Borderline insane: Political theater overwhelms real solutions to immigration crisis
Our nation’s immigration system is a doddering mess, especially at the southwestern border. Many say it’s broken. So why isn’t our government doing something about it? I think we know why, but let me run down some of what’s happened recently to bring some perspective. After months of negotiations, a trio of U.S. senators (Republican, […]
Read MoreWhat to watch for in Tuesday’s high-stakes elections | #elections | #alabama
You’re reading Route Fifty’s State and Local Roundup. To get the week’s news to use from around the country, you can subscribe here to get this update in your inbox every Saturday. *** It’s Saturday, Nov. 4, and we’d like to welcome you to the weekly State and Local Roundup. There’s plenty to keep tabs on, with two state courts […]
Read MoreGovernor signs bill banning surgical procedures for minors seeking gender-affirming care | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
- Google-News-Wire
- January 29, 2023
- brand safety-nsf health issues
- brand safety-nsf sensitive
- business
- business and industry sectors
- continents and regions
- demographic groups
- domestic alerts
- domestic-health and science
- domestic-us news
- domestic-us politics
- economy and trade
- families and children
- family members and relatives
- government and public administration
- government bodies and offices
- governors
- heads of government
- health and medical
- health care
- iab-business and finance
- iab-family and relationships
- iab-healthcare industry
- iab-industries
- iab-medical health
- iab-parenting
- iab-parenting teens
- iab-politics
- iab-surgery
- international alerts
- international-health and science
- international-us news
- international-us politics
- medical treatments and procedures
- north america
- politics
- population and demographics
- sex and gender
- society
- southwestern united states
- surgery
- Teenagers
- the americas
- transgender persons
- United States
- utah
CNN — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill on Saturday that banned hormone treatment and surgical procedures for minors seeking gender-affirming care, the latest in a series of anti-trans bills involving minors that have been passed across the country. Senate Bill 16, which the governor signed a day after it was sent to his […]
Read MoreArkansas Capitol diary: What we’re watching after week 3
Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios Arkansas’ new governor continued to issue executive orders as lawmakers worked through their third week of the 60-day general session. Catch up quick: As of Thursday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced four orders for the week. Here are two of interest: An order repealed former Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s orders establishing the Infrastructure […]
Read MoreCapitol review: Week 1 brings a new chapter to Arkansas
Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge oversees proceedings on the Arkansas Senate floor Thursday. Screenshot: Courtesy of the Arkansas Legislature The 94th General Assembly started its biennial session this week and Arkansas’ new leader was sworn in, meaning the Capitol was buzzing. Catch up quick: In addition to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the state’s new lieutenant governor, […]
Read MoreArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans use of term ‘Latinx’ in state documents
- Google-News-Wire
- January 12, 2023
- arkansas
- continents and regions
- demographic groups
- domestic alerts
- domestic-us news
- domestic-us politics
- executive orders
- government and public administration
- government bodies and offices
- governors
- heads of government
- iab-politics
- international alerts
- international-us news
- international-us politics
- latino people
- minority and ethnic groups
- north america
- political figures - us
- politics
- population and demographics
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders
- society
- southeastern united states
- the americas
- United States
- us federal government
- white house
CNN — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order this week barring the use of the term “Latinx” in official state documents, saying the government should use “ethnically appropriate language.” Sanders, a Republican who gained national recognition as White House press secretary in the Trump administration, signed several orders involving government regulations Tuesday […]
Read MoreArkansas’ Gov. Sanders sets the tone with executive orders on inauguration day
A screenshot of Sanders’ inaugural address. Courtesy Arkansas PBS Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proved to Arkansans on Tuesday that she’s a person of decisive action. What happened: Within hours of being sworn in as the state’s first woman governor, Sanders signed seven executive orders focused on the budget, government and schools. Why it matters: She’s […]
Read MoreArkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders selects 13 for first cabinet
Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced her intentions to nominate 13 of 15 state-level secretaries, starting her first term with a mostly clean slate. The list includes three reappointments and four out-of-staters, along with six current state government staffers and business leaders. Two appointees come from posts in conservative administrations in […]
Read MoreFive Northwest Arkansas stories to watch in 2023
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and goal-set for the future. Here are five trends and narratives we’ll be watching as 2023 unfolds: High-priced housing ICYMI, the cost of living in NWA has rapidly increased, with the median price of single-family homes growing faster than any […]
Read MoreArkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson: “Continued chaos” surrounds Trump
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he feels the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection should disqualify former President Trump from being the 2024 Republican nominee. What he’s saying: “Continued chaos” has surrounded Trump since his announcement to run for president, Hutchinson said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” “I do not believe […]
Read More