National

International ports security in latest foreign policy proposal

Friday, February 28 by The Center Square

Asking American departmental defense leaders to monitor the purchasing and building efforts by the People’s Republic of China in strategic ports is the latest foreign policy legislation keyed... Read More.

New Texas bill seeks to address market distortion caused by federal subsidies

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

Of the roughly 150 bills filed in the state legislature impacting the Texas oil and natural gas industry, state lawmakers are prioritizing ways to offset market distortion created... Read More.

Firing squad execution scheduled next week in South Carolina

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

South Carolina is scheduled next week to be the first state in 15 years and only the third in 49 to carry out an execution by firing squad. ... Read More.

Gun advocates call proposed legislation a massive infringement

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

As the Colorado General Assembly moves forward with multiple bills further restricting firearm access in the state, gun advocates are pushing back. ... Read More.

California staff urge lawmakers to block Newsom’s climate fee power grab

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office is urging lawmakers to reject Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to grant state regulators broad authority to impose climate fees, citing a lack of... Read More.

UK Prime Minister discusses Russia-Ukraine peace deal in White House visit

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited the White House Thursday to further discuss the U.S. and Europe’s role in brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. ... Read More.

Senators take aim at harm reduction programs

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

West Virginia State senators have introduced two bills targeting harm reduction in the state. ... Read More.

Biden-era natural gas tax faces repeal after U.S. House vote

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

Legislation repealing Biden-era fees on methane emissions has passed the U.S. House, paving the way for a boon to the natural gas industry. ... Read More.

Small business advocates urge tax cut permanence as federal deficit increase looms

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

With Republicans planning a $4.6 trillion, 10-year extension of President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, small business advocates are urging lawmakers to make the extension permanent through the... Read More.

Senator pressing military on moving issues

Thursday, February 27 by The Center Square

A U.S. senator is pressing the military to address issues surrounding delays and poor communication concerning military moves ahead of peak moving season. ... Read More.