State Politics & News
Coverage of state politics, elections, and conservative policy battles across all 50 states shaping America’s future.
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State Lawmakers Seek to Stop New York City From Destroying ID Records
A judge is expected to rule soon on whether New York City can destroy records associated with an identification program commonly used by illegal immigrants who lack Social Security cards or driver’s licenses. Earlier this month, Ron Castorina Jr. and Nicole Malliotakis, Republican members of the New York State Assembly from Long Island, filed a…Josh Siegel -
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Live From Washington, It’s The Daily Signal
You may have noticed that when we describe The Daily Signal, we refer to it as a “multimedia” news organization. That’s because there’s not just one way to tell a story or cover an issue. Sometimes, the best way is via the written word and photos. Other times, it is through a series of information…Genevieve Wood -
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The California Gathering That Hatched Plan to Prosecute Skeptics of Climate Change
Just before joining climate change activist and former Vice President Al Gore for a press conference in New York City, seven state-level attorneys general huddled with a representative of the Union of Concerned Scientists. The political activist, Peter Frumhoff, called for them and other elected officials to move decisively against major corporations and institutions for “denying”…Kevin Mooney -
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Georgia Student Sues After His Public School Censored Him From Sharing His Faith on Campus
A student in Georgia has sued his school after he claims the public college prohibited him from sharing his Christian faith on campus. Lawyers for Georgia Gwinnett College student Chike Uzuegbunam filed a lawsuit against the school on Monday. Uzuegbunam “believes it is his duty to inform others” of his evangelical Christian beliefs and “for…Leah Jessen -
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Obama’s Last-Minute Monument Plan Is Wrong for Utah
Many of you have been fighting with me over the past six years to prevent President Barack Obama from designating additional national monuments in Utah. Now, unfortunately, we are hearing that the president is planning to follow through with the threat to designate the Bears Ears National Monument. In her confirmation hearings, Secretary of the Interior…Sen. Mike Lee -
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Texas Looks to Bury Aborted Babies Despite Legal Objections From Abortion Groups
A new set of rules in Texas requiring aborted babies to be cremated or buried has prompted a legal battle in the Lone Star State. Pro-abortion groups are attempting to halt the law with a lawsuit, and its implementation has now been delayed by a court order. The abortion burial measure, which would also apply…Leah Jessen -
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How Texas Can Lead the Charge on Education Choice
The debate around school choice has shifted from whether states should enact education choice to how best to accomplish that goal. In a special report released on Monday—co-published by The Heritage Foundation and the Texas Public Policy Foundation—we discuss how this question will be especially important in Texas, which is considering adopting education savings accounts,…Jason Bedrick -
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Ohio Takes Major Step to Protect Individual Rights, Due Process
For Ohioans who put civil forfeiture reform on their holiday wish lists this year, Christmas came early. Yesterday, the Ohio Legislature voted overwhelmingly to approve H.B. 347, a sweeping reform bill that will dramatically scale back the practice of seizing and forfeiting property absent a criminal conviction. Civil forfeiture is the legal tool that enables…Jason Snead -
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In Texas, Republicans Fight New Sanctuary Cities in Wake of Trump Victory
In the border state of Texas, the Republican governor and state Legislature are promising to combat a new trend since the election of Donald Trump, in which cities and localities vow to limit how much they assist federal authorities with removing immigrants living illegally in their communities. Sally Hernandez, the Democratic sheriff-elect in Travis County,…Josh Siegel -
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Ohio Lawmakers Put ‘Heartbeat’ Abortion Ban on Governor’s Desk
The Ohio Legislature has passed and sent to Gov. John Kasich’s desk a measure that would ban abortion after a baby’s heartbeat is detected, about six weeks following conception. Lawmakers passed the Unborn Heartbeat Protection Act on Tuesday as an amendment to a child abuse and neglect bill. If signed by Kasich, the legislation would…Leah Jessen -
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Georgia Lawmaker Says Federal Funds Should Not Go to Sanctuary Colleges
A Georgia state lawmaker said “sanctuary” college campuses should not receive taxpayer dollars. “It’s a simple equation: If you don’t follow the law, the state funds are not going to follow you,” Georgia state Rep. Earl Ehrhart, R-Powder Springs, told Ainsley Earhardt and Pete Hegseth on “Fox & Friends.” “Lawbreaking 101 is a new course…Leah Jessen -
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This North Carolina Conservative Is the Freedom Caucus’ New Leader
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., was elected the next chairman of the House Freedom Caucus on Monday. He has big plans for what he’ll accomplish in the role. “From day one since our founding almost two years ago, the mission of the Freedom Caucus has been to give a voice to the countless Americans who feel…Rachel del Guidice -
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Ohio State Attack Sheds Light on Somali Community’s Struggle With Terrorism
There is still much we do not know about Abdul Razak Ali Artan, the young man who injured 11 people in a car-and-knife attack at Ohio State University on Monday. Before drawing any final conclusions, we should wait for all the facts to emerge. What we do know is that Artan was a Somali immigrant, and…Joshua Meservey -
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Michigan Recount Could Cost Taxpayers $4 Million
Green Party candidate Jill Stein filed a request for recount Wednesday in the state of Michigan, following through on her promise to pursue recounts in three states that delivered the election to President-elect Donald Trump. Stein requested a hand recount of the state’s presidential election ballots, a process that will take a tremendous amount of resources…Ted Goodman -
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Attack at Ohio State Brings US Terror Plots, Attacks to 93 Since 9/11
This week, terror struck American soil once again—this time on a university campus. On the morning of Nov. 28, Abdul Razak Ali Artan drove a car into a crowd of pedestrians on the campus of Ohio State University. He then got out of the car and began attacking those around him with a knife. A…David Inserra -
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Artists’ Free Speech Rights at Stake in Washington Florist Case
An African-American marketer should not be forced to create an advertising campaign for a white supremacist group. Nor should a Muslim graphic designer be required to develop a webpage promoting Jewish teachings, or a Democrat freelance writer be ordered to draft political speeches for Republicans. Most agree with this, but Washington state Attorney General Bob…Jim Campbell -
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Trump Outlines 6 Steps He’ll Take to ‘Drain the Swamp’ in Washington
In a video message released Monday, President-elect Donald Trump told Americans the first executive actions he’ll take on Jan. 20 to “drain the swamp” in Washington. They include, in Trump’s words: “On trade, I am going to issue our notification of intent to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a potential disaster for our country. Instead,…Daily Signal Staff -
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As Colorado Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Don’t Be Conned by the Agenda of Death
Editor's Note: Reprinted with permission from Bound4LIFE International. Campaign season 2016 is officially over. As I sat in stunned elation watching the last of the presidential returns filter in during the wee hours of the morning, my heart was also broken. While we as a nation voted in the most pro-life platform in history, Colorado also…Melissa Ortiz -
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California Regulations Threaten Single Mom Over Homemade Food
Should a single mom be facing jail time for selling homemade food? California investigators recently completed an undercover sting operation into a community group using Facebook as a platform to exchange and sell homemade food items. This is yet another example of overcriminalization under the watch of California Gov. Jerry Brown, which also limits the…David Rosenthal -
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Washington Florist Case Goes Before the State Supreme Court
The Washington Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the case of a 72-year-old florist who is facing fines after declining to make flower arrangements for a gay couple’s wedding. During the hearing, lawyers for the florist, Barronelle Stutzman, were asked to explain how declining to make flower arrangements for a same-sex wedding is different from discrimination…Kelsey Bolar