by Zachery Schmidt | May 4, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner announced Thursday that, after weeks of blistering pressure from Missouri lawmakers, she would indeed resign, effective June 1. In a letter addressed to Gov. Mike Parson, Gardner makes no mention...
by Hannah Poling | May 4, 2023
Moderate Republican House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) on Tuesday once again delayed a floor vote on the Ohio Constitution Protection Amendment, House Joint Resolution (HJR) 1, which aims to alter the process of how initiative petitions can propose...
by Star News Staff | May 4, 2023
by Hayley Feland Children’s Minnesota celebrated Gov. Tim Walz signing a bill into law last week that makes Minnesota a “safe haven” for children seeking puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Two “kid experts” from Children’s Minnesota, a pediatric health...
by Bradley Vasoli | May 4, 2023
Pennsylvania’s House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to seal the records of those with low-level, drug-related felony convictions. In 2019, Pennsylvania became the first state in the U.S. to adopt automatic record-sealing for...
by Neil Jones | May 4, 2023
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-Gilbert) announced Monday that he and House Speaker Ben Toma (R-Peoria) have motioned to intervene in a court case in defense of a state law banning biological men from participating in women’s sports because Arizona...
by Bradley Vasoli | May 4, 2023
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives this week passed a bill supporters tout as protecting LGBTQ individuals from discrimination but which many expect to impact women’s sports, healthcare providers, and religious schools. The bill passed 102-98, nearly along party...
by M.D. Kittle | May 4, 2023
The latest Public Opinion Strategies (POS) poll shows Florida Governor Ron DeSantis outpacing former President Donald Trump in battleground Florida — at least in a head-to-head matchup with President Joe Biden. But the POS poll once again underrepresents traditional...
by The Center Square | May 4, 2023
by Scott McClallen The Michigan House of Representatives is in favor of legislation making cocktails-to-go permanent. In a 102-5 nod of approval, the legislation would eliminate a Jan. 1, 2026 sunset date of current law enacted in response to COVID-19 closures...
by The Center Square | May 4, 2023
by Sarah Roderick-Fitch Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin praised the new integrated plan released by Dominion Energy, touting his administration’s energy plan in comparison. The energy company released its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan, which outlines...
by The Center Square | May 4, 2023
by Andrew Powell New federal data says Florida is one of the most desired destinations for Americans wanting to move and continues to be the fastest growing state in the country. According to the 2020-21 IRS migration data, Florida has gained more people than...
by Hannah Poling | May 4, 2023
The Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee will meet on Friday to consider endorsements for the three Ohio Supreme Court seats up for grabs in 2024, as well as a resolution to support the Ohio Constitution Protection Amendment. In the Ohio Supreme Court,...
by Just the News | May 4, 2023
by Ben Whedon New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz have joined forces to introduce a bill banning lawmakers, their spouses, or dependents from trading stocks. House Problem Solvers Caucus co-chair Rep. Brian...
by Just the News | May 4, 2023
by Madeleine Hubbard The Navy said has acknowledged having recruited a sailor who also was a non-binary drag queen to participate in a “Navy Digital Ambassador” pilot program designed to boost low recruitment numbers. Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley,...
by Susan Berry, PhD | May 4, 2023
The Massachusetts Family Institute (MFI) announced Tuesday the public policy organization sent a demand letter to the superintendent of Middleborough Public Schools on behalf of a 12-year-old student who was allegedly punished for wearing a shirt that said, “There are...
by Star News Staff | May 4, 2023
by Jennie Taer Mexico has agreed to receive migrants deported from the U.S. as the authorities prepare for the looming end of Title 42, a major Trump-era public health order used to expel certain migrants. Mexico committed to continuing to accept migrants from...
by Bradley Vasoli | May 4, 2023
Pennsylvania’s House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to seal the records of those with low-level, drug-related felony convictions. In 2019, Pennsylvania became the first state in the U.S. to adopt automatic record-sealing for...
by TC Weber | May 4, 2023
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released on Wednesday the names of appointees to the newly created Tennesseans Investing in Student Achievement (TISA) steering committee. The state is transitioning to a new public school funding model. The newly created...
by Star News Staff | May 4, 2023
by Robert Romano President Joe Biden is set to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and other Congressional leaders on May 9 to discuss the looming the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. It’s about time. So far, Biden’s only plan has been for Congress to...
by Bradley Vasoli | May 4, 2023
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives this week passed a bill supporters tout as protecting LGBTQ individuals from discrimination but which many expect to impact women’s sports, healthcare providers, and religious schools. The bill passed 102-98, nearly along party...
by M.D. Kittle | May 4, 2023
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Fresh from penning another Wall Street Journal op-ed, Ohio entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is set to pay another campaign call on the Hawkeye State. The GOP presidential candidate plans a five-day, six-stop bus tour next week, including a rally...
by Peter D'Abrosca | May 4, 2023
After the successful passage of SB038 by the Tennessee Senate, which establishes guidelines for regulating hemp-based products, including hemp seeds, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, and salts, is headed to the desk of Gov. Bill Lee (R) for review, and possibly...
