ICYMI: UP CLOSE- Joanna Amorin 2010 https://mauineutralzone.com/video/up-close-joanna-amorin-2010/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JoannaAmorin #MauiPolitics #StateHouse #Kihei #Hope

UP CLOSE- Joanna Amorin 2010 https://mauineutralzone.com/video/up-close-joanna-amorin-2010/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #JoannaAmorin #StateHouse #Politics #Hawaii #CommunityEngagement

Netra Halperin in 2010 Up Close https://mauineutralzone.com/video/netra-halperin-in-2010-up-close/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #NetraHalperin #SouthMaui #StateHouse #PoliticalInterview #HawaiiPolitics

There's also an #election north of #Atlanta for the #StateHouse #GA23. It's a #jungle election. If #ScottSanders gets over 50% of the vote he can take a chunk out of the #Republican #majority in the #GAHouse. If you live in #CantonGA or the south side of #BallGroundGA, get out and vote for Scott!

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Pritzker signs toxic baby food awareness bill into law | News

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new bipartisan law will help notify parents about the toxic metals in baby food. The legislation requires Illinois baby food manufacturers to test their products for toxic heavy metals. Companies will then have to clearly label how much of each toxic m…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #news #statehouse
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2237477/pritzker-signs-toxic-baby-food-awareness-bill-into-law-news/

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site
Vandalia, Illinois, USA

The Vandalia Statehouse was the 4th (of 6) Illinois statehouse serving as the capitol from 1836 to 1839. Abraham Lincoln served as an Illinois State Representative here during his 2nd and 3rd of 4 terms in the role.

#Photography #illinois #vandaliaIL #Statehouse #capitol #lincoln #history #BlackAndWhite #blackandwhitephoto #blackandwhitephotography

State by State Pending and recently passed #AntiProtestLaws: #Mississippi

SB 2343: Requiring state #permission for protests near statehouse and other state government buildings

The law requires that organizers obtain written permission from state law enforcement before holding a protest near the Mississippi #statehouse or other state government buildings. As a result, state officials will be able to approve or disallow protests at the statehouse, including rallies and demonstrations against the actions of state officials. The permit requirement broadly applies to protests near state-owned buildings or any other property that is “occupied by any [state] official” or entity. It applies to protests on the streets and sidewalks “immediately adjacent” to such locations, as well as those that can be “reasonably be expected to block, impede, or otherwise hinder” access to such locations. The process for obtaining a permit is not stated in the law, but is to be determined by rules issued by the state law enforcement agency. Organizers of protests in Jackson, Mississippi, where the statehouse and most state government buildings are located, must already obtain a municipal permit to hold most protests; the law creates an additional state permitting requirement. The law also expands the jurisdiction of state law enforcement over infractions that may occur during nonviolent protests throughout the capitol city of Jackson: The law authorizes state police to make arrests for violations not only of state law, but of Jackson city ordinances “related to disturbance of the public peace” that may occur.
Full text of bill: https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/SB/SB2343.xml

Status: enacted
Introduced 16 Jan 2023; Approved by the Senate 8 February; Approved by the House 8 March; Signed by Governor Reeves 21 April 2023.

HB 1243: New Penalties for Protests Near Critical Infrastructure

Creates new potential penalties for protests near oil or gas pipelines and other infrastructure facilities, including those under construction. The law establishes two new offenses: "critical infrastructure trespass," and "impeding critical infrastructure." Critical infrastructure trespass is defined in the law as knowingly entering onto infrastructure property without authorization or not leaving once notified to depart; the offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of $1,000. "Impeding" critical infrastructure is defined to include "preventing legal access to" a critical infrastructure property or construction site. Under the law, such impediment is punishable by 7 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if the impediment results in $1,000 worth of damage or economic loss. If the damage or loss is less than $1,000, the offense is punishable by six months' imprisonment and a $1,000 fine. The law also provides that an organization "that aids, abets, solicits, compensates, hires, conspires with, commands or procures" someone to impede critical infrastructure is subject to a $100,000 fine and liable for a civil action by the infrastructure facility. "Critical infrastructure facility" is broadly defined and among many other things includes oil and gas #pipelines, refineries, water treatment plants, cell phone towers, and railroad tracks-as well as "[a]ny site where the construction or improvement of any [referenced] facility... is ongoing."
Full text of bill: https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/HB/HB1243.xml

