As Texas is a Conservative state, there are many of GOP-backed bills that focus on religion being instilled in the young, impressionable children of the state. On Thursday, the Texas Senate passed a bill that calls for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools. This bill was passed with a 17-12 vote butContinue reading “Religious bill attempting to be passed in Texas Senate”
Category Archives: State Government
California budget faces deficit: Newsom proposing spending cuts to balance the budget
Background Although the CA State government honed a budget surplus of nearly $100 billion dollars six months ago, it is now facing a budget deficit of $22.5 billion because of spiraling inflation and a weakening stock market, which is problematic given that the budget relies heavily on capital gains from CA’s wealthiest residents. Therefore, toContinue reading “California budget faces deficit: Newsom proposing spending cuts to balance the budget”
California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?
What is CA SB 1162 and who is affected by it? On September 27,2022, Gov. Newsom and the CA State Legislature passed SB 1162, which is a new state law that would require employers to disclose the pay scales for their job postings. Starting on January 1, 2023, employers with at least 15 workers willContinue reading “California passes new pay transparency law: What is it?”
Learning How to Let Go
First, take a deep breath. This one is for the control freak that has to have their hand in everything or nothing will go right. I think it is time to step back and reevaluate. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to control a situation. What would happen to the world if there were no controlContinue reading “Learning How to Let Go”
He Doesn’t Care About You
Welcome to my rant. General elections have passed, and as the votes are being tallied, we see that while Republicans are in the majority, the red wave that was promised was more like a red stream. The margin in both the House and the Senate are very close. Many of these races have been extremelyContinue reading “He Doesn’t Care About You”
What To Know Before You Vote!
Check Your Registration: Make sure that you are registered to vote! There are multiple websites that you can check your registration with online. They’ll ask you your first and last name, your address, your date of birth, and your email. Quick and easy! Check Where You Vote and What Time To Vote: You can easilyContinue reading “What To Know Before You Vote!”
How Can We Prevent the Military’s Rising Suicide Rates?
Our military personnel put themselves in harm’s way to protect our nation. The activities they engage in often leave deep scars, both mentally and physically. In 2019, there were 130 suicides per day and, of those 130 suicides, “17 of those lives lost were Veterans”. From 2001 to 2019, “the rate of suicide among VeteransContinue reading “How Can We Prevent the Military’s Rising Suicide Rates?”
What Has The Jan. 6th Committee Uncovered So Far?
The Jan 6th committee started its hearings on June 9, 2022, in response to the riot, sometimes referred to as an insurrection, that occurred on January 6, 2021, at the US Capitol building. Rioters were able to break down the doors of the capitol building while the official election tally was being counted. An importantContinue reading “What Has The Jan. 6th Committee Uncovered So Far?”
How Unhealthy is the Average American?
The United States has long been mocked as an obese nation where according to a 2016 survey, only 2.7% of Adults live a completely healthy lifestyle. This healthy lifestyle is defined as a good amount of exercise, a healthy diet, no smoking, and a body fat percentage of less than 20% for men and less thanContinue reading “How Unhealthy is the Average American?”
Five Ways to Predict an Election
We are currently in the midst of primary election season where the winner(s) of the primaries will move on to the general election. Most states have what is called a closed primary, where voters can only choose between candidates of their own preferred party. Conversely, there is what is referred to as an open primary,Continue reading “Five Ways to Predict an Election”
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