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in Lone Star StateShould redistricting battles be decided by courts, voters, or legislatures—and does Texas's approach set a fair precedent for other states like California to follow? — Tom GallagherTom Gallagher · Aug 22, 2026

California passes bill on Jewish ethnicity, awaits Newsom's signature — Sep 1, 2026California is moving to recognize Jewish identity as an ethnic category in state data, with SB 1387 passing the Legislature and heading to Gov. Newsom for signature to become law, potentially making California the first state to do so. The measure would require agencies to offer a 'Jewish' option on ethnicity or ancestry forms, be voluntary, and include privacy safeguards while aiming to improve policy-relevant data on health, education, and hate crimes, amid broad support from Jewish groups and some opposition concerns.

Elena Vasquez Ethnicity, religion, culture - Jewish identity crosses all of them, so I get why forms have struggled with this for years. Curious how other states will respond.

Republican Rep Expelled by Arizona State LegislatureReporting — Apr 13, 2023Arizona Republican state Rep. Liz Harris has been expelled by the legislature. On Wednesday, the Arizona House of Representatives released a resolution explaining why Harris had been expelled. “Your Committee on Ethics…

Prosecutors seek five-year term for ex-Sen. Justin Eichorn, above sentencing guidelines — Sep 3, 2026Federal prosecutors are seeking a five-year prison term for former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn after he pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography in a prostitution-sting case involving a supposed 17-year-old, arguing the sentence should exceed the advisory guideline range of 15 to 21 months. The filing also calls for life-time supervised release and strict internet restrictions, with Eichorn facing sentencing on Sept. 23 following his resignation from the Legislature amid the investigation.

Video — YouTubeJon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily ShowThe Daily Show · 8.7M views · Sep 9, 2026

Texas Legislature Passes Constitutional Carry Gun LawReporting — May 25, 2021Any Texan who can legally carry a handgun will soon be able to carry that gun in public without a state permit under a law passed by the state Legislature. HB 1927 , which is expected to be signed by Republican Gov…

IJRAmerica Is Slamming The Brakes On The Camera Network Tracking Your Every MoveDylan Kresak · 8 min · 6h

GOP-Led Legislature Strips Michigan Gov. Whitmer of Emergency PowersReporting — Jul 25, 2021Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had her emergency powers stripped by the state Legislature on Wednesday. The majority-Republican state House of Representatives voted 60-48 to repeal the Emergency Powers Act of…

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Republicans Outpace Dems In Fundraising As Control Of Key Legislatures Hangs In BalanceReporting — Jun 19, 2024Republican campaign committees tasked with electing conservatives to state legislatures hold a significant fundraising advantage over their Democratic counterpart. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC)…

Michigan Legislature Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Whitmer for Extending Stay-At-Home OrderReporting — May 6, 2020Michigan’s Republican-controlled state legislature is taking action against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) for her decision to extend the state’s stay-at-home order amid the coronavirus pandemic. Michigan Senate Majority…

Texas Lawmakers Pass Controversial Election Bill Dems Fled To DC To DelayReporting — Sep 1, 2021The Texas legislature has passed a controversial elections bill that Democrats tried to block by fleeing the state over the summer. On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled legislature advanced the bill and it now goes to…

DOUGLAS CARSWELL: Why Is Mississippi’s Legislature Having Such A Hard Time Passing Conservative Agenda? — Mar 13, 2025The Mississippi legislature has a clear conservative mandate yet sometimes struggles to get things done. Why? State Governor Tate Reeves clearly has a vision for Mississippi. He wants to promote economic growth and…

On X · @OhioStateFBOhio State Football 'GET IT GOING' Hype VideoOfficial Ohio State football account posts standard motivational video; reaction is overwhelmingly positive from fans and affiliated accounts with no meaningful opposition or criticism.759 likes · now

State Legislature Sidesteps Dem Gov, Passes Sweeping School Choice Measure — Nov 21, 2024The North Carolina legislature successfully overrode Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto Wednesday in a measure that opens up school choice vouchers to over 50,000 students. The bill, Require ICE Cooperation & Budget…

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Republican Governor Calls Special Session To Help Ensure Biden Is On State’s BallotReporting — May 24, 2024Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Thursday that the state Legislature would hold a special session to help ensure President Joe Biden will be on the state’s ballot after the secretary of state’s office…

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Some Democrats Apparently Don’t Understand Basics About Gun Ban They Rammed Through State Legislature — Jun 15, 2026Democratic Virginia state Sen. Saddam Salim and Democratic Virginia state Del. Dan Helmer appeared to be at odds about the provisions of a ban on modern semiautomatic firearms, reflecting an apparent misunderstanding of…

SpaceX Unveils Starbase Louisiana Spaceport — Aug 24, 2026Louisiana officials announced SpaceX will build a spaceport on Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish near Abbeville, highlighting thousands of jobs and long-term economic growth as a defining moment for the state. The plan, backed by aerospace-friendly laws and legislature actions, remains subject to questions about attendance at the event and the project’s footprint, including potential launch facilities and a footprint smaller than the marshland it occupies.

