In a surprising turn of events, the Florida legislature, controlled by Republicans, didn't give Governor Ron DeSantis everything he asked for. The governor wanted to boost his anti-immigrant credentials by pushing through new immigration enforcement powers during a special session he called this wee
Florida’s legislative leaders didn’t waste any time in rebelling against Governor Ron DeSantis. Within minutes of DeSantis's special session call, Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez shut it down and announced their own session. DeSantis had called for the session to push P
In Texas, the tide has turned on vaccine mandates. Once a tough sell, proposals to loosen vaccine rules now have lawmakers' ears. Groups like Texans For Vaccine Choice, led by Rebecca Hardy, are gaining traction. They argue parents should decide if and when their kids get vaccinated. This shift come
Public school supporters are worried about a bill in the Kansas House that aims to reduce the state tax funding public schools by $800 million over five years. The plan is to drop the statewide property tax rate from 20 to 18. 5 mills starting next fiscal year and then keep the tax collections at th
Digital therapeutics, or DTx, is a hot topic in the scientific world, drawing attention from all over. This review dives into what DTx is and how it can help treat various diseases, comparing it to traditional drug treatments. It also looks at the good and bad parts of the current European laws on D
The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H
In a recent move, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has highlighted a new threat, describing it as a unique kind of extremism. This directly follows the tragic murder of three girls at a dance class in Southport last July. Unlike past terrorist acts by organized groups like Al Qaeda, this new thre
Get ready for some exciting updates on Apple's upcoming iPhone SE! Rumors are swirling that this new model might come equipped with a unique Dynamic Island feature. Recently, a leaked image hinted at this possibility. Who's behind this revelation? None other than the reliable leaker, Evan Blass, wh
A recent study by the New York Times and Ipsos shows that a large majority of Americans don't think transgender athletes, who were born male but identify as female, should compete in women's sports. Among the 2, 128 people surveyed, 79% said they shouldn't be allowed. Democrats, known for their prog
In 2024, bitcoin hit a massive milestone, topping $100, 000. With President Donald Trump taking office, crypto enthusiasts are banking on a friendly administration. But what does this mean for states and public pension funds? Some states have already shown interest, like Wisconsin and Michigan. Can
