WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The American Constitution Society issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of North Carolina blocked the certification of Justice Allison Riggs' re-election, allowing a spurious challenge by her opponent, state Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin, to proceed in an attempt to overturn an election for purely partisan reasons. American Constitution Society President Russ Feingold released the following statement in response t  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * Capitol Watch: Intrigue Galore as 2025 Session Begins Written by Bill Walsh Welcome to Capitol Watch 2025 Happy New Year and welcome to Capitol Watch 2025! Hold onto your wallets because the Minnesota Legislature returns to St. Paul on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The Capitol Watch ne  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 5, 2025: * * * MN GOP Files Suit Over Timing of 40B Special Election Written by Bill Glahn The Republican Party of Minnesota filed suit yesterday (Saturday) contesting the timing of the special election scheduled for January 28 for House District 40B (Roseville area). A press conference is slated f  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 9 -- The Colorado State Board of Education issued the following news release: * * * State Board of Education welcomes four new members * * * In a ceremony held just before its January meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education welcomed four new members. Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard Gabriel performed the swearing-in for Kristi Burton Brown (CD 4), Kathy Gebhardt (CD 2), Yazmin Navarro (CD 8); and Sherri Wright (CD 3). Navarro completed her oath of office i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, DC \- On January 6, 2025, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett released the following statement on the four-year anniversary of the violent insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. "Four years ago today, our country faced the largest threat to our democracy and the peaceful transfer of power since the Civil War. This attack was premeditated and planned months in advance by violent militia mem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the Democratic National Committee announced legal action to block the Republican Party's attempt to overthrow an election decided by voters more than two months ago. In an unprecedented move, the Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and Wake County Republican Party are asking the Superior Court to segregate and throw out more than 60,000 ballots, cast by North Carolina v  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Today, the Democratic National Committee announced legal action to block the Republican Party's attempt to overthrow an election decided by voters more than two months ago. In an unprecedented move, the Republican National Committee, North Carolina Republican Party, and Wake County Republican Party are asking the Superior Court to segregate and throw out more than 60,000 ballots, cast by North Carolina v  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public four closed cases this week, as follows. For more information, see the Enforcement Search System. MUR 8104 COMPLAINANT: Mae Graham RESPONDENT: Henry Martin for Congress and Ambrosia Ferree, in her official capacity as treasurer (the Committee) SUBJEC  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * Professor Evan Lieberman describes new research in which he and colleagues find a sharp partisan divide over providing aid to poor nations. * * * Does the United States have a "moral responsibility" for providing aid to poor nations -- which have a significantly smaller carbon footprint and face catastrophic climate events at a much higher rate than wealth  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 11 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news: FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is President Jimmy Carter for his lifetime dedication to state-church separation. Carter was a devout evangelical Christian and, earlier in life, a Southern Baptist but was also vastly commit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: Pressley Joins Rep. Diana DeGette and Succeeds Barbara Lee as Co-Chair of Caucus Formerly Known as Pro-Choice Caucus In New Role, Pressley Will Continue Longstanding Work to Protect, Restore, Expand Abortion Rights Today, the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus announced Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) will succeed former Congresswoman and Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee (CA-12) and join Congresswoman Diana   more

PARIS, France, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Jan. 8, 2025, by Secretary Antony J. Blinken and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot at a join news availability: * * * FOREIGN MINISTER BARROT: (Via interpreter) Secretary of State dear Tony Blinken, a warm welcome to Paris. This is your eighth visit here at the Quai d'Orsay, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as your mandate as Secretary of State come to an end. And like I said on the occasion of the meeting we  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 9 (TNSsta) -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following statement on Jan. 8, 2025: * * * State Representative Cody Harris wants to imprison Republican Party of Texas Chairman Abraham George and all grassroots conservatives who urge members of the Texas House Republican Caucus to unite behind Representative David Cook for Speaker of the House. Today, Representative Harris filed a sworn complaint to the Texas Ethics Commission seeking the imprisonment of Chairman Ge  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: The facts have not changed in the NC Supreme Court race. Jefferson Griffin filed protests of over 60,000 votes that were improperly cast for a number of reasons in the 2024 General Election. The protests highlight specific irregularities and discrepancies in the handling and counting of ballots, raising concerns about adherence to established election laws. These failures are the fault o  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: Governor Phil Scott today announced his appointment of Zachary Harvey, of Castleton, to fill the vacant Rutland-3 seat in the Vermont House of Representatives. Harvey replaces Chris Brown, who resigned last month. "I am appreciative of Zak's willingness to serve his constituents in this role," said Governor Scott. "As we enter a new legislative session, I believe we have a real opportu  more