Texas Gov. Greg Abbott can’t enforce mask mandate ban, he argues in court |
Abbott says local district attorneys have the authority to enforce his ban on local mask mandates. But urban DAs are unlikely to go after their fellow local officials.
Virginia, an 'outlier' on campaign finance reform, considers new restrictio
Virginia is one of 10 states with no contribution limits on individual donors to political candidates and one of just five with no limits on contributions by corporations.
Multnomah County judge rules campaign contribution limits constitutional -
The ruling reverses an earlier decision that barred the limits. The county elections division will implement the $500 individual cap on campaign contributions, spending limits and disclosure requirements for candidates moving forward.
Virginia, an 'outlier' on campaign finance reform, considers new restrictio
Virginia is one of 10 states with no contribution limits on individual donors to political candidates and one of just five with no limits on contributions by corporations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, local officials battle over mask mandates | The Tex
Back-and-forth legal rulings have left some school districts with the choice of flouting Abbott and mandating masks — or waiting for the dust to settle.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Asks Judge to Toss Lawsuit Over Mask Mandate Ban
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit by parents challenging his ban on strict mask mandates in schools, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction over the issue.
What happened when a public institute became a de facto lobbying arm of the
Internal emails show a tax-funded agency created to educate people about forestry has acted as a public-relations agency and lobbying arm for Oregon's timber industry, in some cases skirting legal constraints that forbid it from doing so.
Republicans Aim to Seize More Power Over How Elections Are Run - The New Yo
G.O.P. lawmakers in at least eight states controlled by the party are trying to gain broad influence over the mechanics of voting, in an effort that could further undermine the country’s democratic norms.
How Republican States Are Expanding Their Power Over Elections - The New Yo
In Georgia, Republicans are removing Democrats of color from local boards. In Arkansas, they have stripped election control from county authorities. And they are expanding their election power in many other states.
Dallas Schools Mandate Masks, Defying Texas Governor - The New York Times
Canada reopened its border to American travelers. The U.S. military will issue a vaccine mandate for troops, while Washington State will do the same for state and health care workers.
Texas’ local mask mandates have different court outcomes | The Texas Tribun
COVID-19 is surging again in Texas. Hospitalizations are increasing faster than at any other time. Local officials and school leaders are pushing back against Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates.…