Tag Archives: Sen. Joe Donnelly

The Supreme Court struck a blow to labor unions yesterday. In a five-four decision, the court held that laws forcing all public sector employees—including police, firefighters and teachers— to pay union fees were unconstitutional. The court majority wrote that forcing non-union employees to pay the fees was a violation worker’s first amendment rights. This new ruling could have impacts on …

U.S. Senate Republicans advanced their proposed tax bill over the weekend. Votes largely came down along party lines, with Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker being the only Republican to vote against the bill. On Saturday, 51 Republicans voted to pass the bill, and 48 Democrats voted against it. Reflecting the partisan atmosphere in Washington, Republican Indiana Sen. Todd Young voted in …