From the States
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Current polling shows Hilton and Becerra as top 2 in California governor race
Under California law, the two highest vote getters in the June 2 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will go on to the Nov. 3 general election.
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California officials wrestling with state's $16.9B deficit
The revised budget projects revenues much higher than what Newsom’s original budget predicted in January, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office agreed are much higher than expected.
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Vance, during WH press conference, defends DOJ's nearly $1.8B 'weaponization' fund
"What I'm committing to is a legal process to review these claims and to make sure that people who are mistreated by their government get a little bit of compensation," Vance said.
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19 AGs back Missouri college's religious liberty case against Biden administration
College of the Ozarks sued the Biden administration after an executive order banned housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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'Diverse energy options': Lombardo rolls out administration's energy plan
Executive Order 2023-007 says Nevada’s energy policy will focus on developing and maintaining a diverse energy supply portfolio.
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Film tax credits more often sold than used in Pennsylvania
House Bill 509, introduced by Rep. Dawn Keefer, R-Dillsburg, would limit entertainment-related tax credits to companies that receive them, forbidding their transfer or sale.
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California Senate Dems block bill meant to address open prostitution and sex-trafficking
Last month, in a sting operation called “Operation Better Pathways” with the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, 16 human trafficking victims were identified including 8 children.
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Legislation planned to end death penalty in Ohio
A 2021 poll by the Tarrance Group and published by Death Penalty Information Center showed 54% of Ohioans at the time supported ending the death penalty.
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Attorneys general push Congress for 'right-to-repair' legislation
Legislation would protect independent repair shops and the discretion of vehicle owners to choose the mechanic of their choice.
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Bipartisan attorneys general coalition urges U.S. Congress support right-to-repair law
“The monopoly on repairs hurts consumers,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement.
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Chicago Police Dept., with 1,500 vacancies, ramps up recruiting efforts
With crime on the rise in several major categories over the past year, the Chicago Police Dept. is launching a program aimed at luring back retired officers.
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School libraries across the country adding 'woke' books on gender and white supremacy
The GOP-controlled House passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act that would require schools to give parents a list of books in the school library.
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Washington bill would let shelters not report some runaway youths to parents
No crime has to be committed or suspected against the child by the parents for the shelter or host home to decline contacting the parents. There is also no provision stating the parents need to be contacted or notified after a certain amount of time has passed.