Government
Sen. Hawley bill: No bonuses for bad postal serviceSen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, announced this week plans to introduce a bill that would cut U.S. Postal Service officials’ bonuses for… Read More
Government
Senate hearing exposes dangers of gender transition procedures for minorsThe U.S. Senate held a committee hearing Wednesday on the debate over transgender treatments for minors. The hearing – titled “Protecting Our Children: Exposing the Dangers of Irreversible Gender Transition Procedures on Minors” –… Read More
Government
Sen. Hawley: Legislation to fund federal agents to protect children from trafficking may pass ‘as early as today’The largest effort against child trafficking in the history of the federal government may pass as the Senate considers a reconciliation bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security… Read More
Government
Ron DeSantis signs legislation outlawing Chinese, Russian surrogacy contractsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation banning surrogacy contracts involving citizens of several U.S. adversaries. The new law bars preplanned adoption agreements and gestational surrogacy… Read More
Government
Lawmakers want to make roads great (and safe) again(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An incoming bill seeks to be among the largest federal surface infrastructure investments in American history, according to the lawmakers behind it. The lead… Read More
Politics
Blue state Democrats block debate on bill to notify ICE of illegal immigrants arrested for violent crimes(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democrats in the Minnesota House of Representatives on Monday blocked consideration of legislation that would require local prosecutors to notify the federal government when… Read More
Government
‘Common sense’ bill to boot illegal alien truckers off the road clears House committeeA U.S. House committee passed a bill Wednesday that Republicans argue will keep American roads safe by blocking non-English speaking illegal immigrants from getting behind the wheel of big… Read More
Government
Florida bill to diminish power of teachers’ unions over employeesThe Florida Legislature is sending a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis to close a legal loophole that unions use to retain power over employees. SB 1296 passed the… Read More
Government
Proposed ‘Baby Olivia’ laws would teach public school students about fetal developmentSeveral red states are considering “Baby Olivia” laws, which would require public schools to show scientifically accurate videos of fetal development to students. According to Utah’s HB 315, for example, during human… Read More
Government
‘Find the courage’: Roy calls on Congress to pass immigration moratorium after Austin shooting(The Daily Signal) – In the wake of a shooting in Austin, Texas, by a man investigators believe could be an Islamic terrorist, House Republicans have… Read More
Government
Florida bill would require public schools to report on unused land for statewide registryDemocrats in Florida are balking at legislation requiring school districts to disclose how much vacant land they own. The state’s education department would use the ensuing data to create a statewide registry, Florida Politics … Read More
Government
‘Huge deal’: Thune pledges election security vote in Senate(The Daily Signal) – Some Senate Republicans supported Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s promise to hold a vote on an amended election security bill. Thune, R-S.D.,… Read More
Government
Dems block bill to help pregnant women on college campuses despite it not once mentioning abortion(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Senate Democrats blocked pro-life legislation Tuesday that would require colleges to provide resources and accommodations to pregnant students in a party-line vote of 47-45,… Read More
Politics
How a GOP rep is working with Trump to ban large investors from buying single-family homes(The Daily Signal) – When Rep. Mary Miller saw President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to ban large investors from buying single-family homes, she immediately volunteered to introduce a… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin schools must tell parents day of credible sexual misconduct report(The Center Square) – Wisconsin schools must now inform the parents by the end of the day if they receive a credible report that their child was the victim… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin school consolidation bills include $2K per student incentive(The Center Square) – Wisconsin school districts will be eligible for $2,000 per student extra in funding for the first year if a series of bills in the state… Read More
Public Education
High superintendent pay fuels debate over Illinois school consolidation(The Center Square) – A new Illinois Policy Institute report reignites debate over how schools are run and how much top administrators are paid, but one national education expert… Read More
Government
Ohio bill: AI is not a legal person, cannot marry; its owners are liable for harmA bill before the Ohio House of Representatives would prohibit artificial intelligence from ever obtaining legal personhood, thus limiting such technology from marriage, possession of property or legal authority. Read More
Politics
Rep. Ashley Hinson rolls out bill to provide resources to parents who suffer pregnancy loss(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson on Wednesday unveiled the Healing Mothers And Fathers Act, a bill which seeks to give parents the time and financial… Read More
Government
House sends ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ to Trump after overnight marathonAfter pulling an all-nighter, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the massive budget bill, known as President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” sending it to the president a day… Read More