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New Legislative Session Begins: Fresh Faces and Familiar Ones Take Center Stage in Power & Politics 2024

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NEW YORK CITY – As the new legislative session kicks off, the political landscape in New York City is experiencing some shifts. The first Power & Politics of 2024 delves into the emergence of new faces and individuals taking on new roles within the city’s government. This article will provide updates on the city budget discussions and shed light on the impact of new laws across the city and state. One of the notable figures in the political arena is City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is expected to play a crucial role in the … Read more

Congressional Dysfunction: House Republicans Take Center Stage in the Most Unproductive Session in 50 Years

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Washington D.C. – The 2023 session of the U.S. Congress proved to be one of the least productive in at least 50 years, according to reports. With fewer than 30 bills passed and signed into law by President Biden, the session fell far short of previous years when Republicans held majorities in one or both chambers of Congress and Democrats occupied the White House. Many of the bills enacted in 2023 were considered non-substantive, such as naming Veterans Affairs clinics and creating a commemorative coin for the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary. One of the main … Read more

Maryland’s Legislative Session Puts Spotlight on Urgent Reforms for Juvenile Crime Laws

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ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — As Maryland’s legislative session approaches, the focus on juvenile crime law reform becomes increasingly urgent. The state, and particularly Baltimore City, has been grappling with a surge in juvenile crime, leaving lawmakers under intense scrutiny to address the issue. One tragic incident that highlights the need for reform is the mass shooting that occurred during the annual block party known as “Brooklyn Day” in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes neighborhood on July 2, 2023. Eighteen-year-old Aaliyah Gonzalez lost her life in the shooting, yet none of the arrested teenagers have been charged. Krystal Gonzalez, … Read more