From the States
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Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Jackson says he will match Trump accounts if elected
American families with children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, can claim a $1,000 Trump account, according to the White House. They can add up to $5,000 to the account.
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Los Angeles Mayor Bass wants to make city's Metro system "fare-free," as election approaches
The Los Angeles public transit system, which is the second-largest transit system in the nation behind New York City, had over 300 million boardings on buses and trains last year, according to Mayor Bass.
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Chicago City Council considers ballot questions, approves one to recoup ICE operations costs
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed measure would have asked voters if they support a proposed 3% tax on income earned by Illinois residents in excess of $1 million – which would be used to fund property tax relief and public schools.
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Virginia congressman introduces legislation to decrease shark depredation
Legislation designed to decrease shark depredation to protect sharks from “unsafe conditions and food sources.” Shark depredation occurs when sharks bite or consume marine animals that fishermen are
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No-cash bail, gun ban challenges remain under advisement with the Illinois Supreme Court
The federal gun ban case will be heard by the federal appeals court June 29.
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Shakeup at CBP, Border Patrol as replacements for outgoing chiefs are named
U.S. Customs and Border Protection acting Deputy Commissioner Benjamine Huffman and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz are each retiring
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Texas case successful in challenging Biden’s military vaccine mandate
The case challenged the administration’s vaccine mandate for Texas National Guard members.
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Pennsylvania lawmaker proposes $2,000 penalty for eagle killings
Current law levels a penalty of only $200 for anyone convicted of killing the national symbol, though replacing the bird can run more than $2,000.
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New England lobstermen win favorable ruling from appellate court
Court rules “federal government went too far” in imposing significant restrictions on New England’s lobster industry,
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Debate continues over taxpayer funds for historic sites, memorials
Not everyone agrees it is the government's role to preserve history — particularly when it requires taxpayer money.
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Washington state schools among those experimenting with year-round school
Hornak said year-round learning is better suited to help students get back on track after pandemic-era school closures than the traditional school calendar.
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New York cracks down on unlicensed pot shops
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has estimated nearly 1,500 unlicensed dealers are selling illegal cannabis at retail stores.
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White House announces ticket resale transparency similar to Tennessee law
Several ticket brokers, including Live Nation, are changing ticketing policies to disclose fees upfront.