Largest Teachers Union, Publisher and Bestselling Authors Sue Iowa Over Education Law Iowa’s most extensive teachers union, the major publisher in America, and four bestselling authors are filing a lawsuit against the state over its new public education law. This new law forbids schools from using books that depict sex acts. The Iowa State Education …
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The aftermath of Ohio’s recent abortion rights amendment vote has led to a push from four Republican state lawmakers to limit the power of judges in interpreting the amendment. Voters had chosen to enshrine those rights in the state’s constitution, prompting the legislators to propose that the Legislature, rather than the …
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The state of New Jersey is concluding its voting process today to elect a new Legislature. All 120 seats are up for grabs, and Republicans are striving to gain control of either chamber for the first time in over 20 years. The GOP is refraining from making definitive statements about recapturing …
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers filed a lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature on Tuesday, accusing them of obstructing essential government functions. These functions include approving previously agreed-upon pay raises for university employees. Evers is requesting that the liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court hear the case directly, bypassing lower courts. The Republican leaders …
new video loaded: Zelensky Tells Canada’s Parliament Russia Is Committing Genocide transcript Back transcript Zelensky Tells Canada’s Parliament Russia Is Committing Genocide President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine commended Canada for its role in equipping Ukraine with weapons and training soldiers. It Is genocide, what Russian occupiers are doing to Ukraine. And when we want to …
Uh-oh: New York may soon experience blackouts due to the state’s overly ambitious green agenda. The New York Independent System Operator, responsible for overseeing the grid, has just announced that the city could face power shortages as early as 2025 if the planned phase-out of natural-gas-fired “peaker” power plants continues. These peaker plants are expected …
Governor Kathy Hochul’s insistence on finding a replacement for a long-standing affordable housing tax break is commendable. This tax break is essential for offsetting the exorbitant property taxes in the city and driving development. However, her approach to achieving this goal is flawed. Since the Legislature has refused to replace the expired 421-a tax break, …
Governor Kathy Hochul has accurately pointed out that the problematic “reforms” that have caused a surge in crime were implemented by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. However, it is unrealistic for her to believe that she has completely resolved the situation. In a recent statement, the governor boasted about delaying the budget for an entire month …
The New York state Legislature continues its persistent campaign to disrespect and damage the rights of crime victims, while simultaneously making it exceedingly difficult to hold convicted criminals accountable for their actions. The latest bill, aptly named the “Wrongful Conviction Act,” may be the most egregious of them all. Rushed and hastily drafted, this last-minute …
Kemal Rideout, the accused subway slasher, has an extensive criminal record spanning 15 years. It includes charges such as attempted rape, assault, criminal mischief, and forcible touching. Additionally, Rideout has a troubling history of mental illness. Despite this, the recently passed Clean Slate Act in New York allows for older offenses to be automatically removed …