South Dakota legislators push to teach American exceptionalism in public education
South Dakota lawmakers advanced an initiative allowing for an optional social studies curriculum in K-12 schools teaching American exceptionalism.
South Dakota House passes $200M housing package
The South Dakota House has approved a $200 million housing infrastructure fund, with the spending package now going to Republican…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey sworn in for 2nd full term
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has been sworn in for her second full term on Monday. The GOP governor won office…
Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs sweeping abortion protections into law
Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a bill to insulate out-of-state abortion seekers from criminal penalties and affirm…
WI Gov. Evers appoints state’s first openly gay cabinet official
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers nominated Deputy Secretary James Bond of the state's Veterans' Affairs department to head the agency…
NC state budget law adds new requirements for governor’s use of emergency powers
Changes to North Carolina's criteria for governors to declare states of emergency have been included in a budget law in…
Indiana secretary of state to take job at PR firm after leaving office
Republican Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan will head Indiana business operations for Louisville, Kentucky-based PR firm C2 Strategic Communications…
In SD, Gov. Kristi Noem appoints new health secretary
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem named former State Rep. Melissa Magstadt as her next state health secretary following the…
Former Santa Monica, CA, Mayor Rex Minter dead in plane crash
Former Mayor Rex Minter of Santa Monica, California, has been reported dead after a single-engine Cessna he used to travel…
Alabama judge suspended for violating judicial ethics in 2020
An Alabama judge was suspended after he violated judicial ethics in 2020. Blount County Circuit Judge Steven D. King mailed…