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.
A crucial $11.1 billion California water bond measure has been postponed again by the legislature, a sad result of cynical election year maneuvering and pork barrel politics.
My politics tilt to the left yet by a quirk, I became a Ron Paul delegate in Vermont. here’s how it happened.
Texas is the sixth state to opt out of Medicaid expansion, also means the state is opting out of millions of dollars of federal aid to Medicaid expansion.
Colorado is leading the way concerning several policies, and may eventually be a good model for other states for how to take divisive issues and hold positive and creative dialogue.
A Florida law prohibiting health care providers from asking patients about firearms was struck down.
[Last week], the California Senate passed the TRUST Act. Known by some as the “anti-Arizona immigration law,” it would limit California law enforcement’s cooperation with the federal Secure Communities program. .
Today California lawmakers will finally vote on the state’s contentious high-speed rail project. The vote entails approving billions of dollars in new spending for the rail and all of its related developments.
