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Supreme Court may reel in US agency powers in fishing dispute

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Wednesday in a dispute involving a government-run program to monitor for overfishing of herring off New England’s coast that gives its conservative majority a chance to further limit the regulatory powers of federal agencies.

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As Trump’s rise sparks isolationist worries among US allies, Americans focus on home turf

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As Donald Trump strengthens his lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, some U.S. allies are worried about an American turn toward isolationism, a shift that would reflect an electorate largely focused on domestic issues.

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Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigrationโ€”Part III

As part of our research into state war powers, my co-author, Andrew T. Hyman, and I examined the scope of โ€œdefensive warโ€ as the Founders understood it. In other words, we examined what an American state can, and canโ€™t do, when fighting a defensive war.

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Lawmakers march in arctic temps Monday, but skip work Tuesday cause itโ€™s cold

SOURCE: COLORADO PEAK POLITICS We hope state lawmakers are enjoying their bonus four-day weekend, what with it being too cold or something to go to work after Mondayโ€™s big chill. All of these people managed to march outdoors all day today but can't make it to work indoors tomorrow.#copolitics https://t.co/Nn3iteaq8y — Pathofmostresistance (@Pathofmostresi1) January 16,

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Governor Jared Polis Leaves Colorado Lawmakers Confused with Mixed Messages on His Tax Policy

During his recent State of the State address, Governor Jared Polis presented an ambitious agenda for massive government spending on public transit, education, job training, and crime fighting. However, he surprised many by emphatically calling once again for an income tax cut that would primarily benefit the upper middle class. This unexpected stance challenged the Democratic majority.

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