States all have unique attributes, issues and problems, yet many commonalities. One of the most fiercely debated concepts in American politics is the issue of states rights versus federal powers. This debate anchors a slew of hot-button topics including immigration, health care, commerce, and more. This section will aim to cover issues specific to states and continue such debate transparently here at Independent Voter Network.
The fight for online privacy rights in California took a major blow this month as AB 1291, or the “Right to Know Act of 2013,” became a two-year bill, essentially halting all action until January 2014. Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal’s Right to Know Act would have made California the first state…
California’s secretary of state has been the subject of criticism regarding the state’s antiquated campaign finance reporting system and clumsy online interface. A letter signed by various government watchdog organizations, including Common Cause and Maplight, among others…
The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday that local governments can ban medical marijuana shops within their legal jurisdiction. The justices unanimously agreed that the voter-approved law legalizing medical marijuana and a similar measure approved by the state Legislature…
On April 30, the Texas Senate passed SB 1907, a campus handgun bill that would allow university and college students to store handguns in their vehicles while on campus. The bill was written by Republican State Senator Glenn Hegar.
Approximately one month separates Illinois from its deadline to enact some form of concealed carry legislation and the passions on both sides are heating up.
On Wednesday, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that would effectively make it a federal crime to enforce the Affordable Care Act within the Palmetto State.
California Assembly Bill 864 is an attempt to address the issue of under-qualified athletic trainers practicing in the profession. California is one of two states that does not have laws regulating the athletic training profession. The legislation was introduced by Assemblymember Nancy Skinner.
