Legislation - Page 23

February 14, 2024

Alabama lottery, casino bill faces first hurdle as GOP aims to get it before voters this fall

A proposal to allow sports betting, a lottery, and up to ten casinos in AL will be voted on by a House committee. If it passes, it could be up for a full House vote this week.

February 14, 2024

Kentucky Senate approves bill to curb DEI initiatives at public universities

The KY Senate passed a Republican-backed bill that would limit diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at Kentucky's public colleges and universities.

February 14, 2024

Virginia paves the way for marijuana sales, assisted suicide as Assembly deadline looms

Virginia legislators addressed hundreds of bills as the deadline by which all legislation except budget bills must clear its originating chamber arrived.

February 14, 2024

Virginia advances bill that would enable DACA recipients to become police officers

Virginia State Sen. Jeremy McPike is the lead sponsor of a bill that would allow DACA recipients to become eligible for jobs in law enforcement.

February 13, 2024

North Carolina Gov. Cooper signs executive order to conserve 1M acres of forests and wetlands

NC Gov. Cooper signed an executive order that sets targets to conserve and restore millions of acres of forests and wetlands and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.

February 13, 2024

Wisconsin's GOP-led Legislature makes second attempt to draw maps before Supreme Court does

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Senate is attempting to pass a new legislative map before the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court does, officials say.

February 13, 2024

South Dakota Gov. Noem fills 2 legislative seats after state Supreme Court ruling on conflicts of interest

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has filled two legislative seats that had been vacant, one of which had been empty for months, after a ruling by the state Supreme Court.

February 13, 2024

Kentucky proposal to freeze property tax for older homeowners clears Senate

A proposal to freeze the property taxes of Kentucky residents age 65 and older who own their home and reside there was passed by the state Senate.

February 13, 2024

Minnesota Legislature poised to amend rule limiting law enforcement in schools

The Minnesota Legislature convened on Monday with a focus on addressing a law from the previous year that restricted police powers in schools, officials say.

February 13, 2024

AZ Republicans sue over Biden’s creation of new national monument near Grand Canyon, limiting mining

Arizona's top two Republicans say Biden exceeded his authority in designating the new monument, which will preserve land around the Grand Canyon and limit the area from mining.