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Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy future
Read full article: Georgia Senate bill would cut funding for adult gender-affirming care, but it may have cloudy futureGeorgiaโs state Senate has passed a bill that would cut off public funding for gender affirming care for adults.
House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs
Read full article: House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programsAs Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, an end to student loan repayment plans and a big hike in taxes on university endowments.
States absorb big increases in Medicaid for sicker-than-expected enrollees after COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: States absorb big increases in Medicaid for sicker-than-expected enrollees after COVID-19 pandemicStates are absorbing substantial increases in health care costs for the poor, as they realize that the people remaining on Medicaid rolls after the COVID-19 pandemic are sicker than anticipated and costlier to care for.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer unveils $83.5B budget, prioritizing education, infrastructure, economic growth
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer unveils $83.5B budget, prioritizing education, infrastructure, economic growthState budget office officials presented Governor Gretchen Whitmerโs seventh executive budget recommendation to the House and Senate appropriations committees Wednesday morning.
The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruits
Read full article: The NCAA settles lawsuit with Tennessee and Virginia over compensation rules for recruitsThe NCAA has settled the lawsuit with the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia and other states over its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation for recruits.
South Carolina treasurer calls questions of his role in $1.8 billion accounting error a witch hunt
Read full article: South Carolina treasurer calls questions of his role in $1.8 billion accounting error a witch huntSouth Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis says calls for him to resign over an accounting error that left the state sorting out what happened to a $1.8 billion fund amounted to a witch hunt.
What to know about new bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Read full article: What to know about new bills allowing Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth controlGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.
Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Read full article: Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth controlGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.
Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth control
Read full article: Whitmer signs bills that allow Michigan pharmacists to prescribe birth controlGov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a 16-bill package that expands reproductive rights and access to birth control for Michigan residents.
As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA
Read full article: As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAAA court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports.
Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence Committee
Read full article: Speaker Johnson removes chair of powerful House Intelligence CommitteeHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is removing the GOP chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee, who was a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine and held other views that put him at odds with President-elect Donald Trump.
Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers
Read full article: Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakersMontanaโs House is has endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that donโt align with their sex assigned at birth.
Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation
Read full article: Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservationThe Supreme Court has upheld a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation, rejecting a challenge by local Republican officials.
Hereโs a look at some of the 17 bills introduced during Michigan lawmakersโ first week back
Read full article: Hereโs a look at some of the 17 bills introduced during Michigan lawmakersโ first week backThe 103rd Legislature began last Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Lansing. There were no big surprises in terms of the bills introduced.
From NFL to politics: Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate reflects on historic term as House Speaker
Read full article: From NFL to politics: Michigan State Rep. Joe Tate reflects on historic term as House SpeakerMichigan State Rep. Joe Tate made history when he was selected as Speaker of the House, becoming the first Black person to serve in that role in the state.
No Jan. 6 disruptions are expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections -- for now
Read full article: No Jan. 6 disruptions are expected as Trump's win boosts Republicans' faith in elections -- for nowFour years ago, then-President Donald Trump rallied his supporters to march to the U.S. Capitol and urged his vice president to stop the congressional certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
Read full article: Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoilPresident-elect Donald Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing as the Louisiana Republican prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.
Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel
Read full article: Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavelOne of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one.
Disappointing end to legislative term in Lansing amid boycotts, in-fighting
Read full article: Disappointing end to legislative term in Lansing amid boycotts, in-fightingFor many, the legislative term in Lansing is coming to a disappointing end. It has been marred by a boycott of sessions and in-fighting.
What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington
Read full article: What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in WashingtonA debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing the possibility of a federal government shutdown to the brink in Washington.
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?
Read full article: Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits. Who are they and how would it happen?Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate.
Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's power
Read full article: Senate passes defense bill that will raise troop pay and aims to counter China's powerThe Senate has passed a defense bill that authorizes significant pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boosts overall military spending to $895 billion.
โWe are done hereโ: Tense standoff in Lansing as House Republicans walk out over wage debate
Read full article: โWe are done hereโ: Tense standoff in Lansing as House Republicans walk out over wage debateThere were tense moments in Lansing after House Representatives walked out without voting.
New California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonist
Read full article: New California Sen. Adam Schiff wants to be more than a Trump antagonistAs Californiaโs newest senator, Democrat Adam Schiff says heโs not going to shy away from familiar territory โ opposing Donald Trump when he feels it is necessary.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House
Read full article: Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of HouseDemocrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year.
Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain
Read full article: Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to BritainPresident-elect Donald Trump has named billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain, a prestigious posting for the Republican donor whose contributions this year included $2 million to a Trump-backing super PAC.
Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missing
Read full article: Minnesota Republicans sue to force election rerun in tight House race where 20 ballots are missingMinnesota Republicans are suing to try to force a rerun of a state House race where the incumbent Democrat won by 14 votes but investigators concluded that election workers probably destroyed 20 valid absentee ballots after failing to count them.
Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change
Read full article: Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no changePresident-elect Donald Trump is declaring a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico after talking with that countryโs leader.
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender member
Read full article: House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for 1st transgender memberHouse Speaker Mike Johnson signaled support for a Republican effort to ban Democrat Sarah McBride โ the first transgender person to be elected to Congress โ from using womenโs restrooms in the Capitol once sheโs sworn into office next year.
Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Read full article: Virginia Democrats advance efforts to protect abortion, voting rights, marriage equalityDemocratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access.
Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations
Read full article: Trump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United NationsPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations, picking a loyal ally with little foreign policy experience to represent the U.S. at the international organization.
What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
Read full article: What to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefitsThe House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few wins
Read full article: Republicans make gains in numerous state legislatures. But Democrats also notch a few winsRepublicans running on the ballot underneath President-elect Donald Trump have made gains in numerous state legislatures.
Democratic candidate Carl Marlinga concedes to John James in Michigan US House District 10 race
Read full article: Democratic candidate Carl Marlinga concedes to John James in Michigan US House District 10 raceDemocratic candidate Judge Carl Marlinga conceded to John James in the Michigan U.S. House District 10 race.
Michigan US House District 10 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 10 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
Michigan US House District 12 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 12 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
Michigan US House District 11 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 11 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
Michigan US House District 8 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 8 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
Michigan US House District 7 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 7 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
Michigan US House District 3 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Michigan US House District 3 General Election results for Nov. 5, 2024The 2024 General Election will be held on Nov. 5. You can find results for Michigan U.S. House race between Hillary Scholten and Paul Hudson here.
FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'
Read full article: FBI links video falsely depicting voter fraud in Georgia to 'Russian influence actors'U_S_ intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of โRussian influence actors."
Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling closer to Trump to save the GOP's House majority
Read full article: Speaker Mike Johnson is pulling closer to Trump to save the GOP's House majorityAs House Speaker Mike Johnson travels the country trying to save his House Republican majority, he has linked ever more tightly to former President Donald Trump.
2 Michigan sites added to NPS Underground Railroad program
Read full article: 2 Michigan sites added to NPS Underground Railroad programTwo Michigan sites were added to a National Park Service (NPS) program recognizing their connections to the Underground Railroad and the history of resistance to enslavement.
Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifecta
Read full article: Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifectaThe same Michigan voters Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris needs in the critical swing state will also determine whether her party maintains its foothold on state government two years after pulling off a historic sweep.
'Stunning security failures' led to assassination attempt at Trump rally, House report finds
Read full article: 'Stunning security failures' led to assassination attempt at Trump rally, House report findsThe shooting at former President Donald Trumpโs Pennsylvania rally in July was โpreventable and should not have happened."
Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative website
Read full article: Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative websiteTwo Georgia election workers have reached a settlement in their defamation lawsuit against a Missouri-based website that falsely accused them of fraud in the 2020 presidential election.
House Democrats in close races try to show they hear voter concerns about immigration
Read full article: House Democrats in close races try to show they hear voter concerns about immigrationIn some of the closest House races in the country, Democratic candidates are leaning into an issue that Republicans have made a centerpiece of their pitch to voters โ immigration.
Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformation
Read full article: Intelligence officials say US adversaries are targeting congressional races with disinformationTop U.S. intelligence officials say Russia and China are seeking to meddle with specific U.S. House and Senate races this election year.
Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority control
Read full article: Departures in House create crucial Republican targets in the fight for majority controlAfter a tumultuous and unproductive session of Congress, nearly 50 House members have decided either to not seek reelection or to run for a higher office.
