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Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Cosponsors Marijuana Banking Bill Amidst Broader Legislative Engagements

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Cosponsors Marijuana Banking Bill Amidst Broader Legislative Engagements

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) has officially cosponsored a marijuana banking bill, as announced in a press release. This move aligns with ongoing efforts to address the financial challenges faced by legal cannabis businesses in the United States. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which Cortez Masto supports, aims to provide these businesses with access to traditional banking systems and financial services, a critical need given the federal illegality of cannabis despite state-level legalization. This legislative action comes as various states, including Maryland and Kansas, are actively discussing or implementing changes to their cannabis policies, highlighting a growing national conversation around marijuana regulation and its economic implications. The broader context includes discussions on cannabis analyzation devices by Customs and Border Protection and the financial support from marijuana industry contributions to political action committees.

Nevada Attorney General Nominee Adriana Guzmán Fralick's Political Career Rooted in Obamacare Opposition

Nevada Attorney General Nominee Adriana Guzmán Fralick's Political Career Rooted in Obamacare Opposition

Adriana Guzmán Fralick, the Republican nominee for Nevada attorney general, has stated that her political career was inspired by her opposition to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). From 2009 to 2011, Fralick served as general counsel for Republican Governor Jim Gibbons. During this period, Gibbons' office initiated multiple lawsuits challenging Obamacare, despite objections from the then-Democratic attorney general, Catherine Cortez Masto. Fralick recounted in an August 25 interview with Newsmakers that this experience provided her first exposure to the role of an attorney general and 'planted a seed' for her future political aspirations. She emphasized the need to understand Obamacare's impact on Nevadans and the differing views within the state's legal framework at the time. This historical context highlights the foundational influence of healthcare policy debates on her entry into politics.

House Republicans Propose Overhaul of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funding

House Republicans Propose Overhaul of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Funding

House Financial Services Committee Republicans are advancing legislation to significantly alter the funding and governance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The centerpiece of this effort is H.R. 10184, the Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026, co-sponsored by nearly 30 Republicans, including Rep. French Hill (R-AR-2). This bill aims to remove the CFPB's current funding mechanism, which draws directly from the Federal Reserve, and instead subject it to the congressional appropriations process. Additionally, the proposed legislation would establish an inspector general specifically for the CFPB. This move follows a discussion draft circulated by House Republicans and a roundtable discussion on modernizing consumer financial protection, which included Rep. French Hill and former CFPB Director Kathy Kraninger, alongside industry representatives.

Cesar Winner Sarah Kaminsky Reunites With ‘Call My Agent’ Star Laure Calamy for Coen-Style Movie ‘Las Vegas Thérapie,’ Filming Across Nevada and Ut...

Cesar Winner Sarah Kaminsky Reunites With ‘Call My Agent’ Star Laure Calamy for Coen-Style Movie ‘Las Vegas Thérapie,’ Filming Across Nevada and Ut...

Fresh off her César win for co-writing “Un ours dans le Jura” (“How to Make a Killing”), Sarah Kaminsky is making an unusually ambitious leap into directing with “Las Vegas Thérapie.” The €13 million French comedy-thriller is now shooting across Nevada and Utah with a cast led by “Call My Agent!” star Laure Calamy (who […]

Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Jay DeBoyer's Proposed 12-Week Abortion Ban in Michigan

Reproductive Freedom for All Condemns Jay DeBoyer's Proposed 12-Week Abortion Ban in Michigan

Reproductive Freedom for All has strongly criticized Michigan lieutenant governor candidate Jay DeBoyer following the leak of audio in which he suggested implementing a 12-week abortion ban in Michigan. The audio reveals DeBoyer proposing this restriction through a constitutional convention, despite previously indicating that the issue was settled. In the recording, DeBoyer identifies himself as a “staunch pro-life guy” and states that a constitutional convention proposal might be the “only way” to impose abortion restrictions in the state. This revelation, made public on September 14, 2026, solidifies an extreme anti-abortion stance at the top of the Republican ticket in Michigan. His running mate, Republican nominee for governor John James, has also pledged to pursue the “most conservative, most pro-life bill passed” possible. Both DeBoyer and James have established anti-abortion records, with DeBoyer consistently voting against reproductive freedom in the Michigan State Legislature and James previously ...

