State Politics & News
Coverage of state politics, elections, and conservative policy battles across all 50 states shaping America’s future.
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Ohio Bill to Curb No-Parole Sentences for Juvenile Killers Has No Basis in Constitution
Some legislators in Ohio want to give almost every former and future juvenile killer sentenced to life without parole a break, based on a blanket misunderstanding of Supreme Court precedent. The Ohio state Senate co-sponsor of a bill, SB 256, which would do just that, recently wrote that the Supreme Court has held juvenile sentences…Cully Stimson -
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Supreme Court Sides Against Newsom on California Church Restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court sided Thursday against California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s restrictions on worship services during the coronavirus pandemic. Justices tossed out an order from a Central District of California court that had upheld the Democratic governor's restrictions on houses of worship, CBS News reported. In light of last week’s Supreme Court ruling, which granted temporary…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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4 Highlights From Georgia Senate’s Election Fraud Hearing
The Trump campaign’s legal team described suitcases full of ballots Thursday in presentations to Georgia state lawmakers that included a video and a call for the legislators to appoint electors to vote for the president. Other Georgia state and local officials, meanwhile, said the Nov. 3 election ran smoothly in the Peach State, with no widespread…Fred Lucas -
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4 Takeaways From the Michigan Senate’s Election Fraud Hearing
Election workers and observers presented alarming accounts of voter fraud to the Michigan state Senate on Tuesday, with some calling on lawmakers to act and insisting on an audit of the vote in that state. The Michigan state Senate Oversight Committee held the hearing, which included testimony from a former senator with expertise on data…Fred Lucas -
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Texas, Louisiana Can Exclude Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Funding, Court Rules
Texas and Louisiana may exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid funding, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday. “Undercover video plainly showed Planned Parenthood admitting to morally bankrupt and unlawful conduct, including violations of federal law by manipulating the timing and methods of abortions to obtain fetal tissue for their own research,” Texas…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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In Oregon, Drugs Are Legal and Thanksgiving Is Criminalized
In Oregon, you can have cocaine, but not cranberries. Heroin, but no ham. Meth, but not mashed potatoes! Amazingly, a state that just legalized drugs wants to criminalize Thanksgiving! Talk about a double helping of hypocrisy—just in time for the holidays. Of course, Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat, wasn’t exactly winning any popularity contests as it was….Tony Perkins -
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Nevada Governor Orders Indoor Mask Mandate, Limits Private Gatherings Ahead of Thanksgiving
Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday strengthened the state’s mask mandate and limited attendees in private gatherings ahead of Thanksgiving. Residents must wear face coverings whether gathering indoors or outside if any member that’s not in their household is present, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Private gatherings are limited to 10 people from a…Jake Dima -
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Trump Campaign Requests Recounts in 2 Wisconsin Counties
The Trump campaign announced Wednesday that it’s filing a petition seeking election recounts in two Wisconsin counties. The campaign said it paid $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts. In a statement, the Trump campaign said that the petition calls for recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties, citing what it…Rachel del Guidice -
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Amid Election Recount, 4 Things to Know About Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
As Georgia conducts a recount of its presidential vote that has become the focus of national attention, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger—Georgia’s elections official in charge of certifying the hotly contested results—has come under increased scrutiny and criticism. Here are four things to know about Raffensperger: 1. He was elected Georgia secretary of state in…Nathalie Voit -
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Georgia Poll Watcher Explains State’s Recount of Votes for President
Georgia is on America’s mind. At 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, the state is supposed to complete its recount of votes in the presidential election. Brant Frost V, second vice chairman of Georgia’s Republican Party, joins the show to explain the state’s recount process and why he is suspicious of the recount in Fulton County, which includes…Virginia Allen -
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Georgia Recount a Test for Dominion Voting Systems’ Reliability
The Georgia election recount will not only determine whether former Vice President Joe Biden or President Donald Trump captures the state’s 16 electoral votes, but also will either help corroborate or debunk voter fraud claims made against Dominion Voting Systems. Trump alleges Dominion Voting Systems, and the voting machines the election technology supplier uses, are responsible for widespread…Virginia Allen -
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Georgia Senators’ Bill Would Create Panel on Election Integrity
Policy experts and political leaders agree that election integrity is one of the most important issues facing the nation. To that end, Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, both R-Ga., introduced legislation Nov. 12 to establish a bipartisan advisory commission to “analyze the integrity and the administration” of the 2020 general election for president and…Virginia Allen -
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Washington Post Editorial Board Says Electoral College ‘No Longer Tenable for American Democracy’
The Washington Post editorial board came out Sunday in support of abolishing the Electoral College. “The Electoral College, whatever virtues it may have had for the Founding Fathers, is no longer tenable for American democracy,” the Post’s editorial board wrote. As of Monday afternoon, former Vice President Joe Biden holds a 5.6 million-vote lead over President Donald Trump and…Andrew Kerr -
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What You Need to Know About the Georgia Recount
The deadline for the Georgia recount is 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday. What is happening with the recount, is there a threat of voter fraud, and how is that being addressed? Additionally, former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has begun a voting rights organization, Fair Fight. What are the big players in the state’s politics and…Rachel del Guidice -
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Effort to Win Georgia Senate Races by Bringing in Out-of-Staters to Vote Is Illegal
Celebrities and politicians urging people to visit Georgia and falsely claim residency for the sole purpose of voting in two critical U.S. Senate runoff elections Jan. 5 are advocating criminal actions and should be ashamed of themselves. This call for voter fraud should be rejected. The Georgia runoff elections are extraordinarily important because they will determine which…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Offers Up to $1 Million for Evidence of Voter Fraud
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, is offering up to $1 million of his own money for anyone who comes forward with evidence of voter fraud. The reward is to “incentivize, encourage, and reward people who come forward and report voter fraud,” Patrick said Tuesday, reflecting President Donald Trump’s own efforts to amplify claims…Andrew Trunsky -
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What You Need to Know About Election Litigation in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Georgia, and Arizona
Even though former Vice President Joe Biden has claimed victory in the presidential election, the Trump campaign has filed lawsuits contesting the results with current litigation in Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Georgia, and Arizona. In Pennsylvania alone, there are at least 21,000 dead people on the voter rolls. Is there a possibility that some of these…Rachel del Guidice -
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GOP State AGs Urge Supreme Court to Overrule Pennsylvania Court’s Election Law Changes
Republican state attorneys general say the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has jeopardized the nation’s constitutional balance of power by legislating from the bench and allowing late-arriving ballots to be counted. Now, they’re calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene. Three of the state attorneys general—Jeff Landry of Louisiana, Eric Schmitt of Missouri, and Mike Hunter…Virginia Allen -
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A Pro Bono Lawyer for Trump Campaign Shares What He Saw in Pennsylvania
Tom Ranieri is a lawyer who volunteered as a representative of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, working at an Election Day hotline. He was there from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 and joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” to share what he observed. “The Daily Signal Podcast” is available on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Pippa, Google Play,…Rachel del Guidice -
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You’ve Come a Long Way, Florida
Election Day 2020 was many things to many people—depending on your age, philosophy, and geography. It’s probably a Rorschach test for the country. It’s a reminder that our nation is large and complicated, with diverse perspectives crossing numerous cultural lines. For millions of us in Florida, however, Election Day was something else. It was a…J. Robert McClure