US Midterm Elections 2022

US Midterm Elections 2022 for Governor, Secretary of State, and Other Offices

On Wednesday morning, the control of the US House and Senate was still up in the air. All states in the country counted votes in equally balanced midterm election races. However, multiple close competitions will decide whether Democrats maintain their thin majorities in the US House and Senate. But Republicans are more hopeful to gain […]

Now is the Time for Democrats to Implement a National Paid Leave Program for Workers

Now is the Time for Democrats to Implement a National Paid Leave Program for Workers: Gillibrand

On Sunday, Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said that now is the time for Democrats to implement a national paid leave program for workers. She is looking to sway fellow Democratic Senator Joe Manchin to back including the policy in President Biden’s social spending and climate change package. Gillibrand said, “Paid leave is one of the […]

US House voted to establish commission to investigate 6th January Attack

US House voted to establish commission to investigate 6th January Attack

On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives voted to approve legislation to establish a bipartisan commission to investigate the 6th January attack on the US Capitol. The legislation also faced growing opposition from Republicans who object to the proposed structure and scope of the panel. The bill was negotiated in part by a GOP congressman […]

Senate Bill 140 will allow Governors a Direct Judicial Appointment

Senate Bill 140 will allow Governors a Direct Judicial Appointment

On Saturday, a bill that would give the governor direct power to appoint judges looks to be heading to the governor’s desk after passing an initial vote in the House. Point to be noted that it would change a system that’s been in place for nearly 50 years. The vote was a party-line 67-33 with […]