Legislation - Page 38

May 17, 2023

Montana becomes first state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged

Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation Wednesday making Montana the first state to completely ban TikTok. The measure is expected to be challenged legally.

May 17, 2023

Nevada Gov. Lombardo strikes down 3 gun control bills in first vetoes of session

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo struck down three gun control bills on Wednesday in his first year as governor. The governor vetoed bills just before a news conference urged him to sign.

May 17, 2023

Minnesota Senate passes sweeping gun control laws, including 'red flag law'

The Minnesota Senate passed two major gun control laws, including the controversial "red flag law," which could temporarily ban someone from possessing firearms.

May 15, 2023

California reparations panel wants to give state agency veto power over local real estate decisions

California's reparations task force wants to require cities with allegedly segregated neighborhoods to submit their real estate ordinances for review to a state agency.

May 12, 2023

California reparations panel calls to amend state constitution to legalize racial discrimination

California's reparations task force formally recommended that the state legislature repeal a constitutional amendment that prohibits racial discrimination.

May 11, 2023

California reparations committee calls for ending cash bail, no longer prosecuting low-level crimes

California's reparations task force is pushing for the state to end cash bail and no longer prosecute low-level crimes to make amends for anti-Black racism.

May 9, 2023

Minnesota prepares for near-total ban on 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota is close to banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals." Lawmakers are naming the legislation after a woman who spent her last months campaigning for restrictions.

May 8, 2023

Florida bans Chinese citizens from buying land: 'We don't want the CCP in the Sunshine State,' DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida and restricting property purchases by other "countries of concern."

May 5, 2023

DeSantis shreds reporter over gender surgeries, says 'to cut off the private parts' of minors is 'mutilation'

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went off on a reporter Friday over a question referring to gender surgeries for minors as "healthcare."

May 5, 2023

North Carolina advances flurry of conservative bills as GOP supermajority looms over Dem gov's veto threats

North Carolina lawmakers this week approved dozens of bills in a marathon legislative session as state Republicans continued riding a wave of momentum.