by Susan Berry, PhD | Jun 28, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in a 6-3 opinion the expressions of a high school football coach who prayed by himself at midfield after games are protected by both the Free Exercise and Free Speech Clauses of the First Amendment. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for...
by Grant Holcomb | Jun 28, 2022
The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida has opted not to offer its endorsement for the 2022 Democrat gubernatorial primary. The two most likely candidates to achieve the party nomination are Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL-13) and Florida Agriculture Commissioner...
by Cooper Moran | Jun 28, 2022
Vulnerable House Democrat Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-08), who is now running in the state’s newly drawn 7th Congressional District, may be in political jeopardy, according to a new poll. The survey, commissioned by the National Republican Congressional Committee...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Jun 28, 2022
Some of country music’s biggest stars and personalities have spoken out against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the days after the decision was made. “Today, I hold my 2-year-old son with tears streaming down my face because all my...
by Susan Berry, PhD | Jun 28, 2022
The Arizona affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a motion Saturday that seeks to block the state’s “personhood” law which, they argue, could make all abortions illegal in the state. The abortion rights...
by Cooper Moran | Jun 28, 2022
Stacey Abrams, who is running to replace Republican Governor Brian Kemp, claimed that companies that choose to do business in the state and their female employees face a “danger” for the decision. The comments follow a decision from the Supreme Court that...
by Aaron Gulbransen | Jun 28, 2022
Tennessee Speaker of the House of Representatives Cameron Sexton, in a statement issued to The Tennessee Star, expressed his support for the Tennessee National Guard members who are scheduled to lose their jobs on June 30 due to their refusal to comply with a COVID-19...
by Bradley Vasoli | Jun 28, 2022
On Monday, Laura Shanafelter joined lawmakers at the Harrisburg Capitol’s East Wing Rotunda to urge passage of legislation named after her late son to strengthen sentences for fentanyl dealers. Called “Tyler’s Law,” the measure sponsored by State Senator Doug...
by Aaron Gulbransen | Jun 28, 2022
Radio host Dave Ramsey endorsed Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles in the race for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District seat on Monday. The Ogles campaign issued a statement in response to the endorsement. “Sharon and Dave Ramsey are great assets to our community...
by Julie Carr | Jun 28, 2022
Live from Music Row, Monday morning on The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy – broadcast on Nashville’s Talk Radio 98.3 and 1510 WLAC weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – host Leahy welcomed all-star panelist in studio to speculate what the aftermath...
by Neil Jones | Jun 28, 2022
Arizona Representative Paul Gosar (R-AZ-04), among other Arizona officials, released a statement offering condolences after the recent loss of Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney. “Maude [Gosar] and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Barney and we send...
by The Center Square | Jun 28, 2022
by Anthony Hennen Pennsylvania’s economy will have modest real economic growth but also a dip in tax revenues in the next fiscal year as one-time boosts fade away, according to the latest revenue estimates from the Independent Fiscal Office. The estimate for...
by Neil Jones | Jun 28, 2022
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) applauded the Supreme Court of the United States for upholding the First Amendment rights of Joseph Kennedy, a former Washington high school football coach. “This is a great win, strongly affirming our constitutional...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Jun 28, 2022
Mayors in two prominent cities in Arizona have signaled that they will not follow the state abortion laws after last week’s Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade. “I am deeply disappointed by today’s Supreme Court decision,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate...
by Cooper Moran | Jun 28, 2022
Former Trump National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien endorsed Juan Ciscomani, who is running to represent Arizona’s 6th Congressional District in the House of Representatives. O’Brien, who has voiced support for numerous candidates in the state and...
by The Center Square | Jun 28, 2022
by Cole Lauterbach New federal legislation would give drone operators stationed on American soil the same tax benefits given to soldiers stationed in a combat zone. U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., along with Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., announced...
by The Center Square | Jun 28, 2022
by Bethany Blankley A federal appeals court on Friday granted a request for a temporary stay to vape manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. in its fight against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ban of its e-cigarettes from being sold in the U.S. The FDA...
