Legislation - Page 32

December 20, 2023

French legislators pass controversial immigration bill aiming to strengthen deportation measures

The French parliament has approved a controversial immigration bill aimed at enhancing the country's ability to deport unwanted foreigners. The bill passed with a 349-186 vote.

December 19, 2023

Teachers union boss Randi Weingarten claims school choice 'undermines democracy'

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was seen in a viral video saying that school choice "undermines democracy." She made the remarks in October at a conference.

December 17, 2023

Former Florida state rep who sponsored 'Don't Say Gay' bill breaks silence after prison sentence: 'Dark days'

A former Florida state representative who sponsored legislation Democrats dubbed the "Don't Say Gay" bill is speaking out after being sentenced to prison for wire fraud.

December 15, 2023

Biden administration commits millions in new funding to Columbia River Basin restoration

The Biden administration has agreed to work alongside certain groups to develop a plan to save the fish in the Columbia River Basin.

December 15, 2023

Biden DOJ’s gun law blueprint will impact ability to defend yourself: Gun rights groups

Gun rights groups are set to defy the Justice Department's rollout of model legislation that gives states a framework to codify gun storage requirements.

December 6, 2023

GOP lawmakers want to eliminate passport backlog with sweeping reform bill: 'Transformative approach'

Two Republican lawmakers are introducing sweeping passport reform legislation in an effort to reduce backlogs and to make the system easier for Americans.

December 6, 2023

Vulnerable Dem senators take credit for delaying IRS requirement stemming from bill they helped pass

Democrat Sens. Sherrod Brown and Jon Tester are claiming credit for the IRS' temporary delay of a new 1099-K reporting requirement, despite voting for the bill that required it.

November 20, 2023

PA Gov. Shapiro pushes for school vouchers, minimum wage increase and gun violence legislation

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is urging the state Legislature to pass a private school voucher program, increase the minimum wage and approve bills addressing gun violence.

November 15, 2023

Texas judge no longer denying she used encrypted messaging apps for county business

A Houston-area Democrat serving as a judge in Texas now claims she used encrypted apps to conduct public business, but in 2022, she denied using the apps for years.

November 14, 2023

Massachusetts town approves permit to fly Palestinian flag on public flagpole

The town of North Andover, Massachusetts, approved an application to fly the Palestinian flag on a public flagpole in the Town Common until Dec. 7.