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A U.S. District Court judge has adopted a new Washington legislative map to create a majority-Latino voting district in the Yakima area. The map was chosen three years after the state’s once-a-decade political redistricting process began, but in time for the 2024 election. The decision was left to Judge Robert Lasnik after the state, and […]
“We recognize not only the sung heroes, but the unsung heroes.” This February, Americans celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the history, achievements, and contributions of African Americans to the United States. ALEC member, Kansas State Representative Patrick Penn explained why we celebrate: As we look at those black Americans who have come before us, […]
Getty Images NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New state House and Senate boundary lines drawn up by the Louisiana Legislature in 2022 dilute Black voting strength in violation of the U.S. Voting Rights Act, a federal judge in Baton Rouge ruled Thursday. U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick’s ruling blocked the use of the House and Senate […]
FILE – The Louisiana state Capitol stands prominently, April 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, La. New state House and Senate boundary lines drawn up by the Louisiana Legislature in 2022 dilute Black voting strength in violation of the U.S. Voting Rights Act, a federal judge in Baton Rouge ruled on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.Stephen Smith/AP […]
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This week in Springfield, lawmakers wrapped up their final legislative session of 2023. The veto session has seen legislators deliver major legislation in years past, but this year legislators stalled on several major initiatives — Karina’s Bill, the “Right of First Refusal” and the staff unionization bill — pushing those off to next year’s agenda. […]
It was a wonderful evening celebrating the Black excellence of Howard University and the Congressional Black Caucus as the University hosted a special reception to honor alumni who are now serving in Congress at the Embassy of Canada on September 21. More than 250 people gathered for the event – located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue, […]
Wednesday, September 20 More dates through September 24, 2023 Thursday, September 21 Friday, September 22 Saturday, September 23 Sunday, September 24 Walter E. Washington Convention Center FIU in Washington, D.C. invites the . . .
Note: This goes out to newsletter subscribers at the start of each week. We will post the first few on the website before it becomes a newsletter exclusive. Sign up here for free! Hello fellow political junkies! The political hurricane that has been New Mexico in the last 10 days seems to be easing up for […]
WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) – Embattled by a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) crackdown, crypto companies are making a renewed push on Capitol Hill to drum up support for legislation they hope will rein in the agency and provide regulatory clarity for the industry. The Blockchain Association, Chamber of Digital Commerce, Crypto Council for […]