LEGISLATIVE REFORM

May 30 2026OPINION

New York’s Push for Parole Reforms Could Bring Back Dangerous Criminals

Back in the early ‘90s, New York faced a serious crime wave—homicides were happening seven times a day, and prisons were packed with over 70, 000 people. Fast forward to today, and those numbers have dropped dramatically thanks to smarter policing and better crime prevention strategies. Yet, instead

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May 01 2026POLITICS

New rules proposed after deadly nursing home blast to help protect patients and first responders

A deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home last December left three people dead and twenty injured. Rescue workers later admitted they weren‘t even sure they had evacuated everyone safely. The fire chief explained that teams kept searching long after they thought they were done just to be absolute

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Oct 26 2025POLITICS

Why Oregon Should Borrow Campaign Finance Ideas

Oregon stands out as one of the few states without campaign finance limits. This has led to a flood of money into political campaigns. Many people wonder why Oregon doesn't look at other states for solutions. Other states have rules that work well. Why not take those ideas and adjust them to fit Ore

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Sprucing Up Texas' Ethics Watchdog

The Texas Ethics Commission (TEC), tasked with keeping political players honest, is facing some hurdles. A recent review by the state's Sunset Advisory Commission staff found that the rules making sure politicians and others follow campaign finance laws are too complicated. These rules are hard to f

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