State and Local

Texas October 22

Texan leads citizen charge to boost police, tie official’s pay to performance in fight for accountability

Dallas HERO, a bipartisan initiative, proposed amendments that aim to improve governmental accountability and add law enforcement funding in Dallas.

Illinois October 17

Scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' Tiffany Henyard announces she will run for second term

Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard, the focus of multiple probes and lawsuits for alleged financial mismanagement and corruption announced that she will seek a second term.

Law October 15

Supreme Court races in key states could tip scales on policy questions

Unlike Georgia and Nevada, battleground states such as Arizona, North Carolina and Michigan will likely see high-stakes state Supreme Court races.

Second Amendment October 12

New York gun control regime handed defeat in court

A federal judge in New York struck down a state ban on carrying concealed firearms on all private property, reasoning it is unconstitutional under Supreme Court precedent.

New York October 11

Blue state CEO sued over pro-Trump sign nets 'epic win for free speech'

Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino celebrated a court victory after a judge revoked a temporary restraining order against his 100-foot "Vote for Trump" sign.

Illinois September 29

Controversial Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard facing eviction: report

Tiffany Henyard, the Democratic mayor of Dolton, Illinois, is reportedly facing eviction over unpaid rent as she deals with claims of lavish spending on the taxpayer's dime.

Oregon September 24

Oregon mistakenly registered nearly 1,260 possible noncitizens to vote, DMV admits

After an Oregon law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses took effect, the state mistakenly added 1,259 possible noncitizens to the voter rolls.

Media September 23

Texas attorney general challenges liberal county's guaranteed income program, calls it a 'welfare scheme'

A Texas county's guaranteed income program is being challenged by Attorney General Ken Paxton after it was revived by county officials.

Florida September 3

Ritzy Florida beach town politician arrested for alleged DUI: 'I think the mayor is drunk'

Naples, Florida, Mayor Teresa Heitmann was arrested on Aug. 28 for allegedly driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content of 0.155 and 0.169.

California August 29

California Republican lawmaker reacts to 'crazy' bill that would give undocumented first-time homebuyers money

A Republican lawmaker in California reacted after the Golden State passed progressive legislation that would give migrants up to $150,000 in first time homeownnership.