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.
January 17, 2024 Alaska legislators fail to overturn governor's education funding veto as new session opens The Alaska Legislature failed to override Gov. Dunleavy's veto of $87 million in extra education funding, but there is still another chance to do so as educators plead for more funding.
January 17, 2024 California advances bill banning tackle football for children under 12 Sacramento Youth Football commissioner Jay Earhart argues the switch to flag football would 'seriously alienate' inner-city and rural youth from playing football and says the bill is 'overreach' and is not about children's safety.
January 17, 2024 North Carolina confirms ex-felon can run for office The North Carolina State Board of Elections ruled that Republican ex-felon Joseph Gibson III is able to run for office because he has been discharged for his crimes.
January 17, 2024 Minnesota Gov. Walz proposes $982 million infrastructure plan with focus on preservation Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a $982 million public infrastructure plan for the 2024 legislative session, focusing on preserving existing buildings.
January 16, 2024 Maryland Gov. Moore restores $150 million to transportation budget after proposed cuts Maryland Gov. Moore says $150 million will be restored to the transportation budget after a proposed $3.3 billion cut, which will fully restore local governments' transportation funds.
