Legislation - Page 2

May 6, 2026

Louisiana bill expands first-degree murder charges and death penalty eligibility after mall shooting

Louisiana lawmakers cite the deadly Mall of Louisiana shooting as justification for expanding first-degree murder charges and death penalty eligibility.

May 4, 2026

Rashida Tlaib's new 'Unhoused Bill of Rights' would protect homeless camping

Tlaib's resolution would grant homeless Americans over a dozen new protections, including rights to camp, panhandle and access affordable housing.

May 4, 2026

We can't let RI's 'assault weapons' ban become the US gun seizure blueprint

Rhode Island's SB 2710 targets semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns while leaving enforcement unclear, raising fears of forced confiscation.

May 2, 2026

Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced bills to crack down on foreign influence in American higher education by targeting ties to adversarial nations.

April 30, 2026

House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle

House lawmakers voted to strip pesticide manufacturer legal protections from the farm bill after MAHA-aligned Republicans and Democrats joined forces.

April 22, 2026

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.

April 15, 2026

Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright'

Melania Trump called for action over awareness, urging bipartisan lawmakers to pass permanent legislation supporting America's foster care community.

April 7, 2026

DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the need to ban marriages between first cousins during a bill signing ceremony on April 7, 2026, linking the practice to what he called “stealth jihad.” (Credit: WTVT)

March 24, 2026

Maryland bill would mandate tampons in men’s bathrooms

A Maryland bill would require tampons in men's and women's public restrooms, sparking debate over an estimated $400,000 in upfront implementation costs.

March 21, 2026

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

Minnesota’s "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill would allow assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without a liquor license — which supporters call unnecessary "red tape."