Representative Thomas Massie Gains Republican Support for Epstein Files Transparency Act II

Representative Thomas Massie Gains Republican Support for Epstein Files Transparency Act II

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has secured the signature of Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina on a discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This brings Massie closer to forcing a House floor vote on the legislation. Representative Nancy Mace, also a Republican from South Carolina, had previously signed the petition. With Representative Norman's signature, Massie now needs only one more Republican, assuming all Democrats sign, to reach the required 218 signatures to force the vote. The proposed legislation aims to grant state attorneys general access to unredacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, enabling them to prosecute co-conspirators under state law, rather than relying solely on the federal system.

US Senate to vote on advancing landmark crypto bill

US Senate to vote on advancing landmark crypto bill

By Hannah Lang Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to advance once-in-a-generation cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the fate of the bill as Republican Senate leaders grapple with a limited calendar in a busy election year.

US Senate to vote on advancing sweeping cryptocurrency bill

US Senate to vote on advancing sweeping cryptocurrency bill

By Hannah Lang Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to advance the first comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the fate of the bill as Republican Senate leaders grapple with a limited calendar in a busy election year.

Representative Lateefah Simon Introduces H.R. 10352, the 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, to Expand Small Business Financing

Representative Lateefah Simon Introduces H.R. 10352, the 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, to Expand Small Business Financing

Representative Lateefah Simon Introduces H.R. 10352, the 504 Program Level Flexibility Act, to Expand Small Business Financing

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert Advocates for Lifting Gray Wolf Protections Amid Livestock Depredation in Colorado

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert Advocates for Lifting Gray Wolf Protections Amid Livestock Depredation in Colorado

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert is actively advocating for the removal of gray wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act, citing concerns over livestock depredation in Colorado. This push comes as Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recently killed three yearling wolves in response to attacks on livestock, bringing the total wolf deaths to 20 since reintroduction began in 2023. Boebert, who represents ranchers in her district, has called the U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's 90-day review of delisting gray and Mexican wolves as 'real progress.' She argues that Colorado producers should not face federal restrictions that prevent them from protecting their herds. Last December, Boebert successfully passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845) through the House, which aims to direct Secretary Burgum to remove these protections. The bill is currently stalled in the U.S. Senate. Ranchers in Colorado face tighter limits on protecting their properties compared to those in other Rocky Mounta...

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Prohibit Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

House Democrats Introduce Bill to Prohibit Wage Garnishment for Medical Debt

Three House Democrats, including Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), ranking member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, have introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting wage garnishment for medical debt nationwide. The "Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act" was co-sponsored by Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas). The proposed bill seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, explicitly stating that an employee's wages cannot be garnished for the payment of any medical debt. It would also prevent federal or state courts, officers, or agencies from enforcing orders that violate this prohibition. The legislation defines garnishment as any legal or equitable procedure requiring wage withholding for medical debt and medical debt as debt from healthcare services or facilities. The measure is intended to take effect six months after its enactment. Currently, federal law limits weekly garnishment to 25% of disposable earnings or ...

Senator Jacky Rosen and Colleagues Oppose Interior Department's Wilderness Policy Review

Senator Jacky Rosen and Colleagues Oppose Interior Department's Wilderness Policy Review

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) has joined Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and eight other colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. The letter expresses strong opposition to the Interior Department's ongoing wilderness management policy review. The senators argue that this review could jeopardize the wilderness character of public lands and potentially disqualify them for future congressional designation, thereby undermining Congress's role in wilderness management. They contend that the review is a tactic by the current administration to weaken protections for nearly 200 million acres of public land. The lawmakers highlighted that it is unusual for the Interior Department to seek public comment on its agencies' general operating procedures for land management planning. They also noted that this review is part of broader efforts by the administration to reduce protections for national monuments and cultural resource areas, sell public lands in the West, an...