The 2007-8 recession caused a serious dip in many sectors of the US and World economy, but one of the hardest hit sectors was the home construction industry. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Nevada employed nearly 146,000 construction workers prior to the recession. By 2015, that number fell to 63,000. Nevada wasn’t the … [Read more...]
The Proliferation of Anti-Protest Laws
The events in Charlottesville have led to varied responses from every gradient of the political spectrum. The loudest and arguably most controversial response came from the very the top of the United States government. Following the protests, President Donald Trump stated that – in an event involving anti-Semitic, anti-Black, “free speech” neo-Nazi … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Sides With Bush Administration in 9/11-Related Lawsuit
On June 19th, the Supreme Court rendered an opinion tightening restrictions on a person’s ability to sue federal officers for alleged constitutional violations. The case, Ziglar v. Abbasi, concerned a group of six men detained directly after the September 11th attacks. Just a few days after the 16th anniversary of 9/11, the Supreme Court’s decision … [Read more...]
The Administration’s Position on Disaster Relief
During the past several weeks, Americans have witnessed massive destruction at the hands of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The total economic damage – according to Joel Myers, president of AccuWeather – could be as high as $290 billion – $100 billion in Florida and $190 billion in Texas. In Crosby, Texas, there were two blasts at a chemical plant … [Read more...]
US District Judge Stays Texas’ Ban on Sanctuary Policies
On August 30th, a US District Judge in San Antonio ordered a preliminary injunction on certain provisions of a controversial bill banning sanctuary city policies in the state of Texas. The bill, known as SB 4, contains a number of restrictions limiting a city’s ability to impede federal immigration law enforcement. There are two provisions that … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Help Stop EPA’s Delay of Obama-Era Ozone Rule
In June, the EPA stated its intention to delay (by a year) the enforcement of an Obama-era rule requiring states and localities to maintain ozone levels no higher than 70 parts per billion, a reduction of the old standard of 75 parts per billion. The EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt made it clear the agency would not be seeking out problem-areas in … [Read more...]
Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Justice Department Over Sanctuary Policies
In early August, Rahm Emanuel announced that the City of Chicago would be suing the Justice Department because of its recent decision to block the distribution of federal grant money to so-called sanctuary cities. According to the suit, Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ refusal to offer federal money to sanctuary cities is unlawful, as it overrides … [Read more...]
The Battle for the Rights of Nursing Home Residents
Earlier this month, in an attempt to fight for nursing home residents’ rights, a coalition of consumer and health advocacy groups sent a strongly-worded letter to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The coalition attempted to persuade the agency to abandon its plan to repeal an Obama-era rule prohibiting the inclusion of … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Will Consider Partisan Gerrymandering in October Session
Proponents and opponents of partisan gerrymandering wait with bated breath for the Supreme Court to commence its October term, as Justices are set to hear arguments regarding the 2010 redistricting map in Wisconsin. The lower court has already deemed the map an unmistakable case of politically motivated gerrymandering that defies the Constitution. … [Read more...]
House Passes Major Spending Package
On July 27th, the US House of Representatives passed a spending bill containing a whole range of provisions including one devoted to funding President Trump’s US-Mexico border wall. The spending package passed mostly along party lines, with five members from each party voting against the grain. The legislation accounts for approximately $800 … [Read more...]
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