Tag: Policies & Impacts

Supreme Court to Hear Appeal After Insurer Refused to Cover a Yacht Wreck

The Supreme Court agreed on March 6 to take up an appeal by an insurance company that refused to cover non-fire damage to a yacht after it ran aground while carrying a fire extinguishing system whose inspection had lapsed. The case is Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Raiders Retreat Realty Co. LLC, court file 20-500….


Supreme Court Sides With Offended Atheists in Lawsuit Against Florida City Over Prayer Vigil

The Supreme Court sided with atheists March 6 when it decided not to hear an appeal by a Florida city that sought to halt their lawsuit over a city-sponsored prayer vigil. Conservative Justice Clarence Thomas objected to the court’s decision to deny the petition in City of Ocala, Florida v. Rojas, court file 22-278. The court majority…


Texas Lawmaker Wants 100 Percent Tax Credit for Families With 10 Kids

A Republican state lawmaker in Texas has introduced a bill that seeks to promote large families by offering property tax credits for married couples who have at least four children. HB 2889 (pdf), filed by state Rep. Bryan Slaton on Feb. 27, seeks to promote marriage and families with varying levels of property tax relief,…


New Hampshire Considering Ban on Transgender Treatment for Minors

A group of parents and lawmakers are hoping New Hampshire will become the next state to prohibit doctors from subjecting kids to sex change operations and related medical procedures with a bill that transgender advocates say if passed will impose the strictest ban on “gender-affirming care” for minors in the United States. A hearing is…


DeSantis’ Immigration Bill Would Nullify Illegal Border-Crossers’ Out-of-State IDs

New legislation proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would invalidate driver’s licenses and state identification cards obtained by illegal immigrants in other states. The “bold initiative,” according to Florida state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State by addressing the issue on multiple fronts, including employment, health care,…


DeSantis’s Immigration Bill Would Nullify Illegal Border-Crossers’ Out-of-State IDs

New legislation proposed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would invalidate driver’s licenses and state identification cards obtained by illegal immigrants in other states. The “bold initiative,” according to Florida state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia and would crack down on illegal immigration in the Sunshine State by addressing the issue on multiple fronts, including employment, health care,…


Violent Agitators Launch Attack Against Police At Training Center

A group of protestors attacked an up-and-coming new police training center in Atlanta on Sunday, including throwing Molotov cocktails at officers, with the incident leading to the arrest of 35 individuals. The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also derisively called “Cop City” by critics, is a first responder training facility. Protestors allege that the facility…


Violent Agitators Launch Attack Against Police at Atlanta Training Center; 35 Detained

A group of protestors attacked an up-and-coming new police training center in Atlanta on Sunday, including throwing Molotov cocktails at officers, with the incident leading to the detainment of 35 individuals. The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also derisively called “Cop City” by critics, is a first responder training facility. Protestors allege that the facility…


Why Student Loan Debt Relief Is a Worse Idea Than You Think

Commentary The U.S. Supreme Court has heard different arguments from supporters and opponents of President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness program. It is probable that the justices will rule before June. However, it is important to remember a few challenges. Student loans are an essential tool to help maximize the number of citizens that have…


LIVE 10:30 AM ET: Weaponization of Government a Key Focus for 2024; Biden Gets Democrat Challenger

The alleged weaponization of government is becoming a key campaign position for Republicans heading into the 2024 elections. This includes topics on the politicization of various branches of government, including the FBI, the IRS, and others. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden could face challengers for the 2024 presidential race. This is despite the fact that he…