Missouri Governor Mike Parson (R) believes a Repeal-and-Replace effort is necessary for a New Voter-Approved Constitutional Amendment Revising the way Missouri’s Legislative Districts… Read More
Oral Arguments were presented Friday in the most Prominent Lawsuit challenging the Federal Government’s Repeal of Broadband Access Rules known as Net Neutrality.
The Federal Communica… Read More
A Coalition of mostly Democratic-led States has filed a Lawsuit against the Trump Administration, arguing its Rules for Addressing Power Plant Pollution are so Weak they Violate Federal Law… Read More
The National Popular Vote Interstate Contract (NPVIC) would Guarantee the Presidency to the Candidate who Receives the Most Popular Votes in All 50 States and the District of Columbia. To do… Read More
The Maine Republican Party's Referendum Initiative to Overturn the use of Ranked-Choice voting (RCV) in Presidential Contests Submitted too Few Valid Signatures to make the November Ballot… Read More
The New York Redistricting Changes Amendment is on the Ballot, in New York, as a Legislatively referred Constitutional Amendment on November 2nd, 2021.
A "Yes" Vote supports this measure t… Read More
Legislative Updates
Alaska: According to Sen. Mike Shower (R-Wasilla) Senate Bill 39 is intended to strengthen the security of Alaska’s election system in a nonpartisan way, but sever… Read More
The Department of Justice (DOJ) formally Rescinded the Trump Administration's controversial "zero tolerance" Policy that called for the Criminal Prosecution of Adults crossing the Border an… Read More
Senate Democrats introduced a Bill Friday that seeks to rein in the Power of a Landmark Internet Law by allowing Lawsuits to be brought against Tech Platforms for some Third Party Content po… Read More
The White House announced an Immigration Bill that would create an Eight-Year Path to Citizenship for Millions of Immigrants already in the Country and provide a Faster Track for Undocumente… Read More
The Biden Administration has until April 4th to use the Provisions of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to Repeal Final Rules issued at the End of the Trump Administration.
The CRA is a 1… Read More
VOTER SUPPRESSION
Arkansas: Republican State Legislators have Approved a Bill over Democratic Opposition that would make Arkansas' Voter ID Law Stricter, sending it to Gov. Asa Hutchinson (… Read More
Alabama: The Senate has approved Senate Bill 45 that would authorize an audit of the election results in three Alabama counties immediately following the 2022 election. The purpose of the li… Read More
A New President needs to make choices. Recent History suggests that an Administration has only about a year to Push Major Legislation through Congress before attention turns to the Midterm E… Read More
The House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Thursday, Advanced a Measure to Repeal a nearly Two-Decade-Old Authorization for the use of Military Force (AUMF) in Iraq. This is lawmakers’ Fi… Read More
Legislative Updates
Federal Legislation: House Democrats have introduced legislation that would allow residents of federally subsidized housing to register to vote when they fill out their… Read More
According to Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the Ability to Authorize the Creation of a New State. Specifically, Section 3 Prohibits the Creation of New Sta… Read More
The U.S. has been Party to Multilateral and Bilateral Agreements addressing the Status of Armed Forces while present in a Foreign Country. These Agreements, commonly referred to as Status of… Read More
President Biden has Revoked a Trump Order, put in place, that targeted a Controversial Law that Shields Tech Companies from Liability for Content Posted on their Platforms, by Third Parties… Read More
A Bipartisan Group of Senators is expected to Introduce a Bill, Wednesday, that would Target the Financial Burdens on the U.S. Postal Service and Increase Accountability Requirements.
The… Read More
Legislative Updates
Louisiana: The Legislature has approved a bill that would require the Louisiana Legislative Auditor to review local, state, and federal elections has received final legi… Read More
The Biden Administration is moving to Undo a Trump Rule that vastly Shrank the Number of Streams and Wetlands Protected by the Clean Water Act, taking on a Politically Combustible Issue that… Read More
The Biden Administration has Notified Congress that it needs more Time to Implement a Bipartisan Law Overhauling how Students apply for Federal Financial Aid, citing Challenges with Decades… Read More
Attacks will not make us repeal anti-grazing law in Benue – Ortom
Governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom has stated that attacks on residents will not force his administration to repe… Read More
The House, on Thursday, Voted to Repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Iraq War, in what Lawmakers are Framing as a First Step in a Broader effort to Claw back Presidential War Powers.
The… Read More
California Federal Judge, Andre Birotte, on Tuesday, tosses Local Lawsuit that echoed Trump's Claims of Election Fraud.
Judge Birotte, Dismissed with Prejudice, and Scolds the GOP Group an… Read More
For the First time, Democrats Deploy Rarely-used Law to Repeal Trump-era Regulations
The Trump Administration and GOP-led Congress in 2017, were the First to Aggressively use the Law, Toss… Read More
The House voted, Friday, to Repeal a Trump-era Rule that Rolled-Back Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Industries, sending a Resolution to President Biden's Desk for his Sign… Read More
The Biden Administration announced its plan to Remove the Hyde Amendment Restriction, which Bans the use of Federal Funds to Pay for most Abortions, from Government Spending Bills.
