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Second Amendment May 30, 2022

NRA re-elects Wayne LaPierre as CEO, despite financial woes

The National Rifle Association re-elected Wayne LaPierre as CEO and executive vice president, despite the organization's financial woes.

Florida March 8, 2022

Democrats claim Florida is pushing 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Here's what the legislation actually says

Florida Republicans on Tuesday passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, which opponents have dubbed the "Don’t Say Gay" bill. But what's actually in it?

Critical Race Theory February 14, 2022

Anti-CRT bills aim to outlaw discrimination, not free speech, advocates say

Republican legislators in states across the country have introduced legislation to combat the inculcation of critical race theory (CRT) in public schools, and while critics claim the bills attack free speech, advocates frame the issue as a matter of preventing discrimination on the basis of race and upholding federal civil rights law.

Minneapolis-St. Paul September 1, 2021

Minneapolis police chief outraged over proposal to replace PD, Democrats remain divided

Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo forcefully denounced a controversial proposal that could send his entire department packing — a proposal that has split prominent Democrats in Minnesota.

California June 28, 2021

California bans government travel to more states over LGBTQ laws

California announced on Monday that its ban on state-sponsored and state-funded travel includes five additional states as a result of recently-enacted LGBTQ legislation.

California June 3, 2021

Companies lobbying Gavin Newsom helped pay his wife's salary, report finds

Companies with a history of lobbying the state of California, including PG&E, Kaiser Permanente and Comcast, donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Gov. Gavin Newsom's wife's nonprofit over the past several years.

Idaho June 1, 2021

Idaho Lt. Gov. defends imposing surprise mask mandate ban while governor traveled out of state

Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin on Monday defended her decision to impose a ban on mask mandates while Gov. Brad Little was traveling out of state, arguing the surprise move was necessary to protect individual freedoms from government overreach.

Mark Zuckerberg May 7, 2021

Florida voting law signed by DeSantis stops Mark Zuckerberg, others from bankrolling election administration

For at least two Florida counties, the new voting law means losing millions in private grant money bankrolled mostly by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and closing the spigot for more private dollars to fund election administration.

Budgets May 6, 2021

50 eye-popping earmarks requested by lawmakers in upcoming federal budget

Lawmakers in the Senate and House have asked for at least $6 billion in extra funding for local projects ahead of the upcoming federal budget, 91±¬ÁÏ can reveal exclusively.

Budget May 6, 2021

Lawmakers want billions in government spending on unusual pet projects, 91±¬ÁÏ investigation finds

EXCLUSIVE: Democrats and Republicans in Congress have asked for at least $6 billion in additional funding for local projects ahead of the upcoming federal budget, 91±¬ÁÏ can reveal exclusively.

Minneapolis-St. Paul May 4, 2021

Minneapolis activists' push to abolish police picks up steam as petition filed

A charter amendment to replace the Minneapolis Police Department is one step closer to going before voters in November after a coalition of activists submitted their petition to city officials on Friday.