Virginia lawmaker’s seniority helps him defeat AOC for high-profile House committee
1 of 2 | "I think my colleagues were measuring their votes by who's got experience, who's seasoned, who can be trusted, who's capable and…
Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan | Politics News
China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America, where trade concerns have led some countries to end relations with Taiwan.The South American nation of Paraguay…
Lawmakers, labor group push to protect NIL payouts
Two California lawmakers are pushing back against the idea that the proposed House settlement with the NCAA could restrict athletes from within the state receiving…
How California lawmakers are preparing for Trump 2.0
SACRAMENTO — Hello dear readers. Laurel Rosenhall here, The Times’ California politics editor, filling in for Anita Chabria. There are 48 days until President-elect Donald Trump’s…
California lawmakers launch special session to thwart Trump
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers met at the state Capitol Monday to devise a plan to shield the state from President-elect Donald Trump’s conservative policies, including his…
Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes, the lawmakers or their offices…
Lawmakers jet set to Maui and Asia to discuss energy, transportation for California
This is the season for California lawmakers to travel across the globe, some to lush beachside resorts with schmoozing lobbyists, at no cost of their…
Russian lawmakers endorse bill banning ‘child-free propaganda’ | Child Rights News
Upper house of parliament also approves bill that bans citizens from several countries that allow gender reassignment from adopting Russian children.Lawmakers in Russia’s upper house…
FEMA chief grilled by lawmakers over hurricane response, Trump sign accusations
1 of 2 | Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell testifies during a House Oversight Committee hearing on FEMA's response to Hurricane Milton and…
Police reform call grows for national use-of-force standard
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department launched broad investigations into two major city police forces this month as part of the Biden administration’s effort to fix troubled…
Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressSteve LeblancPublished Nov 13, 2024 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua | Politics News
Gachagua has been accused of corruption, insubordination, undermining the government and divisive politics.Lawmakers in Kenya have voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for abuse…
Democratic lawmakers tell companies they want answers on ‘shrinkflation’ prices
1 of 2 | “Even as our economy recovers from the pandemic, people are still hurting from high prices at the grocery store," said Rep.…
California lawmakers vote to restrict use of plastic straws, keeping state in national spotlight on environment
Reporting from Sacramento — California is poised to become the first state to restrict the distribution of plastic straws at restaurants under a bill approved Thursday…
Volodymyr Zelensky to sell ‘victory plan’ to Joe Biden, lawmakers, presidential hopefuls in trip to U.S.
1 of 3 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to pitch his "victory plan" to lawmakers as well as President Joe Biden and the…
Lawmakers, teachers clash over upcoming Florida constitutional amendment | Politics News
A constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would turn Florida’s school board elections into partisan races is stirring controversy among Democrats and educators,…
Lawmakers take ‘creative’ approach to enforcing heat safety rules for farmworkers
Sept. 12, 2024 3 AM PT Erika Patricia Deluque Barros said she was working in a tomato field in Yolo County when she first started…
Lawmakers approve wildlife connectivity planning bill
California lawmakers have passed a pair of bills aimed at making the landscape safer for wildlife threatened by habitat fragmentation and ubiquitous rat poison.AB 1889,…
California lawmakers got tougher on crime. What will Newsom decide?
SACRAMENTO — In response to growing worries about crime in California, the Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a set of stringent crime bills, marking a significant change…
California lawmakers pass bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Under a bill approved by the state Legislature Wednesday, Californians may soon be able to walk into a dispensary, light a cannabis pre-roll and order…