Washington (AP) — A prominent conservative group funneled valuable information about Republican voters between the Republican National Committee and state lawmakers, a move that violated its nonpartisan status and tax law, according to a whistleblower complaint filed Tuesday with the Internal Revenue Service. The Center for Media and Democracy, a […]
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Lawmakers haggle over proposed boundaries of mobile sports wagering for Washington tribal casinos
Mobile wagering was a heated topic Wednesday during a joint state Senate committee meeting over how sports betting will be carried out within Washington’s tribal casinos. The latest proposals in negotiated compact amendments between the state and 15 tribes would allow mobile bets to be placed beyond casino floors from […]
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Progressive lawmakers press DHS chief on immigration detention
Progressives in the House and Senate are calling on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro MayorkasAlejandro MayorkasHillicon Valley: Intel leaders push for breach notification law | Coinbase goes public House Republicans raise concerns about new Chinese tech companies Harris to visit Mexico and Guatemala ‘soon’ MORE to implement immigration detention reforms while […]
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Ambitious House lawmakers look for promotions
The House of Representatives is always full of ambitious politicians, young and old — and many are looking for a promotion this cycle. Conservative Rep. Mo BrooksMorris (Mo) Jackson BrooksThe Hill’s Morning Report — Presented by Facebook — Biden delivers 100 million shots in 58 days, doses to neighbors Mo […]
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California Lawmakers Push for Gender-neutral Toy Stores
California lawmakers are pushing for gender-neutral retail sections in big stores so that clothes, toys and childcare items are not separated into products traditionally marketed for boys or girls. Assembly Members Evan Low and Cristina Garcia have co-authored a new bill that would require department stores with 500 or more […]
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The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Lawmakers investigate Jan. 6 security failures
Presented by Facebook To view past editions of The Hill’s 12:30 Report, click here: http://bit.ly/1M1mIfw To receive The Hill’s 12:30 Report in your inbox, please sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Tt4hqN –> A midday take on what’s happening in politics and how to have a sense of humor about it.* *Ha. Haha. Hahah. Sniff. Haha. […]
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California lawmakers send Gavin Newsom COVID stimulus deal
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, right, takes questions from the media after a visit to Ramona Gardens Recreation Center in Los Angeles to discuss the state’s efforts to vaccinate hard-to-reach and disproportionately impacted communities, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. California’s new system of delivering and scheduling coronavirus vaccines is being rolled out […]
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CA lawmakers appoint members of reparations task force
FILE – In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer speaks during the California GOP fall convention in Indian Wells, Calif. Faulconer is forming a committee to begin raising money for a potential run for governor. The Republican’s announcement on Twitter comes as supporters of a […]
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Lawmakers debate bill to rout out radical Islam in France
PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers debated a bill on Monday they hope will uproot radical Islam in the country, beliefs that authorities maintain are creeping into public services, associations, some schools and online with the goal of undermining national values. The bill is broad and controversial, with around 1,700 proposed […]
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CA lawmakers criticize Gavin Newsom’s approach to lockdown
Good morning and welcome to the A.M. Alert! First up: Here’s the deal. Gov. Gavin Newsom struck a deal with top Democrats in the Legislature to extend the state’s coronavirus eviction moratirum through June. The Bee’s Hannah Wiley has the details here. BIPARTISAN FRUSTRATION WITH GOV. NEWSOM The way Gov. […]
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Asian lawmakers set sights on Biden’s Labor secretary pick
Asian American lawmakers are focusing their lobbying efforts on President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenDeVos urges Education Dept. staff to ‘resist’ when Biden takes office LGBTQ groups celebrate Buttigieg pick for Transportation secretary Biden administration needs bipartisan solutions for older Americans, lawmakers say MORE‘s pick to lead the Labor Department as they […]
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OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Energy issues rule allowing companies to develop own efficiency tests for products | GOP lawmakers push back on Federal Reserve’s climate risk efforts
HAPPY THURSDAY! Welcome to Overnight Energy, The Hill’s roundup of the latest energy and environment news. Please send tips and comments to Rebecca Beitsch at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter: @rebeccabeitsch. Reach Rachel Frazin at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin. Signup for our newsletter and others HERE. GETTING […]
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Hispanic Lawmakers Voice Their Disappointment Over Biden Cabinet Picks So Far
Some Hispanic members of Congress are becoming increasingly testy about what they see as a lack of Latino representation in President-elect Joe Biden’s list of Cabinet and White House nominees, especially after the apparent snubbing of the nation’s only Latina governor for a key post. During a call between transition […]
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France security bill: Lawmakers pass controversial bill that restricts the publication of images of police
The Global Security Bill’s most controversial section — Article 24 — which was approved by lawmakers on Friday, forbids the publication of images that allow the identification of a law enforcement officer “with the intent to cause them harm, physically or mentally.” The bill — which has been the subject […]
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French lawmakers pass controversial bill that restricts the publication of images of police
French lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that critics say could make it harder for journalists and human rights advocates to hold police accountable. The Global Security Bill’s most controversial section — Article 24 — which was approved by lawmakers on Friday, forbids the publication of images that allow the […]
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Dozens Of Lawmakers Urge Biden To Pick Deb Haaland For Interior Secretary
Dozens of members of Congress, including some Republicans, are urging President-elect Joe Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to be his Interior Secretary ― and make some history in the process. Haaland, the chair of House Natural Resources subcommittee with oversight authority for the Interior Department, made history in […]
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Missouri lawmakers ask state education leaders to ‘step up’ when it comes to making sure students have internet access
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) – There are thousands of Missouri students attending class this fall online, either because it’s their only option, or it’s the choice their family made because of the pandemic. Lawmakers grilled state school leaders Thursday about what they’re doing to help make sure those students have […]
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How California lawmakers flouted pandemic safety practices
Clockwise from upper left: State Sen. Jim Nielsen, Assembly members Reginald B. Jones-Sawyer Sr., Ian Calderon and Patrick O’Donnell (California State Senate; California State Assembly) In California, cradle of renowned tech startups and Silicon Valley, elementary school students have had to figure out how to work remotely, but lawmakers have […]