Legislators
The U.S. Senators Chris Murphy, Richard Blumenthal, Bernie Sanders, and Cory Booker sent a letter to Senator Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, opposing the recent introduction of the Self-Regulation Oversteps the Reach of Education (SCORE) Act. The senators argue that the antitrust exemption would serve as a bailout for
Legislators
Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent candidate, is likely to win Ireland's presidential election according to early vote tallies, with reports suggesting she holds a significant lead over her opponent, Heather Humphreys. Early results from several counties indicate Connolly's strong support, particularly among younger voters, who have
Legislators
Virginia state lawmakers have announced plans to convene a special session to consider legislation that could lead to the redrawing of the state's congressional maps, with the aim of delivering two or three additional Democrats to Washington. The move comes in response to Republican efforts to gain seats
Apportionment (Election law)
Virginia Democrats are convening a special session to consider redistricting the state's congressional map in their favor, a move that aims to counter the efforts of President Donald Trump and Republicans in other states to boost their prospects in the U.S. House. The plan involves clearing several
Legislators
More than 100 Republican lawmakers have reaffirmed their support for the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, sending a clear message to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought that the CDFI Fund is essential to supporting economic development in
Legislators
A state legislative effort is underway to adjust Louisiana's 2026 election calendar to allow for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a key congressional redistricting case. The move aims to provide lawmakers with flexibility to redraw boundaries if the court decides to intervene. Rep. Beau Beaullieu,
Legislators
Sixty-three members of parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have publicly declared their unwavering support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the party's next flagbearer in the 2028 general election. In a statement, the lawmakers emphasized Dr. Bawumia's leadership qualities, citing his record of discipline, humility,
Legislators
Gifty Ndomah, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Ejura, accused Dr. Bryan Acheampong, a former Minister for Agriculture and NPP flagbearer hopeful, of withholding fertilizers meant for distribution to constituencies. However, Dr. Acheampong refuted the claims, stating that the fertilizers were distributed through the ministry'
Legislators
The Croatian parliament has approved several crucial amendments to the country's legislation, including the Foreign Investment Screening Act and the Medicines Act. The reforms aim to align Croatia's laws with EU regulations and OECD accession criteria. The new laws will enhance national security, public order, and
Legislators
Geoffrey Macho, the Member of Parliament for Busia Municipality, has withdrawn from the 2026 parliamentary race, citing frustrations following the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. The decision leaves a crowded field of 41 candidates competing for Busia District's five parliamentary seats, including the district woman representative. Macho&
Legislators
Lawmakers in Louisiana have convened a special legislative session to adjust the state's 2026 election calendar, with Republicans advancing proposals to push back the primary schedule by roughly one month in anticipation of a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling on a case that could reshape the state&
Legislators
More than 60 lawmakers in the Senate and House are urging the Trump Administration to immediately reinstate and resume pay for furloughed federal employees whose agencies are funded by collected user fees. The move is in response to the unprecedented directive by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to
