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Legislation June 22, 2017

Texas governor signs bill targeting sanctuary cities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Sunday prohibiting the state's cities and counties from enacting so-called "sanctuary" laws that prevent local law enforcement officers from inquiring about the immigration status of anyone they detain.

Social Policy June 22, 2017

Trump in Iowa: President calls for barring immigrants from welfare for five years

President Trump announced Wednesday night that he will soon ask Congress to pass legislation banning immigrants from accessing public assistance within five years of entering the U.S.

Issues June 21, 2017

Chicago-area school officials don't like 'no guns' stickers that picture guns

School officials in a Chicago suburb are not thrilled with a state law passed last year requiring schools to post a "no gun" sticker featuring an Image of a handgun with a red slash through it.

Governors June 21, 2017

Gov. Cuomo: Pro-life people not welcome in New York

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believes that pro-life activists along with anti-gay activists, and supporters of the Second Amendment, are not welcome in his state.

Issues June 21, 2017

State government dependence on federal funding growing at alarming rate

Only 11 states depended on the federal government for more than one-third of their total revenues in 2001.

Governors June 21, 2017

GOP governors launch campaign to rebrand the party

The Republican Party is already at war with itself, but its fight is spreading.

Legislation June 21, 2017

California minimum wage hike will cost 190k jobs, according to conservative think tank

California's planned increase of its minimum wage to $10 an hour will cost the state 190,000 jobs, a new report from the conservative think tank American Action Forum estimates.

Issues June 6, 2017

Greg Abbott: Texas governor revives 'bathroom bill' for special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott revived a so-called "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people Tuesday a week after the last try collapsed when powerful social conservatives deadlocked with Republican moderates backing business opponents such as Google, Facebook and the NFL.

Louisiana June 5, 2017

Louisiana lawmakers OK driver's ed course on traffic stop etiquette

A bill that would require first-time drivers to take lessons on how to act during a traffic stop could soon be on its way to the governor’s desk in Louisiana.

Cabinet May 24, 2017

Bears Ears National Monument: Zinke gets mixed reactions during visit

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was tasked last month by President Trump to review 27 national monuments across the country designated since 1996 that total 100,000 acres or more.

Cities May 24, 2017

Jean Stothert re-elected Omaha mayor after abortion debate ensnares Democrat Heath Mello

Republican Jean Stohert was re-elected to a second four-year term as mayor of Omaha, Neb.