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Deep South Equipment finds natural fit in Lafayette
It’s easy to find Deep South Equipment’s Lafayette location; just look for the gorilla. The Louisiana-based equipment dealer and service provider opened at 122 Southpark Road in late 2024 and decided to keep the well-known gorilla statue from the previous owner, George’s Lift Trucks. CONNECT WITH US Top executives: John Parsons, Owner & President; Patrick […]
Trump administration live updates: RFK Jr. to face questions again today after barrage of criticism at House hearings
Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as RFK Jr. faces more questions from lawmakers and progressive activist Analilia Mejia wins the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s former House seat.
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U.S. lawmakers on Thursday confronted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines, the Trump administration’s handling of health care fraud and comments he made about psychiatric medications...
House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump
The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump's operation.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin weighs in on New York politics
The former 2022 GOP gubernatorial candidate cautioned New York lawmakers from backing tax hikes.
Kennedy announces policy changes and faces criticism at House hearings
The health secretary appeared before two House committees to discuss proposed funding cuts. Several lawmakers pressed Kennedy about his response to measles outbreaks.
Republicans’ Anxiety Over Iran War Grows But Vote Against Curbing Trump’s Powers
GOP lawmakers want a quick to end to the fighting, but declined to vote to curb President Trump’s powers.
AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress
Lawmakers who represent leftward and rightward flanks of their parties call for reform after Congress members resign.
Trump taps former public health leader Erica Schwartz to run CDC
Schwartz's background as a physician with plenty of government service experience will likely be popular among lawmakers.
RFK Jr. takes lashing in first of several contentious health hearings
The health and human services secretary received a rare rebuke from a Republican lawmaker as he defended his — and Trump’s — handling of the agency.
RFK Jr accused of ‘dangerous conspiracy theories’ at heated budget hearing
Trump ally grilled by lawmakers over ‘terrible decisions’ on vaccines, public health and funding cuts to key programs
New York lawmakers pass fourth state budget extender that runs through April 20
The state budget was due on April 1.
RFK Jr. Defends Health Budget Cuts Before House Committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers that the department’s proposed budget focuses on prevention because it has better outcomes than treatment.
Kennedy to testify before Congress for first time this year
His appearances will be the first time he has faced lawmakers since he pushed out the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over the summer.
Iowa GOP at odds over Kim Reynolds' immigration bill. What happens now?
With Iowa House and Senate lawmakers failing to agree on an immigration bill, the measure will go to a rare conference committee.
What Rochester's small business owners miss by separating strategy, wealth
Commentary: Nicole Newman highlights how small business owners in Rochester often separate business strategy from wealth planning, limiting long-term financial flexibility.
South African Politician Julius Malema Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
The leftist lawmaker has been a prime target of President Trump’s attacks on South Africa. The ruling, handed down after a conviction on gun charges, leaves Mr. Malema’s political future in doubt.
NC lawmakers recommend reforms to mental health system, but funding questions loom
House committee calls for jail telehealth evaluations, expanded data collection and other reforms.
Health advocates demand lawmakers close AC casino smoking loophole
Health experts and advocates joined dozens of workers on the boardwalk Wednesday, demanding lawmakers close the casino smoking loophole.
State lawmakers question DPI officials over transparency concerns
The hearing stemmed from a 2024 workshop on standardized testing held by DPI and a private vendor.
In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides
Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O.P. is struggling to keep its agenda on track.
21ALIVE SPORTS DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE: Weekly sports wrap up
21Alive Sports Director Andy Newman and sports reporter Nia Hinson catch up on this week’s sports news.
Democratic lawmakers seek fix to Colorado’s stalled prison population plan
Colorado’s prison population plan was designed to prevent overcrowding. Instead, eight months after it was triggered, the system remains strained and largely ineffective, prompting two Democratic lawmakers to push for changes through new legislation. According to its sponsors, Senate Bill 036 lays out the proposed changes. Sen. Mike Weissman and Sen. Julie Gonzales say the […]
Inside the sudden downfall of Eric Swalwell
As one California Democrat prepared to formally endorse Rep. Eric Swalwell for governor this spring, the lawmaker hesitated. They had heard rumors the married father of three slept around in Washington and worried about putting their name behind him in a crucial contest.
In group chats and meetings, Republicans are privately petrified the Iran war could cost them the midterms
Many Republican lawmakers and strategists told NBC News they worry the party has little to run on. “Right now, the voters don’t see a message or a strategy,” a Trump pollster said.
