Bills

US September 21

Biden administration to erase medical debt records from credit reports, affecting millions of Americans

The Biden administration unveiled a proposal to eliminate medical debt records from the credit reports of U.S. citizens as part of an effort to address coercive debt collection methods.

Minnesota August 17

Minnesota school police officers express concerns over new restrictions on physical holds

Amid preparations for the return of students in Minnesota schools, concerns have arisen among officers assigned to schools due to new statewide restrictions on the use of physical holds.

North Carolina August 17

North Carolina overrides veto to ban trans athletes from competing in women's sports, putting law into effect

The North Carolina General Assembly overrode multiple vetoes from Gov. Roy Cooper Wednesday night, including the Fairness in Women's Sports Act.

Asia August 14

Indonesian activists begin hunger strike to protest delay in bill that protects domestic workers

Activists began a hunger strike to protest the Indonesian parliament's delay in passing a bill to protect domestic workers. The hunger strikes last from sunrise to sunset.

POLITICS July 28

Manchin backtracks, downplays involvement in Inflation Reduction Act after claiming he 'wrote' it

Sen. Joe Manchin attempted to downplay his involvement in the creation of the Inflation Reduction Act this week, saying he only provided “input" for the bill after previously claiming he “wrote" it.

Maine July 27

Maine residents looking to replace current state flag with retro version

Residents of Maine are pushing to replace the current state flag with a retro version. The residents want a flag with a simple pine tree and a blue north star.

Maine July 20

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill aimed at prohibiting foreign influence in state elections

Janet Mills, the governor of Maine, vetoed a bill that prohibited foreign influence in state elections. Gov. Mills feared the language was so broad it could silence "legitimate voices."

Veterans June 16

Bipartisan bill would give some female vets combat-related benefits: 'They are so deeply owed'

The bill will allow female veterans who served in Cultural Support Teams to apply for re-evaluation and receive the benefits of full frontline duty service.

Washington June 16

Republican governors intensify resistance to plan to sell land leases for conservation

Republican governors are pushing back against a proposal by the Biden administration that aims to elevate the importance of conservation on vast government-owned lands.

Rhode Island June 16

Rhode Island lawmakers approve bill to replace lead pipes across the state

Lawmakers in Rhode Island approved a bill that would require the replacement of lead pipes across the state. The replacements would take place over the next ten years.