February 1, 2024 Florida Gov Ron DeSantis sending National Guard troops to assist Gov Abbott at southern border Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that he is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the southern border to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts.
February 1, 2024 Virginia bill to expand revenge porn law advances A bill that would expand what type of material falls subject to Virginia's revenge porn law is making its way through the VA House, backed by former candidate Susanna Gibson.
February 1, 2024 Haley trails Trump in home state of South Carolina ahead of state's primary election: poll Former President Donald Trump leads former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina ahead of the state's primary election on Feb. 24.
February 1, 2024 Kentucky House clears measure for moment of silence at start of school day The Kentucky House easily passed a bill that would instruct public schools to begin the school day with a short period of silent reflection. The bill now moves to the Senate.
February 1, 2024 Bankrupt West Virginia university closes, construction firm owner buys campus Alderson Broaddus University closed after having its ability to award degrees revoked and declaring bankruptcy. Craig G. Phillips, owner of CGP Construction, bought the campus.
February 1, 2024 Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill officially defining antisemitism in state law Republican governor of Georgia Brian Kemp officially defined antisemitism in Georgia state law. The bill uses the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition.
February 1, 2024 Updated Kentucky budget with increased school bus funding advances to House Kentucky House Republicans have proposed an updated budget plan, one key provision of which is that the state would cover more of the costs of student transportation for K-12 schools.
February 1, 2024 Judge refuses action against DeSantis over effort to remove Students for Justice in Palestine off campuses A judge on Wednesday refused to take action against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over an order to remove Students for Justice in Palestine from campuses.
February 1, 2024 Louisiana Gov. Landry signals push for state to resume death row executions Louisiana, having abstained from executions since 2010, faces a potential shift as a new conservative governor shows openness to resuming capital punishment.
February 1, 2024 Black Conservative Federation says GOP, Trump can restore the ‘American dream’ in Black community The Black Conservative Federation, which bills itself as the premier hub for Black conservatives, will have former President Trump as the keynote speaker at its upcoming gala.