State Politics & News
Coverage of state politics, elections, and conservative policy battles across all 50 states shaping America’s future.
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As Martha’s Vineyard Panics Over 50 Migrants, Texas Border Town Sees Hundreds in Just 2 Hours
As Massachusetts scrambled to move 50 migrants off Martha’s Vineyard Thursday morning, more than 500 migrants crossed illegally into Eagle Pass, Texas, over a two-hour period, according to Fox News. Drone images showed three groups of migrants illegally crossing the border in Eagle Pass in the early morning, and this area has seen more than…Laurel Duggan -
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In Pledge to ‘Stand Up for America,’ Texas Lawmaker Vows ‘to Restore Common Sense, Responsible Spending’
Rep. Chip Roy says he has a plan to hold lawmakers and the Biden administration accountable now and into the future. The Texas Republican announced a three-part “Stand Up for America” pledge to his Lone Star State constituents on Sept. 8. “I pledge to the 21st Congressional District of Texas to Stand Up for America…Virginia Allen -
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Court Rules Mail Voting Law Is Illegal Under Delaware Constitution
A vote-by-mail law approved in July does not bode with Delaware law and the process cannot be used in the upcoming November elections, a state judge ruled Wednesday. Delaware Gov. John Carney, a Democrat, signed a bill July 22 that allows any voter to ask for a mail-in ballot with no excuse. But Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook…Gabe Kaminsky -
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As Indiana’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect, Court Battle for Life Underway in Ohio
Hours after legislation went into effect in Indiana protecting nearly all unborn babies, a county judge temporarily blocked a heartbeat law in neighboring Ohio. On Thursday, Indiana’s abortion ban went into effect, prohibiting abortion except in cases of rape or incest, or to save the life or health of the mother. The Indiana General Assembly passed the…Virginia Allen -
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California Is Both Increasing Electrical Demand and Cutting Off Access to Electricity Sources
California may be a trendsetter or bellwether in many ways, but after 10 grid alerts and emergency declarations in as many days, let’s hope that’s not the case when it comes to energy and climate policy. Over the past two weeks, shortly after state bureaucrats finalized a regulation banning sales of gasoline-powered cars after 2035,…Katie Tubb -
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DOJ Subpoenas Conservative Group for Documents in Alabama Transgender Case
The Justice Department is pursuing a conservative group’s documents going back five years as part of a lawsuit challenging an Alabama law that prohibits sex change treatments for minors. The group, Eagle Forum of Alabama, had been a public supporter of the state’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act. The organization filed a motion in…Fred Lucas -
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DeSantis Touts Florida’s Successes, Paints Stark Contrast With Blue States
AVENTURA, Florida—Florida has become a “refuge of sanity in a world gone mad.” That was the assessment of Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., in remarks Saturday evening at the third National Conservatism Conference here in this city north of Miami. DeSantis’ speech focused on the core theme of how Florida has become a bastion of liberty—a…Jarrett Stepman -
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California Dream Could Become a Nightmare
“Well, they’re out there a-having fun In that warm California sun.” —1964 song by The Rivieras California has become an example of what a state looks like when it is controlled by a single party—in this case Democrats—who are trying to impose a green energy secular religion on their people. State officials have banned the…Cal Thomas -
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California Legislature Passes Bill Giving State Custody of Out-of-State Minors Seeking Trans Surgeries
On Aug. 31, the California state Senate passed a bill that would allow courts in California to take custody of minors from out of state who come to the Golden State seeking gender transition surgeries and cross-sex hormones, even if these actions go against the wishes of the minors’ parents. Legal experts and children’s advocates warn that…Dan Hart -
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Welcome to the Green New Deal, California
If California, our most populous state, were its own nation, it would rank as the world’s fifth-largest economy and boast the highest average household income (outside a handful of “countries” like Monaco or Luxemburg). And, yet, the governor is begging its citizens to stop using their appliances, turn off their lights, and keep their thermostats…David Harsanyi -
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California School District Hosts LGBTQ Club for 4-Year-Olds
A California school district is hosting a LGBTQ club for kids as young as 4-years-old, according to the school website. Los Angeles Unified School District kicked off its first “Rainbow Club” meeting of the year on Wednesday, a club targeting LGBTQ elementary school students, according to the school’s website. The club, aimed at students as young…Reagan Reese -
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DC Mayor Declares Public Emergency Over Illegal Migrants Bused From Texas, Arizona
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency Thursday in response to the efforts of Texas and Arizona to bus illegal migrants to the nation’s capital. The declaration allows more funding to go to supporting the illegal migrants and to give the city more power to provide resources to address the growing issue, Bowser,…Jennie Taer -
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Jewish Group to Sue New York for Banning Guns in Houses of Worship
The New York State Jewish Gun Club plans to sue New York for banning firearms in places of worship, calling it “unconstitutional” in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation. Tzvi Waldman, the founder of the New York State Jewish Gun Club, is working with a civil rights attorney to challenge a provision of…Justine Brooke Murray -
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California’s Energy Grid Is a Mess. Here’s How to Fix It.
As California continues to push for so-called green energy policies, its energy grid is suffering. Residents of the Golden State have been forced to deal with rolling blackouts on top of skyrocketing energy prices. But how much of this energy crisis may be laid at the feet of California’s government, and how much is out…Douglas Blair -
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California Politician Says State Should Imitate China, Europe, Not Texas, on Electric Vehicle Mandates
California’s electric vehicle mandate should align with Europe and China rather than other states such as Texas and Mississippi, a member of California’s air quality board said as it recently voted to ban the sale of new gas- and diesel-powered cars and light trucks by 2035. What California does to require residents to purchase…Douglas Blair -
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What Happened When Rhode Island Rushed to Make It Easier to Vote (and Cheat)
Are corrupt election officials attempting to rig elections in Rhode Island? Or are the secretary of state and the Board of Elections utterly incompetent? Either way, in its zeal to make it as easy as possible for as many people as possible to vote, Ocean State election officials—in promoting early voting through use of technology—have…Mike Stenhouse -
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Not Even Keeping 1 Nuclear Plant Can Save California From Its Green Energy Nightmare
California has waged a decades-long war against sanity — and the laws of physics — in the name of saving the planet by dumping tons of intermittent renewables onto the grid. Well, after years of wrecking the grid and raising energy costs, sanity seems to have prevailed. California lawmakers last week approved legislation, backed by Gov. Gavin…Michael Bastasch -
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California on Cusp of Censoring Doctors on COVID-19
A branch of COVID-19 fundamentalists has managed to get an extremist bill through the California Legislature that would put doctors’ free speech at risk. The legislation would require the state’s Osteopathic Medical Board to “take action” against doctors deemed to have “disseminate[d] misinformation or disinformation related to COVID-19, including false or misleading information regarding the…Jenin Younes -
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Texas Rangers Only Baseball Team Standing Strong, Refusing to Host ‘Pride Night’
There’s good news, and there’s bad news. The good news is, the Major League Baseball Texas Rangers “have come under enormous fire from powerful LGBT groups for not giving in and having a Pride night,” National Review’s Nate Hochman said on “Washington Watch.” Wait a minute, you’re thinking, that sounds bad. How is that good…Joshua Arnold -
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How Texas Is Fighting Chinese Infiltration
A Texas law blocking construction of a Chinese-owned wind farm close to an Air Force base could ripple across state lines to inspire new laws deterring China from burrowing into American infrastructure. The Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act—which became law in June 2021—prohibits companies and other entities from entering into agreements in Texas involving critical…Kevin Mooney