WaPo: “Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said Thursday that he has vetoed bills to establish a state-regulated marketplace for marijuana and to raise Virginia’s minimum wage, gutting two Democratic priorities a day after opposition to his plans for a sports arena in Alexandria led Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis to keep the project in the District. Both…
“Biden aims to make North Carolina a top battleground — but Trump isn’t worried yet”
NBC: “In the Tar Heel State, where Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to visit Tuesday, favorable demographics, a string of major Republican nominees painted as extreme and a rapidly changing electorate that only narrowly backed former President Donald Trump in 2020 has Democrats feeling optimistic about their chances to flip the crucial…
“In North Carolina, Biden Attacks Trump and G.O.P. Over Health Care”
NY Times: “President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris used a North Carolina visit on Tuesday to highlight their administration’s work on expanding access to affordable health care, as Democrats seek a contrast with Republicans on the issue. Speaking to a crowd of more than 200 Democratic leaders and supporters in the gymnasium of a…
“Hundreds of University of Memphis’ students gathered to protest the appearance of Kyle Rittenhouse”
Commercial Appeal: “University of Memphis students gathered on campus to protest the appearance of Kyle Rittenhouse speaking on “the lies of Black Lives Matter” and the second amendment at the Memphis chapter Turning Point USA’s event at the campus on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in Memphis, Tenn.”
“Alabama governor signs bill prohibiting DEI programs at schools, state agencies”
ABC: “Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a sweeping bill that prohibits the use of state funds for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and offices at state agencies, higher education institutions and other public entities.”
“McCarthy Says Gaetz Was Trying to Halt Ethics Probe”
Political Wire: “The ever-evolving feud between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz continued on Sunday as dueling stories emerged about an alleged offer centering on an House Ethics Committee investigation into Gaetz,” NBC News reports. Said McCarthy: “What Gaetz was always trying to do was leverage me to try to do something…
“Democrat Flips GOP State House Seat in Alabama”
Political Wire: “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that prohibits people under 14 years old from having social-media accounts, regardless of parental consent, one of the most restrictive laws aimed at curbing social-media access for minors,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Under the new law, social-media companies are required to close accounts believed to be used…
“Conservatives Push to Put Chaplains in Public Schools”
Political Wire: “Lawmakers in mostly conservative states are pushing a coordinated effort to bring chaplains into public schools, aided by a new, legislation-crafting network that aims to address policy issues ‘from a biblical world view’ and by a consortium whose promotional materials say chaplains are a way to convert millions to Christianity,” the Washington Post reports. “The…
“Appeals Court Puts Texas Anti-Immigrant SB4 on Hold for Now”
Democracy Now!: “In a surprise ruling, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked Texas from enforcing a harsh new anti-immigrant law that gives local police sweeping powers to arrest and deport anyone they suspected has entered the United States without authorization. The appeals court ruling came just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled…
“Deal in works to resolve [TX] AG Ken Paxton’s securities fraud cases”
KVUE: “Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud case likely will not be going to trial in April after prosecutors and Paxton’s attorneys have reached a tentative pre-trial diversion agreement, three sources tell KVUE Senior Reporter Tony Plohetski and the Austin American-Statesman. That agreement could end a nine-year legal saga that would have gone to trial on…