Legislation - Page 19

March 4, 2024

Rise in Maryland juvenile auto thefts motivates lawmakers to pass juvenile justice bills

The Maryland House and Senate are both advancing bills designed to improve the juvenile justice system in response to an increase in crimes like auto theft and handgun violations.

March 4, 2024

Kentucky House passes school bus behavior bill after student misconduct prompts bus driver sickout

The KY House passed a bill that would set standards for student conduct aboard school buses and consequences for violations thereof after bus drivers organized a sickout.

March 4, 2024

Washington lawmakers advance bill to address opioid crisis among Native tribes

The WA House unanimously passed a bill that would bring millions of dollars to Native tribes in Washington state to address the ongoing opioid crisis.

March 4, 2024

This New Jersey city has had zero traffic deaths in 7 years thanks to safety feature called 'daylighting'

Hoboken, NJ, has gone seven years without a traffic death thanks to a number of safety features including "daylighting," which removes parking spots near intersections.

March 1, 2024

After fierce debate, Alaska governor threatens to veto education package

Alaska lawmakers overwhelmingly passed an education package that Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has threatened to veto, favoring provisions that were left out, like teacher bonuses.

March 1, 2024

Utah bill would protect clergy members when reporting child abuse to police

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox has been sent a bill that would allow faith leaders who learn of child abuse during a religious confession to alert police without legal ramifications.

March 1, 2024

Proposed California bill would require speed monitors on cars

Fox News' Douglas Kennedy provides details on California State Sen. Scott Weiner's proposal, which is an effort to combat traffic deaths in the state, and the pushback from critics. 

February 29, 2024

VA legislators pass recreational marijuana sales bill, Republican Gov. Youngkin to review

VA legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, but not its retail sale. If a new bill is approved by GOP Gov. Youngkin, recreational retail sales of marijuana will begin next year.

February 29, 2024

VA lawmakers defeat restrictions on personal use of campaign finances

Virginia lawmakers have once again declined to pass legislation that would have prohibited elected officials from spending political donations on personal expenses.

February 29, 2024

NYC Council reacts to calls for 'sanctuary' city status to be ditched after wave of illegal migrant crimes

New York City will not be changing its sanctuary city laws despite a wave of crimes linked to illegal migrants who have been cut loose by law enforcement.