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Florida Senator Ashley Moody Champions Tough Immigration Laws with New Legislation to Empower States

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Senator Ashley Moody has unveiled a pair of legislative proposals aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement and countering what she describes as ineffective policies from the current administration. Moody’s initiatives, known as the RIPPLE Act and the Stop GAPS Act, are designed to bolster state authorities’ roles in immigration while addressing significant concerns around the handling of unaccompanied migrant children. She contends that the Biden administration’s immigration strategies have endangered national security and placed vulnerable children at risk. The RIPPLE Act seeks to expand the capabilities of the 287(g) program, which allows … Read more

Senator Dahms Champions Bipartisan Revisions to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Law, Easing Burdens on Small Businesses

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REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has advanced modifications to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law, addressing concerns from small business owners and farmers. The legislation, known as Senate File 2300, was spearheaded by Senator Gary Dahms, a Republican from Redwood Falls, in response to challenges posed by the original law enacted by the Democratic majority in 2023. Initially, Minnesota’s ESST law mandated that all businesses, regardless of size, provide paid sick leave, with penalties of up to $10,000 for noncompliance. Although designed to benefit workers, the law has raised … Read more

Louisiana Senator Proposes Key Changes to Strengthen Child Abuse and Neglect Legislation

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Baton Rouge, LA – A significant legislative proposal that seeks to amend existing statutes on child abuse and neglect is making its way through the Louisiana State Legislature, authored by a local senator. The proposed bill aims to redefine certain terminologies and refine the process by which reports of child abuse and neglect are evaluated and acted upon. The bill introduces new criteria for what constitutes child abuse, specifically targeting aspects of emotional and psychological harm, ensuring that modern understandings of these impacts are reflected in state law. This legislative move comes in response to … Read more

Judge Dismisses Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Lawsuit Against Dakota Access Pipeline, Senator Cramer Applauds the Ruling

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BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge has rejected the latest legal effort by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to close down the Dakota Access Pipeline. This decision marks a significant legal victory for proponents of the pipeline who have been engaged in a protracted legal battle over its operations. Judge James Boasberg of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled against the tribe’s lawsuit, effectively allowing the continued operation of the contentious pipeline. The Dakota Access Pipeline, which has been at the center of environmental and indigenous rights debates, remains a … Read more