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politics17 days ago

Trump Tax Cuts Widen Budget Gaps in GOP-Run States

Republican-led states facing growing budget shortfalls in 2026 are contending with the fiscal hit from Donald Trump’s megabill, which adds Medicaid and SNAP costs while letting federal tax cuts shrink state revenues; governors and legislatures are weighing cuts and new taxes to cover gaps, with examples from Idaho, Arizona, Missouri and Iowa illustrating across-the-board agency reductions, cuts to child care and disability services, and selective adoption of federal tax changes as budgets tighten.

via Politico|
#budget#medicaid#politics
politics1 month ago

Indie Senate bids test Democrats as red states fear vote-splitting

In deep-red Montana, Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota, liberal independents have filed Senate bids, but local Democrats won’t back non-Democrats, risking vote-splitting that could hand the GOP a larger majority; the dynamics echo Nebraska’s 2024 Osborn run, while Montana’s Bodnar faces a party pledge to back only Democrats, leaving independents to contend with fractured fields and intensified intra-party tension.

via Politico|
#democrats#independents#politics
Red State Workers Face Disability Benefit Cuts Under New Trump Rules
politics5 months ago

Red State Workers Face Disability Benefit Cuts Under New Trump Rules

The Trump administration is rewriting disability eligibility rules, making it harder for older, physically demanding job workers, especially in red states like West Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Alabama, to qualify for Social Security disability benefits, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of vulnerable workers.

via Salon.com|
#disability-benefits#eligibility-rules#politics
"Gavin Newsom's Super PAC Targets GOP Over Abortion in Red States"
politics2 years ago

"Gavin Newsom's Super PAC Targets GOP Over Abortion in Red States"

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a series of TV ads targeting conservative officials in red states, accusing them of restricting women's access to reproductive care by imposing travel restrictions for abortions. The first ad, airing in Tennessee, highlights a proposed law that would criminalize transporting minors for abortions out-of-state. Newsom's campaign aims to expand to more red states and includes a website for viewers to take action against such legislation. This move is part of Newsom's broader efforts to protect abortion access and reproductive rights, as he criticizes conservative states for their restrictive measures and emphasizes the importance of this issue in the political landscape.

via POLITICO|
#abortion#gavin-newsom#politics
Population Shift: Red States Gain, Blue States Lose
demographics2 years ago

Population Shift: Red States Gain, Blue States Lose

Red states in the U.S. are experiencing population growth in 2023, as Americans are leaving blue states, according to new census data. Texas had the largest numeric population growth, followed by Florida. Other states in the top 10 for population growth include North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, Virginia, Colorado, and Utah. California saw the highest population decrease, while Puerto Rico continued to experience a decline in population.

via Fox News|
#blue-states#census-data#demographics
"Yale professor's 'cherry-picking' sparks controversy in gun violence hearing"
politics2 years ago

"Yale professor's 'cherry-picking' sparks controversy in gun violence hearing"

A Senate hearing on gun crime between Republican Senator John Kennedy and Dr. Megan Ranney of the Yale School of Public Health sparked controversy as Kennedy accused Ranney of cherry-picking data to falsely portray Republican-controlled areas as having higher crime rates. Ranney compared Chicago to three red states, claiming they had higher firearm death rates, but critics pointed out that Chicago's gun homicide rate is much higher than those states per 100,000 people. The exchange highlighted the debate over crime statistics at the local level and the influence of political bias in framing data.

via Fox News|
#crime-statistics#gun-crime#political-bias
"Democrats Secure Victories in Key Elections, Shaping the Future"
politics2 years ago

"Democrats Secure Victories in Key Elections, Shaping the Future"

Andy Beshear's recent win as governor of Kentucky is impressive, considering the state's Republican leanings and his ability to distance himself from the unpopular President Joe Biden. However, similar success stories in red states, like former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, have not translated into national prominence for the Democratic Party. The party's struggle to connect with rural and red state voters persists, despite the occasional interest in candidates who can bridge the divide. Additionally, Beshear's record may face scrutiny from the national party, particularly on issues like climate change and racial justice, which could overshadow his accomplishments.

via POLITICO|
#andy-beshear#democratic-party#politics
"Hemp Thrives in Red States Despite Marijuana Prohibition"
business2 years ago

"Hemp Thrives in Red States Despite Marijuana Prohibition"

In Republican-controlled states where marijuana is illegal, there has been a rise in the popularity of hemp products with psychoactive effects, such as Delta 8 and THC-A. These products, which mimic the intoxicating effects of marijuana, have become the red state alternative to getting high. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC, leading to the development of Delta 8 and THC-A products. While the FDA has not evaluated Delta 8 and has issued warning letters to businesses, these products continue to be sold in states like Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, and Nebraska. The legal status and regulation of these products vary across states, creating a "wild west" environment in the industry.

via NPR|
#business#delta-8#hemp
Post-Roe America: A Year of Abortion Surprises and State Laws.
politics2 years ago

Post-Roe America: A Year of Abortion Surprises and State Laws.

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has scrambled political dynamics and divided abortion opponents, with even red states showing support for some measure of abortion rights. Oklahoma has criminalized the procedure, fulfilling the once-improbable goal of Oklahomans for Life's president. Kansas was the first state to sound the alarm on the issue, with abortion-related proposals stirring debate in both Kansas and South Carolina.

via The Wall Street Journal|
#abortion#kansas#political-dynamics
Biden announces judicial nominees for Louisiana and Ohio vacancies.
politics2 years ago

Biden announces judicial nominees for Louisiana and Ohio vacancies.

President Joe Biden has nominated two new judges for the federal bench in Louisiana, both of whom are expected to clear the Senate's blue slip process. Biden has now nominated 170 people to federal judgeships, 64% of whom are people of color. The new judicial picks underscore the Biden White House’s continued focus on filling vacancies on the federal bench, where major policy matters are often settled.

via POLITICO|
#joe-biden#judicial-nominations#louisiana
Gavin Newsom's Red-State Tour and Record Criticized.
politics3 years ago

Gavin Newsom's Red-State Tour and Record Criticized.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's new PAC, seeded with $10 million of his leftover campaign money, aims to help Democrats win in red states and districts across the country. However, some red-state Democrats are skeptical of Newsom's strategy, which focuses on culture-war contrasts between Democratic and Republican states and may not resonate well outside of California. While the cash infusion could help Democrats in conservative states, some worry that Newsom's brand of political prodding may not be the messaging red-state Democrats are looking for.

via POLITICO|
#campaign-funding#democrats#gavin-newsom
Study reveals discrepancies in state tax spending and ROI.
politics3 years ago

Study reveals discrepancies in state tax spending and ROI.

A new study by WalletHub has found that Republican-led red states use taxpayers' money more effectively to provide superior government services than Democrat-led blue states. The study used 29 metrics to compare the quality and efficiency of state government services across five categories, taking into account the different rates at which residents are taxed in each state. Red states yield a better return on investment for taxpayers, ranking on average significantly higher than their blue state counterparts. The study seems to indicate that states with higher taxes don't necessarily provide superior government services.

via Fox News|
#blue-states#government-services#politics