Category: Government Updates
Federal Appeals Court Slams OSHA Vaccination Mandate as ‘Fatally Flawed,’ Blocks It for Now
On November 11, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans blocked the Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), aka the mandate, issued by the...
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks OSHA Vaccine Mandate, Cites ‘Grave’ Constitutional Issues
The Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued this week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hit a major roadblock almost immediately at the...
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Christian Schools, Seminaries, Employers and States Join to Sue Administration over OSHA Vaccine Mandate
On November 4, the Biden Administration announced, via the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), that as of January 4, employers with 100 or more...
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Truck Driver Ed Durr, Who Spent $153 on Primary Campaign, Defeats New Jersey Senate President
His name is Edward Durr. By day, he’s a truck driver. But now, he’s also one of New Jersey’s newly elected state senators. And in...
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OSHA Announces Vaccine Mandate Affecting 84 Million Workers; First Legal Challenge Filed
On November 4, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new “emergency temporary standard” (ETS) creating a COVID-19 mandate...
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Voters Approve Protections for Churches, Nursing Home Residents in Texas; Minneapolis Rejects Effort to Dismantle Police Department
Election Day 2021 involved more than just candidates for office in various state races. Ballot initiatives promoting the freedom of religion, public safety and the...
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November 2 – America Watches Governors’ Races in Virginia and New Jersey
As the deadline for voting on November 2 draws nearer, Americans are watching governors’ races in New Jersey and Virginia. The New Jersey race pits...
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Senator Hawley Will Introduce Amendment to Stop Forcible Conscription of Women
U.S. Senator Josh Hawley will introduce an amendment this week to remove a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that requires women to...
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No Church Closures, Other Pushback on COVID Restrictions Top State Ballot Initiatives in Texas, Pennsylvania
Ordinarily odd-year elections occur in a relatively few states and only for certain races or issues. But Tuesday’s general election does feature potential guarantees against...
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Where’s the Discussion About Natural Immunity?
Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended Americans not travel for Christmas. Now, the agency has made a similar recommendation for...
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Campaigning in Churches: Virginia Governor’s Race Raises IRS Issues
Virginia is in the middle of a close election race for governor, pitting Democrat Terry McAuliffe against Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin. Election Day is November...
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Texas House Passes ‘Save Women’s Sports’ Bill
The Texas House voted 76-54 to pass House Bill 25 (HB 25), “An act relating to requiring public school students to compete in interscholastic athletic...
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California Mandates Gender-Neutral Toy Aisles for Large Retail Stores
California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed into law a bill that requires large department stores to have a “gender neutral section” for toys and childcare...
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Justice Alito Labels Recent Criticisms of Supreme Court as Intimidation Tactics
In a speech at the University of Notre Dame recently, Justice Samuel Alito, took the opportunity to address recent criticisms of the U.S. Supreme Court...
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Sen. Manchin Says $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill is ‘Dead on Arrival’ Without Hyde Amendment
Lawmakers in Congress have been debating and negotiating for months over a spending plan proposed by President Biden. The “Build Back Better Act” is what...
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$1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill on Brink of Failure Ahead of Thursday’s Vote
For months now, Congress has been debating and voting on a bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill. The bill, termed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
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New California Law Requires Insurance Companies to Hide Minors’ Abortions and Gender Identity Treatments from Parents
One of the anti-family bills the California legislature was considering a few months ago has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 1184...
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Texas Governor Signs More Pro-Life Legislation into Law
If there was a competition for most pro-life state in the Union, Texas would certainly be in the running. On September 1, 2021, Texas became...
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Senate Committee Will Investigate Instagram’s Harmful Impact on Young Girls
A Senate committee will investigate Facebook Inc., following a recent report revealing that Instagram (which Facebook owns) is “toxic for teen girls.” The Wall Street...
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How Would Congress’ Proposed Spending and Tax Hikes Affect Families?
Congress is looking at a plan to place higher tax rates “on corporations, investors and high-income business owners,” The Wall Street Journal reported. The $2.2...
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Private Companies Strike Back After Texas Heartbeat Bill Goes into Effect
Conservatives used to see big businesses as friendly entities on their side in the culture war. But not anymore. Last week, the Supreme Court allowed...
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Arkansas Attorney General Will Defend ‘Save Adolescents From Experimentation’ Act
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge asked the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to take up the case of the state’s “Save Adolescents From Experimentation”...
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House to Vote on Bill to ‘Enshrine’ Abortion into Federal Law, Override State Pro-Life Laws
The United States House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bill that would “enshrine” the right to an abortion into federal law. In...
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Bill that Teaches ‘Gender Identity’ to Kindergarteners Signed into Law by Illinois Governor
The Illinois governor has signed into law a new bill that promotes “gender identity” to kindergartners, as well as “abortion,” “contraception,” “masturbation,” and “sexual orientation”...
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