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Thousands of alleged lobbying violations languish at Justice Department

A new government report found thousands of reports of lobbying violations remain unresolved years after they were referred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA), the 1995 law that mandates transparency into federal lobbying activities, lobbyists must file new registrations with the Secretary of the Senate...

Democrats see abortion and marijuana juicing youth vote in Florida

Abortion and marijuana will be on the ballot in Florida in November — two issues that are expected to mobilize young voters toward President Biden and Democrats in the Sunshine State. The issues have proven to drive young voter turnout in other states, like Ohio last year, and Democrats are betting Florida will see a...

Kansas Republicans use ‘power of the purse’ to tie up immigration, DEI provisions in budget

Kansas Republicans have tied provisions pressuring Democratic Gov. Kelly to restrict diversity initiatives and help Texas secure its border into a budget that is likely to pass.

Biden administration rule makes firing federal workers harder as Trump promises ‘deep state’ revamp

The Biden administration implemented a new rule making it harder to fire federal workers ahead of former President Trump's possible return.

Kansas Democratic governor and Republican leaders strike tax compromise, leaving dissenters on both sides

Kansas Republicans wanted to enact a 'flat' tax rate, but faced with the possibility of a veto from Gov. Kelly, came to a compromise to ensure at least some cuts went through.

Eight nonprofits to administer $20 billion in federal climate funds

Eight nonprofit institutions will administer $20 billion in federal funds designated for combating climate change and reducing pollution. The Biden administration had previously announced that these funds from the Democrats’ 2022 climate, tax and healthcare bill, would be administered by a mix of large national and smaller local institutions. But it was unclear which entities...

Mayorkas impeachment trial poised to pressure these vulnerable Senate Dems

Senate Democrats up for re-election in swing states are in a difficult position when it comes to the impeachment trial for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Biden White House close to finalizing menthol cigarette regulations despite broad opposition

The Biden administration said it is finalizing standards on menthol cigarettes over widespread opposition to the proposal from small businesses and civil rights leaders.

Biden’s get-out-the-vote executive order challenged, heading to Supreme Court: ‘Target welfare populations’

A lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of President Biden’s voting access executive order will soon make its way to the Supreme Court.

Squatting trend at tipping point as migrants coach others how to exploit laws; experts warn, ‘Damage is done’

Lax squatting laws in certain cities and states could become exploited by migrants who have flooded the nation in recent years, experts warn.

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