Senate

North Carolina Poised for Major Healthcare Reform as Senate Bill 370 Targets Outdated CON Laws

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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is poised to enact significant health care reform as Senate Bill 370 advances through the legislative process, potentially eliminating many outdated Certificate of Need (CON) laws. Having passed the state Senate with strong support in April, the bill is now in the hands of the House Rules Committee, which is reviewing a similar companion measure. The urgency for reform is evident. North Carolina currently faces the highest health care costs in the United States, with residents burdened by rising premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. For years, the North Carolina General Assembly … Read more

Senate Prepares for Trump 2.0: A New Wave of Judge Confirmations on the Horizon

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Senate leaders are bracing for a new wave of judicial confirmations associated with former President Donald Trump. As the Senate gears up to fill federal court vacancies, Democratic and Republican lawmakers are navigating a contentious political landscape that could shape the judiciary for years to come. In recent months, discussions among senators have intensified regarding the appointment of judges. The stakes are high, with numerous positions across the federal court system still unfilled. This push comes as the legislative body prepares for significant decisions that could impact the balance of power within the judiciary. With … Read more

Elon Musk’s Former Lawyer John Bash Eyes Texas Attorney General Spot Amid Ken Paxton’s Senate Run

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AUSTIN, Texas — John Bash, a former U.S. Attorney and attorney for Elon Musk, has officially announced his candidacy for the Texas Attorney General position, currently held by Ken Paxton, who has announced his own bid for a U.S. Senate seat. Bash, whose legal career includes a role as a federal prosecutor for the Western District of Texas until his resignation in 2020, is no stranger to headline-making cases. Notably, he served as a special assistant to President Donald Trump during his first term and recently represented Elon Musk in a defamation suit filed by … Read more

Texas Senate Debates Amending Morton Act Amid Claims of Misuse and Defense Concerns

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AUSTIN, Texas – A significant alteration to the Michael Morton Act, a piece of legislation designed to prevent misconduct by prosecutors, is currently being considered by the Texas Senate. Introduced in 2013, the original act was named after Michael Morton, a man wrongfully convicted of his wife’s murder due, in part, to the withholding of critical evidence by prosecutors. This act mandates that prosecutors disclose all pertinent evidence to the defense automatically, a requirement meant to enhance transparency and fairness in the judicial process. Recently proposed Senate Bill 1124, authored by Sen. Joan Huffman of … Read more