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House Republicans press FDA to expedite approval process for smoke-free tobacco products

EXCLUSIVE — A growing number of House Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to expedite the approval process for smoke-free tobacco products through the Food and Drug Administration to expand options to consumers looking to quit smoking.  In a letter sent to President Joe Biden on Monday, a group of nearly 70 House Republicans […]

Trump doubles up Biden’s fundraising in Georgia as Fani Willis fight runs in background

Former President Donald Trump commands a significant lead among Georgia’s top political donors ahead of the state’s primary. Trump has gathered nearly double the funds compared to President Joe Biden from Georgians who have given $200 or more, the latest filings from the Federal Election Commission show. Trump has raised $2.2 million, which places Georgia […]

Kari Lake pulls in more support with Eric Schmitt as latest endorsement

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) will back Kari Lake for her Arizona Senate bid on Tuesday, marking the latest endorsement in the high-profile race as Senate Republicans coalesce around her candidacy in the battleground state. “Joe Biden and Senate Democrats have made America less safe and we are in a fight for the soul […]

Robert Hur resigned as special counsel to testify as private citizen before House Judiciary Committee

When Robert Hur testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, he will reportedly be testifying as a private citizen rather than special counsel. Hur spearheaded the investigation into President Joe Biden‘s alleged mishandling of classified documents and declined to prosecute the president in a report issued last month. A report from the New York […]

34% of public workers pay union dues: Report

(The Center Square) — Though not all data is publicly available, Pennsylvania is one of the most union-dense states in America for government workers. A recent analysis by the Commonwealth Foundation found that Pennsylvania has 34% of its public workers paying union dues. Of all the public workers represented by a union, 74% of them pay […]

Minimum wage debate persists in Pennsylvania

(The Center Square) – The House Democratic Policy Committee issued a call to action this week during a hearing on raising the minimum wage at SEIU Local 668 in Philadelphia. “Increasing the minimum wage will reduce poverty, promote economic growth, and provide a sense of financial security to workers,” said Rep. Roni Green, D-Philadelphia. She […]

Delaware House approves ‘divisive’ handgun licensing laws

(The Center Square) — The Delaware House of Representatives has approved a “divisive” bill that would require a state license and training to own a handgun despite the threat of a legal challenge.  The proposal, which passed 23-16 on a largely party-line vote, would require Delaware residents to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun after […]

WA congressional candidate at the southern border: ‘It’s worse than you think’

(The Center Square) – In a seven-way Republican primary race for the 5th congressional district, Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle wanted to break out of the pack. He knew he needed to educate himself on national issues. And with immigration and border security polling at the top of Gallup’s Most Important Problem list, Bingle went to the […]

FACT CHECK: LNG exports don’t lead to increased domestic energy costs, reports say

(The Center Square) – In the wake of the Biden administration announcing it was pausing pending applications for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports, industry reports from Texas challenge the administration’s reasons for doing so. The administration announced it was implementing a temporary pause on pending decisions on exports of LNG to non-Free Trade Agreement countries until the […]

Principals pitch pay increase utilizing ‘complexity’ factors

(The Center Square) – North Carolina public school administrators made a pitch Monday for changes in their salary structure, including paying more for those who lead schools with greater challenges such as poverty and non-English speaking students. Principal salaries range from $90,631 to $113,000. The North Carolina Association of School Administrators proposed to a committee […]
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