From the States
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NM Epstein ranch now owned by Texas comptroller candidate
Former Republican state representative, business owner and gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines is running for comptroller to manage the state’s finances
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Bill limits California governor's emergency powers
Assembly Bill 1835, introduced by Assemblymember James Gallagher, R-Chico, would limit a state of emergency that a governor can declare to 90 days, unless the Legislature votes to extend it.
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U.S. colleges report $5.2B in foreign funds for 2025
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the disclosures provide “unprecedented visibility” into foreign funding, including from countries that may pose national security risks.
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Virginia bill gives injury lawyers, like House Speaker, new advantage
A bill that would shift Virginia’s legal landscape dramatically in favor of plaintiff lawyers is one step closer to a vote by the House of Delegates, which could impact sex-abuse cases brought by the firm of its Democrat speaker.
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Maryland advances limits on ICE agreements
Gov. Wes Moore used the speech to acknowledge anxiety among some Maryland residents regarding federal immigration actions.
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Federal data shows over $1 billion in foreign funding to Michigan’s top public universities
Among the recipient of the money were the University of Michigan and Michigan State University
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Wisconsin Legislature passes campus free speech bill
A Wisconsin bill promoting free speech on campus and another to limit the fees charged for online courses in the University of Wisconsin system have now passed the Legislature and will head to Gov. Tony Evers.
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Ayotte disputes ICE claims about detention facility
Lyons told New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan under questioning during the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing that Department of Homeland Security officials had shared an economic impact study of the facility with Ayotte. He didn't provide additional details about the interaction.
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Red Tape Reset bills to reduce business regulation pass Wisconsin Legislature, head to Gov. Evers
The bills are aimed at cutting down on the 165,000 restrictions currently in state law. The bills passed the Senate on Wednesday and the Assembly on Thursday.
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California attorney general sues US Department of Education over alleged FERPA violation
AG Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit this week against the Education Dept., disputing its claim that the California Department of Education violated FERPA and challenging its threat to withhold $4.9 billion in federal funding.
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Colorado Senate panel reviews firearm barrels bill
The Colorado Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee considered a bill Thursday to require firearm barrel purchases be made in-person by licensed dealers.
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Sen. Cornyn files Defeat Sharia Law in America Act, another effort led by Texas
Cornyn introduced the Defeat Sharia Law in America Act with cosponsor Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, a member of the Sharia Free America Caucus led by Texas U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Keith Self. The caucus was launched in December.
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Virginia 'Islamophobia' bill creates recording category, not new crime
Senate Bill 624 – filed Jan. 14 and on Feb. 2 moved to the 2027 legislative session – proposes adding a definition of “Islamophobia” to Virginia’s assault-and-battery statute