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May 18, 2023

New Hampshire House set to vote on 'Parent's Bill of Rights'

New Hampshire lawmakers are voting on a "Parents' Bill of Rights" that would require teachers to tell parents if their kids are using different pronouns when they ask.

May 17, 2023

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says compromise can be reached on bill to increase funding for local governments

Tony Evers, the Democratic governor of Massachusetts, believes that a compromise can be reached on a bill to increase funding for local governments.

May 17, 2023

AL House advances anti-pornography bill that would have devices automatically block sexually explicit content

Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill that would require device manufacturers to enable automatic pornography filters to prevent children from seeing inappropriate content.

May 17, 2023

Nebraska legislature votes to add 12-week abortion ban into bill to ban sex reassignment surgery for minors

Nebraska's Legislature voted to add a GOP-authored proposed 12-week abortion ban into a bill that would ban sexual reassignment surgeries for minors.

May 16, 2023

South Carolina House Democrats file 1,000 amendments to stop 6-week abortion ban

Democrats in the South Carolina House have introduced hundreds of amendments in an effort to prolong debate on a bill that prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

May 12, 2023

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bills to aid veterans

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation Friday that will help veterans, offer tax relief on retirement income. The bills were signed in a hangar at Martin State Airport.

May 3, 2023

Hundreds of pro-lifers dominate marathon all-night hearing on Maine's no-limits abortion law

Hundreds of pro-life residents of Maine testified against legislation proposed by Democratic Governor Janet Mills that seeks to expand abortion access past fetal viability.

May 3, 2023

New Mexico delegates renew push for broader protection at Chaco National Park

New Mexico delegates renewed a push for broader protection for the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. The legislation will provide a 10-mile buffer around the national park.

May 3, 2023

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill to ban outside election funds

Georgia Gov. Kemp signed a bill that would ban funding for elections from outside groups. The state will still allow contributions to the federal or state government.

May 3, 2023

Missouri Gov. Parson plays key role in bill seeking control of policing, prosecution

Missouri's governor is playing a major role in a bill that would give the state greater control over policing and prosecution. The GOP-led bill is seen as a way to fight crime in St. Louis.