Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that he will call a special session to implement President-elect Trump's immigration agenda and a school choice bill.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday doubled down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee by ordering the GOP-dominant Statehouse to pause their regular legislative duties and focus on passing a bill that would allow families to use public dollars for private school tuition.
Flags across the U.S. are currently at half-staff in recognition of the death of former President Jimmy Carter. DeSantis’ move to briefly raise the flags on Jan. 20 at the Florida Capitol and other state buildings mirrors decisions made by governors in several other states following complaints from Trump.
In criticizing the governor’s announcement, Democratic Orlando State Rep. Anna Eskamani pointed out that Florida already has strict immigration enforcement, including a law banning "sanctuary" cities and counties and that a special session is not needed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced Wednesday that Florida is ready and willing to help California with its response to the raging wildfires, calling for states to “come together” amid natural disasters.
Some U.S. state flags were ordered to be raised during Donald Trump's swearing-in, while others will remain at half-staff for the late Jimmy Carter.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, has ordered flags to fly at full-staff on Monday for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. "I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be raised to full-staff on Monday,
The large-scale deportation effort could begin as soon as Monday with Republican governors vowing to deploy the Guard if Trump asks and officials in Democratic states readying qui
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered U.S. and Virginia flags to fly at full-staff on Monday, in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, but his influence already is rippling through state capitols.
Republican Gov. Jeff Landry says the “Make America Great Again” flag will be raised at the governor’s mansion in honor of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered that all flags be raised back to full staff during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. Flags have been lowered since the passing of former President Jimmy Carter,