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politics1 year ago

Newly-Elected WV Lawmaker Arrested for Threatening Colleagues

Joseph de Soto, an incoming West Virginia state lawmaker, was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill fellow lawmakers after a meeting discussing his potential expulsion from the Republican caucus. De Soto, who recently switched his party affiliation to Democrat, was charged with making threats of terrorist acts, a felony, with a bond set at $300,000. The threats reportedly targeted several Republican lawmakers, including House Speaker Roger Hanshaw. De Soto's defense attorney stated he has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent.

via NBC News|
#arrest#joseph-de-soto#politics
politics1 year ago

"Nebraska Lawmakers Grapple with Trump's Push to Alter Electoral Vote System"

Nebraska state lawmakers are facing a push, supported by former president Donald Trump and his allies, to change the state's electoral vote system from a division of votes to a winner-take-all approach. This move could potentially impact the national electoral college outcome in a close race. The proposal, which has been languishing, has gained momentum after Trump and his supporters endorsed it, prompting speculation about its potential impact on the state's legislative session, which ends on April 18. Democrats are preparing to oppose the bill, but the situation remains fluid as the legislature nears its deadline.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#electoral-vote-system#legislative-session
politics2 years ago

"NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Pushes 'Moonshot' Housing Plan and Declares War on Shoplifters in 2024 State of the State Address"

New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged state lawmakers to approve Mayor Eric Adams' ambitious plan to build 500,000 new homes and apartments in NYC, emphasizing the urgent need to address the housing shortage. Hochul's proposal aligns with City Hall's housing initiatives and aims to streamline regulations and approvals for new developments. However, the plan faces opposition from some lawmakers who argue that increased development could lead to gentrification and overcrowding, highlighting the complex political dynamics surrounding housing policy in Albany.

via New York Post |
#eric-adams#gov-kathy-hochul#housing-crisis
politics2 years ago

California Cities Unite to Secure Permanent Homelessness Funding

The League of California Cities is rallying for the state to invest $3 billion in ongoing, permanent funding to prevent and reduce homelessness and boost affordable housing. This push for permanent funding comes as state lawmakers approved an audit request last month, which seeks to examine the effectiveness of how federal, state and local dollars have been spent on the issue of homelessness. In the past five years, the state has spent some $20 billion on this issue. However, more than 172,000 people remain unhoused in California.

via KCRA Sacramento|
#affordable-housing#funding#homelessness