Texas House Speaker Aims Sights On Runaway Dems — Aug 8, 2025The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives announced new measures Friday targeting Democrats who fled the state to deny the body a quorum for redistricting. Democrats in the Texas state legislature fled to…

Daily Caller News FoundationAnthropic CEO Urges Industry To Pace Itself Following String Of Runaway, Close-Call IncidentsThe CEO of a major American artificial intelligence corporation outlined a three-step plan aimed at slowing down the pace of the technology's development following multiple reported close calls involving its range of function.47m

Cousin Marriage Ban Bill Fails to Pass in Florida — Mar 17, 2026There’s still a chance fir first cousins to marry in Florida. That’s because the state legislature did not pass a bill banning such marriages. Florida is one of 18 states where marrying your first cousin is legal. New…

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SHAWNNA LM BOLICK: The Fight For Election Reform In Arizona — Jul 17, 2025Last month, Maricopa County broke ground on a new state of the art tabulation and election center where our county’s ballots are counted. Unfortunately, if the Arizona state legislature doesn’t modernize our current…

JASON SNEAD: Republicans Shouldn’t Forget That Election Integrity Is Good Politics — Mar 3, 2025State legislatures are back for their 2025 sessions , and promoting the integrity of our elections should be high on the list of priorities. After all, last year voters passed state ballot measures banning noncitizen…

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Blue State Taps Massive ‘Emergency’ Fund To Hand Out Student Loans — Jan 13, 2026One blue state legislature is rolling out a statewide student loan program that will tap the state’s “emergency” fund to replace a federal program slashed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Connecticut…

JAMES CARTER AND JIM ELLIS: Maine Lays Siege To Democracy, First Amendment — Apr 28, 2025Maine State Representative Laurel Libby’s (R-Auburn) situation within her state legislature should shock every American. Because Rep. Libby had the temerity to voice opposition on the floor of the state House of…

IJRState Treasurer Sounds Alarm About Americans’ Retirement Money ‘Lost In The Either’Jack McGeever · 5 min · 9h

‘Common Sense’: GOP Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto Of Anti-Sanctuary Bill In Swing State — Nov 21, 2024North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly voted for legislation that will require law enforcement across the state to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. The GOP-dominated state legislature on Wednesday…

Washington State Bill Paves The Way For More Non-Citizen Voting, Critics Say — Apr 24, 2025The Washington State Legislature recently passed legislation that conservatives warn will increase voting by non-citizens. Senate Bill 5077 requires the governor designate state agencies to automatically register…

Proposition 50 OK’d in California — Nov 5, 2025California voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 50, which allows redistricting in the Golden State. The legislature, currently controlled by Democrats, will redraw the congressional districts, Mediaite…

Northam Declares Temporary State of Emergency, Weapons Ban on Capitol Grounds Ahead of Gun Rights RallyReporting — Jan 16, 2020Just days ahead of planned gun rights event in Virginia, Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced that he is declaring a temporary state of emergency and banning weapons from the Capitol grounds. The state legislature…

Blue State Court Tosses Out Trigger Ban Tim Walz, Democrats Snuck Into Bill — May 26, 2026The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a ban on so-called “binary triggers” violated a procedural requirement in the state’s constitution. Democrats in the Minnesota Legislature inserted the ban on the…

On X · @SpinninBackfistUFC Fighter Tommy McMillen Survives Near-Finish to Win Decision, Dodging Meme Status in Wild Noche BoutPost by @SpinninBackfist celebrates Tommy McMillen's comeback win and escape from meme status after a dramatic Noche UFC fight. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive, praising his toughness and personality, with limited light criticism or future skepticism.823 likes · 1m

Video — YouTubeTrump Makes 9/11 About Himself, A.I. Ready to Kill Us & Jimmy to Interview James Talarico on YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live · 4.9M views · Sep 10, 2026