In the wake of the devastating school shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, that left two students and two teachers dead, questions are being raised about the state’s gun laws and Governor Brian Kemp’s role in shaping them. The 14-year-old shooter, Colt Gray, used an AR-15-style rifle to carry out the attack,…
At a campaign rally in Mosinee, Wisconsin on Saturday, September 7th, former President Donald Trump called for modifying the 25th Amendment to the Constitution. Trump said if a vice president “lies or engages in a conspiracy to cover up the incapacity of the president” they should be removed from office. Trump stated, “I will support…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently filed a lawsuit against Travis County. The lawsuit challenges the county’s use of funds for a voter registration program. Travis County had allocated taxpayer money to hire Civic Government Solutions. This company was tasked with mailing voter registration forms to unregistered voters in the area. Paxton’s suit argues that…
A federal appeals court ruled that California and Hawaii can enforce bans on carrying guns in specific public places. This decision partially reverses previous rulings that blocked such bans. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided that guns can be banned in bars, restaurants serving alcohol, and public parks in both states. California is…
The Biden-Harris administration faces criticism as food prices hit all-time highs. Grocery costs have risen 22% since 2020, while restaurant prices are up 27%. Despite claims of subsiding inflation, the affordability of essentials like housing and transportation remains a critical issue. These have also increased by 27%. With elections nearing, rising costs of living are…
Governor Newsom announced a plan to utilize Generative AI (GenAI) to tackle pressing issues like homelessness and housing in California. This approach seeks to tap into cutting-edge technology to create more effective solutions for these complex societal challenges. California is turning to AI technologies as a strategic tool to improve public service delivery. The state…
A group of ex-officials, law professors, and democracy groups are calling for the removal of Judge Aileen Cannon. They claim her decisions in Donald Trump’s classified documents case show potential bias. The critics include former Republican officials like Rep. Tom Coleman and Governor Christine Todd Whitman. They want the case reassigned to a new judge…
In a recent session of the California State Senate, Democrats voted to block a Republican-led bill that sought to exempt tips from state income taxes. This decision came after a brief but intense debate about the potential effects on both workers and state revenue. The bill, inspired by similar proposals from prominent national politicians, including…
The Supreme Court recently rejected Oklahoma’s request to reinstate federal funds. The decision was made without any explanation from the justices. Three justices indicated that they would have granted the state’s request, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch. Oklahoma had lost over $4 million in federal funding for family planning. The dispute arose because…
On September 3, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes due to ongoing severe land movement. This move followed months of disruptive landslides affecting utilities and displacing residents. Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager, Ara Mihranian, expressed relief, noting that the emergency declaration provides much-needed financial aid to address the…
