Tag: term limits

Nikki Haley Calls for a ‘New Generation’ of Leadership and Competency Tests for Politicians Over 75

Former South Carolina Gov. and U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley targeted the political establishment in Washington during her 2024 presidential campaign kickoff speech, calling for a generational change in leadership and, among other things, mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75. “America is not past our prime,” Haley, 51, said during her speech to an…


Irvine City Councilman Resigns to Avoid Terming Out

Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran resigned on Dec. 5 with just a week left in his incumbency to avoid terming out and thereby allowing him to run for another four years on council. Agran will return to the dias Dec. 13 after being reelected by Irvine voters to serve another term. His resignation is in…


Thai Prime Minister Suspended While Court Mulls If He Defied Term Limits

BANGKOK—Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended the prime minister from his duties on Wednesday while it decides whether the man who led a military coup in 2014 has violated the country’s term limits, potentially opening a new chapter of turmoil in the nation’s troubled politics. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s removal is likely to only be temporary since…


House GOP Considering Term Limits on Committee Leaders, Frustrating Senior Dems

A proposal by House Republicans to impose term limits on committee leadership assignments is frustrating senior Democrats, many of whom could be forced out of their positions if the plan is successful. The GOP plan, first reported on April 18 by Punchbowl News, would limit committee leaders from both parties to three terms in their…


House GOP Considering Term Limits on Committee Leaders, Frustrating Senior Democrats

A proposal by House Republicans to impose term limits on committee leadership assignments is frustrating senior Democrats, many of whom could be forced out of their positions if the plan is successful. The GOP plan, first reported on April 18 by Punchbowl News, would limit committee leaders from both parties to three terms in their…


DeSantis Signs Curriculum Transparency Bill

PUNTA GORDA, Florida–Gov. Ron DeSantis told a room full of people waving “Year of the Parent” signs in Daytona Beach that Florida is “doing education, not indoctrination” as he signed the  Curriculum Transparency (HB 1467) bill into law on March 25. The law provides for transparency of instructional materials for school districts, sets term limits…


Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Curriculum Transparency Bill: ‘Education, Not Indoctrination’

PUNTA GORDA, Florida–Gov. Ron DeSantis told a room full of people waving “Year of the Parent” signs in Daytona Beach that Florida is “doing education, not indoctrination” as he signed the  Curriculum Transparency (HB 1467) bill into law on March 25. The law provides for transparency of instructional materials for school districts, sets term limits…


Orange County Supervisors Place Term Limits Measure on Recall Ballot

SANTA ANA—Orange County supervisors voted 3-2 June 22 to place a measure on the gubernatorial recall ballot to change term limits for supervisors. Supervisors are limited to two consecutive terms, but can run for two more terms if they skip an election. The proposal that will appear on the recall ballot would allow supervisors to…


GOP Senate Candidate in Pennsylvania Says She Will Back Congressional Term Limits

Kathy Barnette, the Pennsylvania Republican who recently launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate, told The Epoch Times that she supports limiting the number of terms lawmakers can serve in Congress and committed to serving a maximum of three terms herself. “I intend to only run for no more than three,” Barnette said. Sen. Pat…


Orange Councilman Loses Seat in Challenge to Term Limits Law

SANTA ANA—An Orange County Superior Court judge Feb. 24 ruled that City of Orange Councilman Mike Alvarez must vacate the seat he was re-elected to in November because serving a third term violates term-limit laws. Alvarez was elected to the city council in 2012 and re-elected four years later. The city imposed term limits in…