Democrats try to censure Rep. Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media post
Read full article: Democrats try to censure Rep. Clay Higgins for slandering Haitians in social media postA Republican congressman who slandered Haitian immigrants in a social media post is facing a censure push from Democrats.
House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safety
Read full article: House unanimously votes to boost Trump security as Congress scrambles to ensure candidate safetyLawmakers are scrambling to ensure that the U.S. Secret Service has enough money and resources to keep the nationโs presidential candidates safe amid repeated threats of violence.
Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffs
Read full article: Congress targets Chinese influence in health tech. It could come with tradeoffsA San Jose-based biotechnology company that helps doctors detect genetic causes for cancer is among those that could be cut out of the U.S. market over ties to China.
Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want more
Read full article: Georgia Republican leader seeks policy changes after school shooting but Democrats want moreGeorgiaโs state House speaker says lawmakers in 2025 will consider new policies after a school shooting killed four at a high school northeast of Atlanta.
Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospects
Read full article: Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on funding bill with proof of citizenship mandate despite dim prospectsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson is vowing to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown.
House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious time
Read full article: House Republican unveil bill to avoid shutdown. Senate Democrats say they're wasting precious timeHouse Republicans have unveiled legislation to avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayed
Read full article: Congresswomen press FDA on why a proposal to ban hair-straightening chemicals is delayedTwo U.S. House members who first pushed the Food and Drug Administration in 2023 to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners used primarily by Black women are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde.
Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycle
Read full article: Why the progressive 'Squad' is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycleThe โSquad,โ a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats after an unprecedented deluge of special interest spending.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild stroke
Read full article: Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, former House Democratic leader, is recovering from mild strokeMaryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House Democratic leader, is recovering after experiencing a mild stroke on Sunday.
Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
Read full article: Why Trump's and Harris' proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enactIf nothing else, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workersโ tips.
Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'
Read full article: Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop'Not quite two years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol, the threat of political violence would come for Nancy Pelosi's husband at their home.
Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content
Read full article: Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful contentThe Senate has passed legislation designed to protect children from dangerous online content.
Noncitizens are less likely to participate in a census with citizenship question, study says
Read full article: Noncitizens are less likely to participate in a census with citizenship question, study saysAdding a citizenship question to the census reduces the participation of people who arenโt U.S. citizens, particularly those from Latin American countries.
What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the Senate
Read full article: What to know about the Kids Online Safety Act that just passed the SenateThe last time Congress passed a law to protect children on the internet was in 1998 โ before Facebook, before the iPhone and long before todayโs oldest teenagers were born.
Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majority
Read full article: Democrats weigh Biden's impact on House races as Republicans grow confident of holding majorityDemocratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has a one-word answer on whether President Joe Biden is a liability for the most vulnerable House Democrats seeking reelection.
Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districts
Read full article: Mississippi election officials argue against quick work on drawing new majority-Black districtsMississippi election officials say redrawing legislative districts in time for this Novemberโs election is impossible because of tight deadlines to prepare ballots.
What Jamaal Bowman's loss in New York means for the future of 'the Squad'
Read full article: What Jamaal Bowman's loss in New York means for the future of 'the Squad'George Latimer's decisive victory over Rep. Jamaal Bowman in suburban New York dealt the left-flank its first electoral defeat this cycle.
Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clash
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war roils congressional race outside New York City, testing Democrats in pivotal clashThe Israel-Hamas war is roiling a primary election between two Democrats in New York, testing the partyโs position on the conflict and the larger split between its progressive and centrist wings.
Mississippi is the latest state sued by tech group over age verification on websites
Read full article: Mississippi is the latest state sued by tech group over age verification on websitesA tech industry group says a new Mississippi law requiring users of websites and other digital services to verify their age will unconstitutionally limit access to online speech for minors and adults.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota's state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota's state primariesWhile possible Republican vice presidential hopeful Doug Burgum travels the country campaigning for former President Donald Trump, the race to succeed him as North Dakota governor tops the list of contests voters will decide in statewide and local primaries.
Former officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6 visited the Pa. House. Some GOP members jeered
Read full article: Former officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6 visited the Pa. House. Some GOP members jeeredSome Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives booed and walked out this week when two former police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot were recognized on the state House floor.
California Republican takes oath of office to complete term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Read full article: California Republican takes oath of office to complete term of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthyRepublican Vince Fong of California has been sworn into Congress after winning a special election to complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.