The Ann… Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on Thursday, Voted to Expand the Regulatory Agency's Enforcement Powers, a Signal of Democratic Commissioners' willingness to Crack-Down on Alleged Anti-C… Read More
President Biden Signed Three Congressional Review Act (CRA) Bills on, June 30th, Reversing Three Administrative Rules, implemented near the End of Trump's Administration.
The CRA is a Fede… Read More
Legislative Updates
Federal Legislation: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to increase the number of U.S. service members who exercise their right to vote — especially those… Read More
Legislative Updates
Louisiana: Louisiana Republicans have narrowly failed to override any of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ vetoes in the legislature’s first-ever override se… Read More
After a Federal Judge, told the Biden Administration, to continue Trump's Remain-in-Mexico Policy, they are Debating Restarting, what it describes as a more Humane Version, of the Controvers… Read More
Open Primaries and Open Primaries Maine, launched an effort in 2017, to enact Semi-Open Primaries Legislation (LD 231). It Passed after a Multi-Year Campaign, in June 2021.
In a Semi-Open… Read More
Legislative Updates
Federal Legislation: U.S.Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee in support of her bill to name the Cheyenn… Read More
The New York 2021 General Election will have te follwing Proposals on the Statewide Ballot. There may be additional Local Ballot Proposals in selected areas, please Check with your County Bo… Read More
Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, said she favors Removing the Debt Ceiling from Congress' Control.
She has warned the U.S. has until Oct. 18th to Raise Spending Limits, or Extend it, or f… Read More
After weeks of waiting, the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is on the move in the Senate, as Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took Action on the Bill Nov. 15th.
The… Read More
Repeal Day is right around the corner, so let’s talk about the iconic speakeasies in Chicago. While we’re fortunate enough to enjoy a good drink legally whenever we want, back in… Read More
President Biden signed the vital National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) military funding bill, passed earlier this month by Congress, into Law Monday morning.
The annual defense bill au… Read More
National Popular Vote is over 70% of the way to their goal, electing the President by a Nationwide Popular Vote.
The Bill is Law in 15 States and DC. All together, these Jurisdictions have… Read More
Legislative Updates
Arizona: Republican Sen. Wendy Rogers has introduced SB1133 which would ban cities, towns and school boards from holding all-mail elections. Local government entities ha… Read More
Arizona: Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez spoke to a joint session of the state Legislature last week opposing a bill by Sen. Wendy Rogers (R) that would, if passed, ban use of mail-in b… Read More
Legislative Updates
Arizona: Under HB2596, offered by Rep. John Fillmore (R-Apache) would allow lawmakers to set aside election results if they believe there was fraud or other irregulariti… Read More
Cert Petitions and One original Action, ask the Supreme Court to consider, whether New Jersey can Withdraw from its Waterfront Commission Compact with New York, concerning Governance and Law… Read More
A Montana Trial Court, granted a Preliminary Injunction in a set of Consolidated Cases, Challenging a Number of Suppressive Laws, passed late in the 2021 Montana Legislative Session:
- Mon… Read More
Open Primaries first quarter: had critically important New Developments, in both long-running and emerging Campaigns, successfully Defeating Closed Primary efforts in multiple States, and a… Read More
Senate moves to establish financial aid scheme for students
On Wednesday, a bill that ensures the establishment of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme scaled its second reading in th… Read More
Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof (aka Bob Geldof) is an Irish musician, actor, and campaigner. He first gained notoriety in the late 1970s as the main singer of the Irish rock band Boomtown Rat… Read More
Senate passes repeal of Iraq war authorizations
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In 1931, a abortion ban was put into effect in Michigan. This ban was repealed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday. This repeal makes it a four-year felony to assist in an abortion, an… Read More
Thousands of students, teachers, and supporters demonstrated in Hungary's capital for improved pay and working conditions for educators, the latest expression of frustration with the right-w… Read More
South Carolina is the only US state that fully enforces a 1996 federal law barring individuals with felony drug convictions from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) be… Read More
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the Crown Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles such as Afros, cornrows and dreadlocks in employme… Read More
Violent clashes occurred in Kenya as opposition protesters took to the streets in a three-day protest against a finance law imposing new taxes. At least 12 people were killed and several inj… Read More
Opposition-led protests took place in Kenya, calling for President William Ruto to lower living costs and repeal new taxes. Some Kenyans believed the protests could make a difference and bri… Read More
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms has told President Bola Tinubu to suspend Value Added Tax on Automotive Gas Oil also known as diese… Read More
The Assam Cabinet has urged the government for the complete withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Assam, with a complete withdrawal expected by October this year if… Read More
A United Nations expert has called on Algeria to pardon individuals convicted or detained for their involvement in the pro-democracy protests of 2019-2020, known as the Hirak movement. The U… Read More