Lawmakers hear two possible solutions to help keep Hennepin Healthcare's doors open
Trump urges extending FISA program as some lawmakers push for privacy protections for Americans
The program expires Monday, and critics want changes.
Kathy Castor, Anna Paulina Luna both want embattled Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Cory Mills to resign
Lawmakers were also asked if they would expel either Florida colleague.
Maine lawmakers adjourn with unfinished business, may return to handle vetoes
State lawmakers wrapped up their legislative session a day early on Tuesday but left several issues unresolved.
Lawmakers in NY propose loosening alcohol consumption laws during World Cup
Some lawmakers in New York are pushing to open "entertainment zones" during games, which would loosen the alcohol consumption laws.
Lawmakers leave special session to ban partisan gerrymandering open
Governor Tony Evers announced he would call for the special session during his State of the State Address.
How Canada’s Carney Used His Political Savvy to Win a Majority
In six months, the prime minister orchestrated the defection of five lawmakers to his side and won a special election.
Impeachment of Lexington judge ‘not about politics,’ former lawmaker says
Killian Timoney filed the impeachment petition against Judge Julie Muth Goodman in January.
Redistricting Special Session may be postponed
Lawmakers were supposed to be in Tallahassee on Monday.
Colorado lawmakers set to debate bill to keep sex offenders out of mental health facilities near sch
Colorado lawmakers set to debate bill to keep sex offenders out of mental health facilities near schools
Colorado lawmakers were set to discuss a bill that would keep sex offenders from being admitted to mental health facilities near schools after a Northglenn community's repeated attempts for safeguards.
Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Eric Swalwell: 'He raped me’
A day after Rep. Eric Swallwell said he would resign from Congress, a Beverly Hills woman detailed what she described as a violent sexual encounter with the Democratic lawmaker.
Lawmakers Fail to Address Small Business Healthcare Costs » CBIA
CBIA issued the following response to Monday's Appropriations Committee vote rejecting a transformative small business healthcare bill.
Small business R&D tax credit proposal makes progress in CT legislature
State lawmakers have moved along a proposal to expand access to research and development tax incentives for small businesses, an effort that has failed in previous legislative sessions.
From parent rights to school sports, the education bills that died in 2026
While lawmakers passed more than four dozen education-related bills, a long list of others did not make it to the finish line.
Safeguarding health care in rural Missouri demands a new approach
Missouri lawmakers are right to treat the collapse of rural health care as an urgent crisis. Nearly half of the state’s remaining rural hospitals are at risk of closure, and many communities already know what it means to lose emergency rooms, labor and delivery services and timely stroke care. In this environment, legislation allowing MU […]
House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals
Representatives Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, announced Monday they would resign amid scrutiny over their conduct
The winner of the Mandeville-Newman regular season finale benefited from 14 free passes
Mandeville's errors and free passes are pivotal against Newman and offer valuable lessons for future playoff success in Division I nonselect.
Maine GOP calls for ban of transgender girls playing on girls sports teams
Republican lawmakers want their supporters to head to the State House Tuesday to speak out against transgender girls playing on girls sports teams.
Portland Lawmaker Wants to Majorly Turn Up the Dial on Forced Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
“If someone is in the fentanyl fold out on the streets, they are not living their best life,” state Sen. Lisa Reynolds says.
ICE surge costs: Business seek relief | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minneapolis and St. Paul took the hardest hit during the ICE surge, which the cities estimate at more than $300 million in business losses. But business owners in greater Minnesota suffered as well, and some of them are Republican lawmakers.
Operation Metro Surge costs Minnesota schools, businesses millions as relief bills advance
The financial fallout from Operation Metro Surge is hitting Minnesota communities hard, with businesses and schools across the state starting to see the strain show up in tax figures.
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
The decision caps a swift political fall for the seven-term lawmaker, who had been seen as a frontrunner in California’s gubernatorial race.
Warner Robins surgeon accused of knowingly buying stolen cars for rental business: prosecutors
Snowmass Mountain reopened for National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Participants of the 40th annual National Disabled Veteran Winter Sports Clinic were able to experience Snowmass last week despite the mountain having closed early for the season Sunday, April 5.
Fantasy sports apps see increased usage by college students
In the past decade, the line between fantasy sports and sports betting has been blurred, propelling online sportsbooks and sportsbetting culture into the mainstream. Now, an increasing number of college students are latching on. Since the 1992 passing of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, shortened to PASPA, athletic leagues and lawmakers have fought...
