The Florida House of Representatives passed the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill Thursday that would limit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identify in some classrooms. The Republican-controlled chamber passed the legislation, officially called the Parental Rights in Education bill,
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Virginia General Assembly Passes Law Requiring Schools to Make Masking Optional by March 1
Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks during his election-night party in Chantilly, Va., November 3, 2021. (Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin will sign into law legislation requiring public schools to make masks optional by March 1, after the
Virginia Senate Passes Bill Requiring Parental Notification of ‘Sexually-Explicit’ Content in Classrooms
The Virginia State Capitol building in Richmond (Jay Paul/Reuters) The Virginia Senate voted 20-18 on Wednesday to approve legislation that would require schools to notify parents before sexually-explicit materials are used in classrooms. The bill, known as S.B. 656, would
Singer Ray G’s daughter passes on, excited ex-lover ‘claims’ responsibility for her death
Western Uganda top musician Reagan Muhairwe famously known as Ray G and his wife Annabell Twinomugisha on Monday lost their second born daughter after a few days of sickness. Ray G and Annabell who walked down the aisle in October
NYC Council Passes Measure Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Municipal Elections
Voters fill out ballots during early voting in Brooklyn, New York, October 27, 2020. (Mike Segar/Reuters) The New York City Council on Thursday passed a bill that would allow an estimated 800,000 noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. The measure
House passes Protect Our Democracy Act to curb presidential abuses of power
One Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, voted with all the Democrats for the bill. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where 60 votes are required for passage. The bill, which has support from the White
Grief as singer Bruno K’s baby mama passes on
Singer Bruno Kiggundu alias Bruno K is mourning following the death of the mother of his only child Briella. In his eulogy message on Wednesday, Bruno K said Mama Briella has left a very big gap for him and their
Atlanta Falcons legendary DE Claude Humphrey passes away at 77
Atlanta Falcons fans are in mourning over the passing of hall of fame defensive end Claude Humphrey. Former Atlanta Falcons superstar pass-rusher Claude Humphrey passed away at the age of 77 on Friday night. Humphrey played in the NFL for
Dak Prescott ‘not a fan’ of Patrick Mahomes no-look passes
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott made a sly comment about Patrick Mahomes’ no-look passes, saying he’s “not a fan” of the technique himself. It’s only Friday, but Dak Prescott is already slinging shade at Patrick Mahomes before their Week 11
House Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill amid Wrangling over Reconciliation Package
(Unsplash) The House passed the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on Friday night following months of negotiations, sending the legislation to the White House for President Biden’s signature. Lawmakers voted 228-206 to pass the legislation, and representatives broke into cheers
Michigan House GOP Passes Critical Race Theory Ban
Michigan State Capitol building in Lansing. (pabradyphoto/Getty Images) Republicans in Michigan’s House of Representatives passed a bill to ban K–12 schools from teaching “race or gender stereotyping” in a special session on Tuesday. The bill passed 55–0 in the Republican-controlled
Senate Passes Short-Term Extension of Debt Ceiling
(rarrarorro/Getty Images) The Senate approved an extension of the federal debt ceiling through December on Thursday in a 50-48 vote, averting a looming default sometime this month. Senators approved the extension after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) proposed the
Schumer Thanks Democrats for Solving ‘Republican-Manufactured Crisis’ after Debt-Ceiling Hike Passes
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters following the Senate Democrats weekly policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., September 28, 2021. (Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters) Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) railed against Republicans in a
Senate Passes Government Funding Bill, Averting Shutdown Without Raising Debt Ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes questions as he speaks to reporters following the weekly Senate Democratic policy lunch at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., September 14, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) The Senate on Thursday passed a two-month funding
Bernie Sanders Urges House Democrats to Hold Infrastructure Bill Hostage Until Reconciliation Package Passes
Sen. Bernie Sanders during a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine President Biden’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2022 on Capitol Hill, June 8, 2021. (Shawn Thew/Pool via Reuters) Joining Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other members of the “squad,”