Politics
The New York State Senate has earmarked $2 million for a pilot program under Daniel’s Law in its latest budget resolution. Daniel’s Law was named in memory of Daniel Prude, who tragically died after an encounter with police during a mental health crisis in 2020. This legislation advocates for mental health professionals to be the […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban on all U.S. devices, with a vote of 352-65. The bill, prompted by national security concerns, faces uncertain prospects in the Senate, despite bipartisan support. The legislation seeks to force TikTok’s divestiture from ByteDance rather than outright banning […]
Former Mayor Lovely Warren, who resigned in 2021, is running for Rochester City Court. She announced on Facebook she has started fielding signatures to get on the ballot. Warren said on Facebook “After careful consideration and conversing with my daughter and family, I am starting to collect signatures to get on the ballot for Rochester […]
The debate around daylight saving time (DST) is ongoing, with discussions at both the federal and state levels about ending the biannual time change. In March 2022, the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make DST permanent, but the House has yet to take it up due to higher priorities and criticism about the […]
Super Tuesday unfolded largely as anticipated, with President Biden and former President Donald Trump dominating their respective primaries. Despite the dissatisfaction among voters with both candidates, their victories across the country have almost guaranteed their nominations. Nikki Haley, who only secured a win in Vermont, suspended her campaign following the results. Her inability to sway […]
Super Tuesday, March 5, is the largest primary election day of the 2024 cycle, involving voters from 16 states and one territory. The results of today will significantly impact the GOP presidential nominee race, assigning over a third of the total delegates. The event is particularly crucial for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who has […]
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the direction of Rohit Chopra, is taking significant steps to address the issue of medical debt in the U.S. Recognizing the financial strain that healthcare costs place on millions of Americans, the CFPB is developing regulations to exclude medical bills from consumer credit reports. This initiative aims to […]
In Georgia, a bill to sever all connections with the American Library Association (ALA) is advancing through the state legislature. This move comes amid concerns from some conservatives over the ALA’s perceived politicization, particularly regarding its influence on public and school library collections. The bill, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Larry Walker, was motivated by […]
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced he will step down from his leadership role in November, marking the end of his tenure as the longest-serving Senate GOP leader. McConnell, known for his strategic influence in reshaping the federal judiciary and the Senate, made the announcement in an emotional speech, signaling the end of a […]