Legislation - Page 21

February 21, 2024

Democrat Wisconsin governor signals he won't sign bill to fight forever chemicals as legislative session ends

Democratic Gov. Tony Ever's veto on a bill to fight PFAS or "forever chemicals" means that the $125M set aside by lawmakers will remain unspent.

February 21, 2024

Alabama lawmakers seek to define man and woman based on sperm and ova production

Alabama legislation is advancing in the House Wednesday to strictly define male and female based on reproductive systems. LGBT activists are against the bill.

February 21, 2024

Kentucky Republican says early childhood education is the answer to workforce, childcare crises

KY state Sen. Danny Carroll wants to bolster early childhood education in the state to free up parents to work as federal pandemic aid pandemic dries up.

February 21, 2024

Medicaid expansion in Georgia looks unlikely this year, but advocates want lawmakers to keep trying

As Georgia Gov. Kemp sues the federal government to extend the life of his Georgia Pathways program, Medicaid expansion advocates feel that expansion in Georgia is unlikely for 2024.

February 21, 2024

Alabama frozen embryo ruling will limit fertility treatment access, critics say

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created during fertility treatments are children under state law. Critics said this risks limiting fertility treatments in the state.

February 21, 2024

Maryland Gov. Moore endorses bills aimed at mitigating housing crisis

Maryland Gov. Moore testified in favor of legislation that would make housing more affordable and protect tenants during a bill hearing on Feb. 20, 2024.

February 20, 2024

New Hampshire lawmakers weigh expanding settlement fund for youth center abuse victims

New Hampshire faces around 1,200 lawsuits alleging abuse going back decades against juveniles at the Sununu Youth Services Center. Lawmakers established a fund as an alternative to litigation.

February 20, 2024

Wisconsin lawmakers vote on tax cuts, veto powers and hunting fees in final session push

The Wisconsin Legislature completed its work for the session by voting on everything from a massive tax cut to raising out-of-state hunting fees on Tuesday.

February 20, 2024

GOP-backed defamation bill in Florida will 'destroy conservative media,' radio host warns

Florida radio host Trey Radel warns the dangers of the GOP-backed defamation bill aimed to hold the liberal media accountable he says will ultimately "destroy conservative media."

February 20, 2024

Florida bill would establish tougher penalties for children caught carrying guns

A new bill in Florida would create harsher penalties for children carrying guns, including making it a first-degree felony for a minor's first illegal possession of a firearm.