House Passes Budget Bill Without SAVE Act to Keep Government Open
The House passed a bill Wednesday to fund the government until December and removed the proof of citizenship requirement that was in a previous version of the legislation.
Legislation
Republican Ploy to Help Trump Take All of Nebraska’s Electoral Votes Failed
The Republican Party’s attempt to hand former President Donald Trump all of Nebraska’s electoral votes has failed after a state GOP legislator announced his opposition, causing Gov. Jim Pillen (R) to cede the issue on Tuesday.
Trump’s Agenda 47 — What It Means for Democracy
As Donald Trump and his campaign embark on their “Agenda 47” tour, many aspects of Trump’s plan are already playing out across the country.
Youth Voting Group Sues to Block New Hampshire’s Proof of Citizenship Law
A youth voting group filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block New Hampshire’s proof of citizenship law that will take effect after the November election.
New Hampshire Governor Signs Law Requiring Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) signed a bill into law on Thursday that will require voters to present photo IDs and proof of citizenship, but it will not take effect until after the 2024 election.
Congressional Democrats, Activists Renew Push for Passage of Four Voting Rights Bills
“What do we want? Democracy! When do we want it? Now!” These words were chanted repeatedly in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday by some House and Senate Democrats and numerous activists during an event announcing the renewed push to pass four voting rights bills in Congress.
Abortion Is On The Ballot in Arizona
We made history once already, and we will make history again in November by enshrining a right to abortion in our state’s constitution.
Former Hawaii Residents Living in Certain US Territories Can’t Vote in Federal Elections, 9th Circuit Upholds
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld laws that prevent former Hawaii residents who live in certain U.S. territories from voting absentee in federal elections.
Georgia’s Democracy in Peril: Election Looms Amid Rising Threats
“The Georgia State Election Board is very frightening,” said Wini Cox, a member of the Georgia Democratic Party and former Fulton County board member.
Utah Republicans Put Anti-Democratic Constitutional Amendment on November Ballot
The Republican majority in the Utah Legislature voted to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot in November that would give them power to veto or alter voter-approved ballot measures.