JUNEAU – Wednesday, the Alaska House of Representatives passed legislation by Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins which would make confidential the records of individuals who have been convicted of minor marijuana crimes. Despite the legalization of marijuana in 2014, many Alaskans remain blocked from employment and housing due to previous marijuana convictions. According to the Department of […]
“The Constitution disqualifies from public office any elected officials who aided the insurrection, and we look forward to asking Representative Greene about her involvement under oath.” A federal judge ruled Monday that a lawsuit aiming to disqualify GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from congressional office over her role in the January 6 Capitol insurrection can proceed, […]
“Charles Herbster’s behavior is completely unacceptable for anyone, especially someone seeking a public office of authority and trust,” said every female Nebraska state senator, including five Republicans. Eight women including a Republican state senator have come forward to accuse Charles Herbster—a front-runner in Nebraska’s GOP gubernatorial primary who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump—of sexual […]
“Write, call, email,” urged the Democratic leader, who said President Joe Biden is “more open” to the proposal than ever before. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Wednesday urged debt relief campaigners to keep pushing President Joe Biden to broadly wipe out student debt, saying he’s talked extensively with the White House about debt cancellation for […]