, Says NY Governor
The crash and explosion at a U.S.-Canadian border checkpoint at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls was not a terrorist attack, NGov. Kathy Hochul said.
IN-DEPTH: Texas Sees Highest Increase in Foreign-Owned Ag Land, USDA Report
Texas has seen greatest increase in foreign-owned agricultural land and leads the nation in agricultural land owned by foreign entities, according to USDA.
Newsom Defends Huge Clean up of San Francisco Ahead of Visit From China’s Xi...
President Biden and Mr. Xi are among the senior officials set to visit San Francisco, California this week for the 21-member APEC group's annual meeting.
