California Gov. Newsom vetoes union-supported bill to ban heavy-duty driverless trucks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone against the wishes of labor union members by vetoing a bill that would ban the operation of heavy-duty driverless trucks in the state without a human present. Assembly Bill 316, which passed with overwhelming majorities in the California Senate and Assembly, calls for the state to “prohibit the operation […]
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Young people should vote in the 2024 primary elections – The Crimson White | #elections | #alabama
The 2024 primary elections are now fully underway. With the first Republican primary debate on Aug. 23 now over, it is time to begin paying attention to the candidates, engaging in the process, and preparing to vote in your state’s primary election next year. As university students, most of us fall into the age group […]
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Newsom vetoes progressives’ bills on transgender children and self-driving trucks
Trans youth issues this year have sparked protests in school boards across the state, as conservative groups push for mandatory parental notification policies. Members of the LGBTQ caucus had considered introducing a bill to halt those policies, but shelved the idea after the Newsom administration and some members of the caucus expressed concerns about getting […]
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Winkler announces bid for Cd’A City Council seat | #citycouncil
Brian Winkler announced his candidacy for Coeur d’Alene City Council Seat 1. “As a former NCAA athlete, veteran officer of the United States Marine Corps, technology professional and current host on the Idaho Speaks podcast — a conservative podcast on local political issues – I am well positioned for this leadership role in the city,” […]
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Readers Respond to Mayor Ted Wheeler Bowing Out
Portland won’t have Ted Wheeler to kick around anymore. The mayor announced this week he won’t seek a third term. He says he wants to focus exclusively on shepherding the transition to a new government structure. His announcement came nine hours after WW published a cover story that said Wheeler had told close associates he […]
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California governor vetoes bill requiring custody courts to weigh affirmation of gender identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions. In announcing his veto Friday night, Newsom released a statement saying he has “a deep commitment to advancing the rights of transgender […]
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Sept. 23 proclaimed National Hunting and Fishing Day in Arkansas
ARKANSAS, USA — Governor Sanders has proclaimed Sept. 23, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Arkansas. The proclamation states that Arkansas has “a rich and storied tradition of hunting and angling” that goes back to the early 1800s. “867,334 hunters and anglers” support Arkansas’ economy with their expenses in these sports “contributing to the […]
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Alabama Defies the Voting Rights Act | #elections | #alabama
UPDATE: On September 5, a federal court rejected Alabama’s latest voting map and said that it would create a new one that complies with the Voting Rights Act. Welcome to Massive Resistance, version 2023. Black voters in Alabama won a major victory at the Supreme Court in June. The high court ruled that Republican lawmakers […]
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California governor vetoes a bill requiring humans in autonomous big rigs
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 316, which would have required human attendants in driverless vehicles over 10,000 pounds, reports Reuters. The bill saw broad support among state legislators and was backed by the Teamsters and other labor organizations. At the moment, The governor wrote in his veto message that the bill “is unnecessary […]
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New York City Council Secures Nearly $130M in Funding for Brooklyn Public Library | #citycouncil
Following the council’s efforts, the city has allocated around $130 million in operations funding for BPL This week, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan held a press conference outlining the funding that city council secured for the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) amidst the city’s latest budget plans. During the […]
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