Legislation - Page 29

January 19, 2024

Democratic Gov. Beshear blasts Kentucky House Republicans' spending plan

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear denounced House Republicans' spending plan, claiming it is insufficient to fund education, Medicaid, natural disaster response, and state employees.

January 19, 2024

Maryland Black Caucus releases legislative agenda, prioritizes health, housing and criminal justice reform

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland drew attention to measures they will prioritize in 2024 regarding health, housing access, education, and criminal justice reform.

January 19, 2024

Republican-led Kentucky House panel approves 'three-strikes' anti-crime bill

A GOP-led committee in the Kentucky House approved legislation that would keep felons locked up after three violent offenses. Critics say it doesn't address the actual causes of crime.

January 19, 2024

Giants stars Saquon Barkley, Tommy DeVito reveal gambling fans send requests if bets don't hit

Saquon Barkley and Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants spoke to Fox News Digital about the rise of sports gambling and the odd requests they get from fans.

January 19, 2024

Freedom Caucus revolts in South Carolina over claims GOP plans to 'muzzle' legislative powers, boost Dems

The South Carolina Freedom Caucus is hitting back at their fellow Republicans over legislation they say is intended to "muzzle" their ability to participate in the legislative process.

January 18, 2024

Kentucky Senate approves proposal to end odd-year elections for state office

The Kentucky Senate approved a proposal to switch state elections to even-numbered years to avoid voter fatigue. Similar measures have been approved before but always die in the House.

January 18, 2024

Virginia Democrats vote down bill that would serve harsher penalties to drug dealers

A Virginia Senate committee voted against a bill that would expand the circumstances under which drug dealers could be charged with felony homicide in overdose cases.

January 17, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he'll veto bill with outright ban on youth tackle football

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he would veto a bill that would ban youth tackle football up to age 12, though he wants to continue working with lawmakers to keep it safe.

January 17, 2024

Billionaires planning new California city unveil further details of proposal

California Forever, the billionaire-backed company buying up land in Solano County to build a new city there, released more details of their plan ahead of the November election.

January 17, 2024

Stopping or standing on Las Vegas Strip bridges now punishable by jail time

California's Clark County has approved a new ordinance that prohibits people from holding up pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges, punishable by a fine or jail time.