Legislation - Page 24

February 12, 2024

'Make it quick!' Virginia legislature's short time limit for public comments leaves some feeling disrespected

The time limits on public comments during Virginia's legislative sessions causes some citizens to feel ignored, even as lawmakers agree that there must be some type of time management.

February 12, 2024

Plans for mine near Georgia wildlife refuge proceed, environmentalists call it a 'death warrant'

Twin Pines Minerals' planned mine near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp is nearing approval by Georgia regulators, despite concerns it could damage the swamp.

February 12, 2024

New Mexico legislators consider how to use multibillion-dollar oil surplus as spending plan advances

New Mexico lawmakers advanced a budget proposal that would set aside money for long term investments, opening a literacy institute, and compensate farmers when wolves kill livestock.

February 9, 2024

Nebraska state senator wants to hire a hacker to break into state systems

Nebraska State Sen. Lippincott presented a bill that would give the Nebraska State Patrol $200,000 to hire a hacker to find vulnerabilities in the state's computer systems.

February 9, 2024

Kentucky House unanimously passes bill requiring disclosure of teacher sexual misconduct allegations

The Kentucky House passed a bill that would make it easier for school administrators to know when a job applicant in their district has been accused of misconduct elsewhere.

February 8, 2024

New Mexico bill to lower income taxes and cap investment tax break advances

The New Mexico House passed a package of tax changes that includes lowering state income tax and tax breaks for the medical workforce and for child care providers.

February 8, 2024

Republican Virginia Gov. Youngkin to review Democrat-led gun control measures

Republican VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin will review dozens of pieces of gun-related legislation that were passed through Virginia's Democrat-controlled Assembly.

February 8, 2024

Georgia House passes $5B state budget increase for teacher raises, infrastructure

Georgia's House passed a bill to add $5 billion to the state's budget for projects such as roadbuilding, building a medical school and a dental school, and giving raises to teachers.

February 8, 2024

Alabama lawmakers propose bill to introduce state lottery, 10 casinos

Alabama lawmakers unveiled a bill to authorize a state lottery and ten casinos, some of which would be run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at existing locations.

February 7, 2024

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators attempt to disrupt Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont as he gives annual speech

Protestors inside the Connecticut State Capitol building in Hartford called for a cease-fire in Gaza as Gov. Ned Lamont presented the State of the State address.