Legislation - Page 26

February 27, 2024

Last minute Kentucky bill would add exceptions to state abortion ban

A bill aimed at easing Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban by creating limited exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest has been introduced in the GOP-dominated House.

February 26, 2024

Oregon lawmakers consider changing beloved anti-urban sprawl law to fight housing crisis

As Oregon faces a housing shortage and rising homelessness, lawmakers are considering a bill to alter the growth boundaries on cities to prevent urban sprawl and preserve nature.

February 26, 2024

Virginia Democrats send Republican Gov. Youngkin bill to raise minimum wage

The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly sent Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin legislation that would increase the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2026.

February 26, 2024

Alabama lawmakers seek to protect IVF services after backlash to state Supreme Court ruling

Alabama lawmakers are trying to protect in vitro fertilization services after the state Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos prompted providers to pause IVF services.

February 23, 2024

Florida law allowing residents to stand their ground against ‘crack bears’ is one step closer to reality

Florida is close to allowing residents to shoot bears in self-defense as a bill dubbed “the cocaine bear bill" on social media makes its way through the state legislature.

February 23, 2024

Florida bill would allow residents to kill 'crack bears' in self-defense

Florida is close to allowing residents to shoot bears in self-defense as a bill dubbed “the cocaine bear bill" on social media makes its way through the state legislature.

February 23, 2024

Kentucky bill would foster cutting-edge research collaboration between universities

The Kentucky Senate's Bill 1 this session will be a measure meant to catalyze research collaboration between the state's universities in an effort to raise Kentucky's research profile.

February 23, 2024

Kentucky House votes to change child labor laws, food stamp recipient requirements

The Kentucky House approved bills that would add requirements to be met before receiving food stamps and remove the cap on the number of hours older teens can work on school nights.

February 23, 2024

Critics of Georgia religious rights protection bill say it would be used for discrimination

GA lawmakers have proposed a religious rights protection bill. Opponents say it would provide a legal shield for discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in the name of religion.

February 23, 2024

Wisconsin Assembly approves bill to hike hunting and fishing license fees for out-of-state residents

The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed a bill on Thursday aimed at raising fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for out-of-state residents.