Legislation - Page 40

September 12, 2023

Dems embroiled in scandal for supporting massive spending bill that gave large sums to their own private orgs

Democrat members of the Nevada Assembly are embroiled in scandal after they voted to pass a massive spending bill that benefited private organizations with which they are connected.

September 5, 2023

Chicago prankster places 'Nude Beach' sign on Loyola Beach, where clothing is required

A Chicago alderman posted a photo of a sign at Loyola Beach, suggesting it was clothing optional, though clothing is mandatory at the specific beach.

August 28, 2023

Missouri ban on gender-changing treatment goes into effect: 'We're protecting kids'

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joins 'America Reports' to discuss the state's law that prevents health care providers from prescribing puberty blockers and performing gender-changing surgeries on minors. 

August 24, 2023

Missouri AG tells St. Louis mayor proposed gun legislation violates state constitution's right to bear arms

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter to St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, saying her proposed gun legislation plan would violate the state constitution.

August 15, 2023

Dallas Pride cancels Night of 1,000 Drag Queens due to lack of funds: report

Dallas Pride canceled its Night of a Thousand Drag Queens after it failed to raise the necessary funding for the event, which was originally scheduled for July but bumped to August.

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."