Status: enacted.
Introduced 19 Feb 2020; Approved by House 4 March 2020; Approved by Senate 15 June 2020; Signed by Governor 25 June 2020.
Issue(s): Civil Liability, Protest Supporters or Funders, Infrastructure, Trespass

#FirstAmendment #CriminalizingDissent
#Authoritarianism #Fascism #Clampdown #CriminalizingProtest
#CharacteristicsOfFascism #USPol #AntiProtestLaws #PipelineProtests

A simple question
https://www.universalhub.com/2025/its-simple-question
#Boston #StateHouse #protest

If you didn't know, one of the Democratic members of the PA house had a medical emergency over the holidays and will not be able to attend sessions for a while, making party split an even tie for votes. Instead of bickering over electing the speaker, after a single performative tie vote the Republican nominee Jesse Topper withdrew his name to allow Democrat Joanna McClinton to be elected to lead. https://www.politicspa.com/joanna-mcclinton-reelected-speaker-of-pennsylvania-house/140344/ #Pennsylvania #StateHouse #LocalGovernment

#Hateful #Kansas #Republicans will try again to #ban #genderaffirmingcare for #Trans #minors.

The #GOP previously failed to #ban #PubertyBlockers, #HRT, and #surgery for #children with #genderdysphoria. This year, #Republicans hold a stronger #Gerrymandered #majority in the #Kansas #Statehouse.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Kansas #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate

https://www.krps.org/kansas-news/2025-01-06/kansas-republicans-will-try-again-to-ban-gender-affirming-health-care-for-minors

#Kansas #Republicans gain even more #control over #abortion, #taxes and #transgender #rights.

#Statehouse #wins appear to give hateful #Republicans an even stronger #majority in the Legislature they can use to #override the #Democratic #governor.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Kansas #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2024/11/07/abortion-and-taxes-kansas-republicans-tighten-grip-on-statehouse-kansas-election-results/

OHIO NEWS:

#Earlyvoting in #Ohio begins today. Here’s how to cast your #vote.

Poll shows tight Ohio #USSenate race, voters in favor of #Issue1 #redistricting amendment

Civility 101? Some Ohio #colleges aim to teach #students how to get along

#Publicofficials, organizers urge #Ohioans to check #voterregistrations

How your vote could affect the balance of power in Ohio’s #Statehouse

Don’t fall for deceptive #ballotlanguage on #OhioIssue1

https://flipboard.com/@dustcircle/ohio-rights-and-reports-0a0eth61y

Dear friends in the Fediverse,

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fediforleach

PA 147th is a R+9 state house district in #Montgomery County, #Pennsylvania currently held by Republican Donna Scheuren who has supported state legislation making it more difficult to vote and targeted immigrants as the sources of local crime in her recent newsletters. Her Democratic opponent Al Leach is running on a platform of removing extremism from local politics, defending women's #healthcare rights, and supporting clean energy jobs.

This race is an uphill battle in a district with only 5,654 registered Democrats to 8,600 registered Republicans but there are potentially 2,800 independent and third party voters in play and no third parties on the ballot for this office in November. Please contribute a few dollars to show your support for Al. I'll hit the pavement until election day if you help buy the glossies and the mailers.

As a local campaign a little goes a long way. I set this #ActBlue link for small donation amounts to prove to Al that folks are supporting him and blue state houses from all over.

Thanks in advance!

#Democrats #Election2024 #LocalGovernment #StateHouse