‘Can no longer be a viable, credible gubernatorial candidate’: Lawmakers call for Swalwell to drop out
Ohio lawmakers introduce new bills to severely restrict sports gambling across the state
Three Ohio state representatives introduced a pair of new bills this week that aim to severely restrict the availability of sports betting in the state. This comes after Gov. Mike DeWine has repeatedly said in recent months that he regrets allowing sports betting to become legalized in Ohio.
Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claims
Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.
Fallout from Eric Swalwell scandal grows as lawmakers eye House expulsion votes
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
Uncertainty remains one month until May revision of state budget
Gov. Newsom and state lawmakers have less than three months to agree on a balanced budget before the next fiscal year starts on July 1.
Illinois Court Hears Final Lawsuit Challenging Marijuana Social Equity Business Licensing Lottery
“We just want a fair shot. We’re not asking for anything special, no special privileges, but what they promised from the very beginning.” By Hannah Meisel, Capitol News Illinois Nearly seven years after Illinois lawmakers approved recreational cannabis legalization, applicants who lost out on coveted business licenses are still battling the state in court, alleging […]
Sports betting gets mixed reviews from CT lawmakers five years later
One former top proponent of legalized sports betting now has serious concerns around the issue.
How Congress’s bipartisan high point led to our era of political rancor
36 years ago, a Republican president and Democratic lawmakers produced monumental laws. Now, a broken Congress has enabled Trump to undo key parts of that legacy.
Politics Friday: High tensions at the Capitol as lawmakers tick down the to-do list
State lawmakers are back from a short break. Friday at noon, a conversation with two lawmakers about the remainder of the session, where it stands and what can get done.
House Ethics Committee to consider sanctions for Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick on April 21
The meeting on punishment, up to expulsion, will happen as Florida lawmakers consider a map that already could end her career.
What's in Wisconsin's plan for latest round of opioid settlement funds?
The state health department released the plan April 9. State lawmakers have the ultimate say in how opioid settlement funds are spent.
How the White House tried – and failed – to push a candidate out of a Republican state Senate primary in Indiana
With Trump’s sights set on unseating Indiana lawmakers who opposed his redistricting effort, his aides and allies feared a third candidate could play spoiler in one race.
Note to Colorado lawmakers — parents protecting kids isn’t abuse, it’s their job
By Matt Sharp and Sharon Supp During the last few years, the U.S. Supreme Court has made at least one thing clear: Colorado is consistently overreaching to apply its laws in unconstitutional ways. Colorado treated a cake artist with hostility because of his religious beliefs in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The state […]
State health chief says budget plan ‘protects what matters most’
State Health Commissioner Raynard Washington defended his department’s $2.79 billion annual spending plan to lawmakers Thursday.
Political oversight reaches Texas college classrooms, with Texas Tech and A&M at the forefront
Public universities across Texas have instituted sweeping changes to course teachings and offerings in recent months, in a bid to appease concerns from Republican lawmakers that they're indoctrinating students with what they consider to be liberal ideas.
Ohio Republican lawmakers proposed major new sports betting restrictions
Three Ohio Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation to place “guardrails” on the state’s sports betting system, including stopping online/phone gambling, limits on wagers, banning the use of credit for betting, and limiting advertisement.
Lawmakers connect with business owners to address issues weighing on them in GTP forum
Topeka business leaders brought business owners together with policymakers.
Kentucky lawmakers lean on fast-track tactics as session nears end
With two days left in Kentucky’s session, lawmakers are advancing bills quickly, often with final changes made outside public view.
Sweeping limits on sports betting proposed at Ohio Statehouse
A new proposal at the Statehouse aims to significantly change how sports betting operates across Ohio.Lawmakers on Wednesday announced the “Save Ohio Sports Act
Ben Albritton: Lawmakers won't approve budget before April 20
'We will share a schedule for that special session as soon as possible,' the Senate President wrote.
Battles over business regulation resume in California's Capitol with new legislation
Lawmakers discussed bills that allow lawsuits against business monopolies and businesses that affect climate change.
‘One of the most dysfunctional places’: One lawmaker on Lansing’s challenges
Calling the state capitol “one of the most dysfunctional places” in America, Democratic State Rep. Alabas Farhat joins the pod for a candid conversation about the challenges facing Lansing
Lawmakers visit UT Tyler Health Science Center to highlight rural health investments
SC Democrats want to break GOP supermajority in House. Can they swing 6 seats?
