Tag: states_rights

Governors Urge Congress to Reject Fossil Fuel Immunity Bill

23 Jun 2026 12:32 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Ten governors, led by Connecticut's Ned Lamont, are calling on Congress to reject proposed legislation granting immunity to fossil fuel companies. They argue it undermines states' rights to protect residents from pollution and recover climate-related costs.

Politics and Government Business Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Congress Fossil Fuel Companies States' Rights Legislation Climate Change Connecticut Governors Office
Robert M. T. Hunter: States' Rights Advocate and Confederate Leader

21 Apr 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Robert M. T. Hunter, born in Virginia in 1809, was a key figure in 19th-century American politics, advocating for states' rights and serving in the Confederate government.

Politics and Government Military Legal Social Issues General Politics Federal Government Congress State Governments Law Enforcement Robert M. T. Hunter Virginia Confederate States' Rights U.S. Congress American Civil War Politics