Legislation - Page 39

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.

May 3, 2023

'Candy cops': Food, beverage industry slam California bill that may change how favorite snacks taste

The food and beverage industry is fighting to kill a bill making its way through the California Legislature that critics argue could negatively impact America's favorite snacks.

May 2, 2023

Left-wing protestors swarm Texas Capitol, shut down proceedings on bill banning child gender surgery: Reports

The Texas Capitol was swarmed by left-wing protestors Monday, who disrupted proceedings in the House chamber on a bill banning child gender transition procedures.

May 2, 2023

California reparations panel to recommend 'down payments' to Black residents, abolishing cash bail

California's reparations task force is recommending the state apologize and issue "down payments" to Black residents as a way to make amends for slavery and racism.

May 2, 2023

Woman says she knew her biological daughter was meant to be trans because her 'food choices were odd'

A woman who testified against a Louisiana bill that would ban sex change surgeries for minors in the state said she knew her biological daughter was a boy because her “food choices were odd."

May 2, 2023

Ex-trans teens voice support for state bill to ban sex change surgeries for minors: 'Severe and irreversible'

Two teen girls who once identified as transgender spoke out Tuesday in favor of a Louisiana bill that would ban sex change surgeries for minors in the state.

May 1, 2023

De-transitioner reacts to Biden DOJ suing Tennessee over sex changes for minors

The Justice Department is hurting children by challenging a Tennessee state law that bans sex reassignment procedures for kids, according to a prominent online influencer.

April 29, 2023

Two Democrat governors sign laws aiming to help out-of-state minors get sex change surgeries, abortions

Minnesota and Washington – both led by Democrat governors – have enacted laws for those who travel to their states seeking an abortion or sex-change surgeries.

April 29, 2023

Colorado Dems vote against harsher penalties for indecent exposure to kids because it could 'ban drag shows'

Colorado Democrats voted against a measure to enhance criminal penalties for indecent exposure in view of a minor, with one lawmaker claiming the bill could “ban" drag shows.

April 28, 2023

Montana bill to ban personal use of TikTok stalled in state House as end to legislative session looms

Legislation proposed in Montana ban the use of TikTok on personal devices is on hold, and the state's 90-day legislative session ends next week.