South Carolina Republican lawmakers dominate both chambers, allowing them to pass laws without support from the other parties. Will Democratic candidates upset the supermajority this year?
The St. Martin's-Newman winner broke through after a senior's triple sparked a 5-run inning
Runs weren't hard to come by in the St. Martin's vs. Newman baseball game.
Can political divisions be fixed as shutdown and gridlock continue
As a partial government shutdown continues, Texas lawmakers discussed growing political divisions at a civil discourse panel. Some pointed to leadership and social media as factors, while others called on voters to demand cooperation. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has more.
New York lawmakers pass state budget extender through April 14
The state budget was due on April 1.
Yarbrough speaks with Lone Star Politics after opponent in TX-32 ends campaign for GOP nomination
After businessman and pastor Ryan Binkley ends his campaign for the GOP nomination in the 32nd Congressional District, Trump-endorsed Jace Yarbrough will take on the Democrat in the November election. The newly-drawn district was designed to favor Republicans by state lawmakers. Yarbrough takes questions from Lone Star Politics about his conservative views and his priorities if elected to office.
Advocates Ready For NASA Science Funding Fight, Part II
Once again, the Trump administration has proposed an $18.8B NASA budget that would make large cuts to science and STEM missions. And—once again—advocates and lawmakers are saying they won’t stand idly by while programs are gutted.
NC lawmakers focus on rural health care struggles
State leaders are launching a new $200 million program that will put dollars in local hands.
Rural health care in focus: NC lawmakers raise concerns over shortage of nurses, doctors
There aren’t enough nurses and doctors in North Carolina, state leaders say, a problem that’s particularly acute in rural areas. Meanwhile, cuts to Medicaid and other economic factors threaten rural hospital closures.
Final session days put key Kentucky bills back in play
Kentucky lawmakers will gavel in April 14 for the last two days of the 2026 legislative session.
OPINION: Social media tax would hurt Nebraska’s small businesses and communities
I understand lawmakers’ social media concerns, and I share their desire for juvenile mental health. But those issues should be funded directly.
CT lawmakers must improve funding for reproductive health care
Sexual and reproductive health care has always been, and remains, chronically underfunded in our health care system. CT lawmakers must fix that.
Could the 25th Amendment be invoked against Trump? Here's how it works
President Donald Trump’s profanity-laced Easter Sunday social media post threatening to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran led some Democratic lawmakers to call for his removal via the 25th Amendment.
Richard Roeper Joins WMAQ Chicago As Entertainment Contributor
Richard Roeper NBC’s WMAQ Chicago has named veteran journalist and film critic Richard Roeper its multi-platform entertainment and culture contributor, beg
MS Lawmakers Deliver Wins for Small Business, But More Work Remains
This year's session ended on Sunday, April 5.
With HCMC’s survival threatened, staff and leaders call for state action
Hospital employees and county leaders warn of statewide 'catastrophe' if lawmakers don’t act to direct more funds to the safety-net hospital.
Lawmakers propose $10M for Barren County sports complex
House Bill 900 allocates the money for the 2027–2028 fiscal year through the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account.
Supreme Court clears path for Trump’s DOJ to dismiss criminal case against Steve Bannon
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to drop the government’s criminal case against Steve Bannon, a former White House adviser convicted in 2022 of defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
Amid Trump support, prediction markets face political headwinds
Concerns about illegal gambling have prompted lawmakers to introduce proposals in Congress and the California Legislature to crack down on prediction markets, which are growing in popularity.
Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert ouster resumes after court denies appeal
Also, the County Commission has new rules for disruptive members and two Tennessee lawmakers want to fix a Medicare problem for rural hospitals.
Lawmakers rethink school bus rules after fatal wreck: week in politics
The fatal Kenwood school bus crash made lawmakers rethink loosening safety rules. Plus, the House blocked a $20 million tax break for FedEx.
Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care
A bill heard by a Rhode Island Senate panel last week would fold funding for telephone hotlines used by pediatricians and family doctors to connect kids and parents to mental health treatment hotlines into a health department program funded by insurer contributions.
Lawmakers spent big to give New Mexico health care system shot in the arm
Legislators directed hundreds of millions to a new medical school facility, expansion of rural residencies and faculty raises.
What to know about the Kansas sports authority that will oversee the new Chiefs stadium
Kansas lawmakers have voted to create an 11-member sports authority to carry out a $3 billion stadium deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Here's a guide to the sports authority's responsibilities, membership and more.