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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
GOP governors plan to send their own National Guard units to Washington D.C., where troops may soon be armed, amid ongoing political tensions.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Politico
A group of 17 Republican governors urged Senate leaders to remove a 10-year moratorium on enforcing state and local AI laws from a GOP bill, warning it could undo their efforts to protect citizens from AI harms. The provision faces bipartisan opposition and is expected to be stripped from the bill. Meanwhile, other legislative updates include Senate debates on immigration fees, tax provisions, and the progress of a major GOP bill, with President Trump softening his July 4 deadline for its passage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, joined by GOP governors, spoke at the U.S.-Mexico border, emphasizing the need for increased border security and criticizing President Biden's administration over immigration enforcement. The gathering comes amid a decline in border crossings, heightened enforcement in Mexico, and a push in Washington for a bill combining border policy with aid for Ukraine. The issue of immigration remains a major concern for voters, with GOP governors showing support for Abbott's efforts to restrict access to federal agents at the border.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Twenty-five GOP governors, except Vermont's Phil Scott, have sided with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in his border dispute with the Biden administration, supporting the state's "constitutional right to self-defense" and its use of razor wire to secure the border. They criticize the administration for not enforcing immigration laws and allowing mass parole of migrants. Several governors have pledged resources and support for Texas, with some offering to send National Guard troops. The conflict arises amid record-levels of illegal border-crossings and legal battles between Texas and the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Republican governors from various states are backing Texas Governor Greg Abbott as he defies President Biden's border policies, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pledging support and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accusing Biden of "dereliction of duty." Abbott has argued that the federal government has failed to enforce immigration laws, prompting legal battles with the Biden administration. Democrats have criticized Abbott's use of the National Guard at the border, while the Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of federal authorities cutting razor wire along the border.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndyStar
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is among 15 GOP governors who signed a letter to President Biden opposing the federal government's proposed nursing home staffing requirements. The letter comes in response to concerns about staffing shortages and poor care in nursing homes, including cases of rape and murder. Some Indiana nursing homes divert funds to county hospitals, making it difficult to ensure adequate staffing. While advocates argue that mandatory minimum staffing requirements can improve care, Holcomb prefers managed care as a solution to reform Indiana's long-term care system.