Being a Democratic member of the Louisiana Legislature can sometimes get a little rough, Jeremy Alford says. “They’re outnumbered on both sides of the Capitol—41 to 64 in the House and 14 to 25 in the Senate,” Alford writes in his latest column. “That means Democrats have to play well with others to obtain majority floor votes; they can’t pass anything of significance alone.” Democrats can, however, block important legislation if they stick together, he says. For example, last week House Democrats were able to stall the bond financing bill for statewide construction projects. Still, Alford notes that Democrats have lost their shared leverage this term, with Republicans holding the Legislature’s top two leadership spots and having a chokehold on the lower chamber’s committee process. Few, if any, of the party’s chief policy priorities have gained traction, he says. Even the Senate—which has long been home to Republicans … [Read more...] about Alford: Democrats still finding their way at the Capitol
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Live @ 11:30 a.m.: May Day Rally at Oregon State Capitol
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Live @ 11:30 a.m.: May Day Rally at Oregon State Capitol The Statesman Journal will be broadcasting live from the May Day Rally beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Lauren Hernandez,Molly J Smith and David Davis, Statesman Journal Published 6:00 a.m. PT May 1, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE The Statesman Journal will be broadcasting live from the May Day Rally beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Follow Statesman reporters Lauren Hernandez, Molly Smith and David … [Read more...] about Live @ 11:30 a.m.: May Day Rally at Oregon State Capitol
Duck ramps are back — and are safer — at U.S. Capitol reflecting pool
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Local by Dana Hedgpeth by Dana Hedgpeth Email the author May 1 at 11:38 AM Email the author Ramps for ducklings are back at the reflecting pool at the U.S. Capitol, wildlife experts said. The ramps are used by the ducklings to get into the water. In the past, the ducklings fell over on ramps with no sides. That has been fixed, according to officials with City Wildlife, and the ramps have more traction to help the ducklings with their footing. The duck ramps are back!https://t.co/ntrsZ5MYU3— City Wildlife (@DCCityWildlife) April 30, 2018 About 35 families of ducks make their home at the reflecting pool each spring and … [Read more...] about Duck ramps are back — and are safer — at U.S. Capitol reflecting pool
LIVE updates: #RedForEd teacher walkout enters Day 4 at the Capitol
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest LIVE updates: #RedForEd teacher walkout enters Day 4 at the Capitol Educators walk out for a fourth day and gather at the state Capitol to rally for more education funding. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. #RedForEd teacher walkout May 1, 2018 Joe Thomas, president of the Arizona Education Association, speaks during a press conference held by the Arizona Education Association and Arizona Educators United, during the fourth day of the Arizona teacher walkout at the Arizona Capitol in Phoenix on May 1, 2018. It was announced … [Read more...] about LIVE updates: #RedForEd teacher walkout enters Day 4 at the Capitol
Workers to rally for minimum wage at State Capitol
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - People will be rallying at the State Capitol on Tuesday, pushing to get the minimum wage to bumped up to 15 dollars an hour.It's all part of 'May Day' activities.Protestors plan to push for several changes including that wage hike, mandatory paid family and medical leave and improved healthcare rights.The event is set to start at noon and will be held at the Legislative Office Building. … [Read more...] about Workers to rally for minimum wage at State Capitol