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August 8, 2023

DeSantis says he does not support abortion ban violation punishments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis explained in an interview that aired on Monday that he would not support punishments for women who are found to violate abortion ban.

August 3, 2023

ACLU challenges Texas drag ban, set to go into effect next month

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block a Texas Senate bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, that targets drag performances.

August 1, 2023

New York eyes decriminalizing prostitution after Maine takes similar steps

The state of New York has its eye set on fully decriminalizing prostitution, which would be a first for the nation; however, such a law may actually increase sex trafficking.

July 29, 2023

Second Amendment advocates celebrate Alaska Gov. Dunleavy signing gun store law: 'A protective shield'

The NRA is applauding Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy for signing a measure that seeks to block state and local officials from closing gun stores during disasters declared by the governor.

July 29, 2023

New blue state law gives government increased power to target pregnancy centers

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law that empowers the state attorney general to crack down on pregnancy centers that use "deceptive tactics."

July 24, 2023

Biden blowing off Black voters, reparations activists say: the president 'needs to act'

President Biden is taking Black voters for granted and losing their support by remaining silent on reparations for Black Americans, according to pro-reparations activists.

July 20, 2023

Biden under pressure to act on reparations as movement to make amends for slavery gains steam

President Biden is facing increased pressure to use his authority to advance efforts to give reparations to Black Americans as a way to make amends for slavery and racism.

July 19, 2023

Newsom's mental health plan would take $700 million away from services, redirect money to housing homeless

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's mental health plan would strip over $700 million from annual services provided by county governments, according to a new report.

July 18, 2023

North Carolina lawmakers delay legislative progress for another week due to budget negotiations, summer travel

Budget negotiations and summer travel is delaying another week of formal work at the General Assembly of North Carolina. Five bills vetoed by Gov. Cooper remain pending.

July 17, 2023

‘Husband,’ ‘wife’ scrubbed from federal law under House Democrat bill, replaced with ‘spouse’

California Democrat Julia Brownley proposed new legislation Friday that would amend federal law, replacing the words "husband" and "wife" with the word "spouses."