North State Journal: “Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose gubernatorial campaign last year unraveled after a CNN report alleged he made racist and sexual posts on an online pornography forum, announced he was dropping his defamation lawsuit against the news network and that he would not pursue office in the future. “The fact of the…
“The question of Black voting power in northeastern NC is back before a federal judge”
NC Newsline: “A federal district court judge in Raleigh is considering whether state Senate election districts in northeastern North Carolina violate federal law by diluting the influence of Black voters in counties with significant Black populations. Matthews and newly elected Rep. Rodney Pierce of Halifax County sued over the Senate redistricting plan in November 2023. …
“GOP Lawmaker Wants Kids to Work for School Lunches”
Political Wire: “Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) told CNN that children should get jobs, including working at Burger King and McDonald’s, to pay for their school lunches.”
SC Bill Would Require Cameras in All Classrooms to Ensure Right Thinking, Right Teaching
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TN Bill Would Make It Felony for Lawmakers to Vote for Sanctuary City Policies
Alternet: “As Gov. Bill Lee’s immigration enforcement plan moves swiftly through the Tennessee Legislature, one component of the bill — aimed at arresting local officials who support sanctuary policies for immigrants — drew scrutiny Tuesday. Included in the governor’s wide-ranging proposal to coordinate with the Trump Administration on mass immigrant detentions and deportations is a provision that…
“[AR] House advances tort reform bill that would impact medical payouts in personal injury cases”
AR Times: “A bill that would limit the amount of damages a plaintiff could receive from insurance companies for medical expenses in personal injury cases passed the Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday. The proposal, House Bill 1204, resembles “tort reform” bills passed or proposed in other conservative states in recent years, such as neighboring Texas,…
“Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation”
AL Political Reporter: “The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama, returned an indictment charging former Crenshaw County Jail Administrator Christian Alexander Porter, 33, with assaulting a handcuffed and compliant inmate at Crenshaw County Jail. Porter was also charged with falsifying a report and making false statements to state and…
“Livingston Parish school librarian’s fight against censorship featured in Sarah Jessica Parker documentary at Sundance”
LA Voice: “The Sundance Film Festival kicked off last Thursday in Park City, Utah, and will run through Sunday. Why is this of interest to LouisianaVoice? Well because this year there is a documentary that features Livingston Parish school librarian Amanda Jones and her ongoing fight with those who would censor reading material available from public…
Sen. Tillis Assured Hegseth’s Sister In Law Speaking Out Would Make a Difference – Before Tillis Was Deciding Vote Confirming Him
Political Wire: ““A key witness in the contentious Senate confirmation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was assured by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) that her sworn statement would carry weight in last week’s vote and could convince Republican senators to oppose the nominee,“ the Wall Street Journal reports. “Tillis personally assured Danielle Hegseth in a call on Jan….
“Keisha Lance Bottoms Mulls Bid for Georgia Governor”
Political Wire: “Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) told the Atlanta Journal Constitution she is considering a run to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp, who cannot seek a third term in office.”