Legislation - Page 42

July 13, 2023

Reparations push gains steam as communities nationwide consider payment plans — and not just for slavery

The campaign for government to pay reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and racism is gaining momentum as more communities across the country weigh proposals.

July 12, 2023

Iowa abortion providers sue to block state's new 'fetal-heartbeat' 6-week abortion ban

Abortion providers and the American Civil Liberties Union have filed a lawsuit against newly passed legislation in Iowa that would ban most abortions after six weeks.

July 10, 2023

Dem bill in California would mandate judges to consider race when doling out prison sentences

A Democrat-backed bill in California would require judges to consider a convicted criminal's race when determining how long to sentence them to prison.

July 8, 2023

Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors can be enforced: appeals court

An appeals court ruled that a Tennessee ban on minor transgender procedures can be enforced temporarily while the panel conducts a full review of the law.

July 7, 2023

Teens, Democrats continue push to lower voting age to 16

The Democrat-led movement to lower the voting age to 16 is gaining momentum as teenagers seek local victories while winning the support of some in the media.

July 5, 2023

Pennsylvania's Democrat governor caves on school choice program he staunchly backed to appease his own party

Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro gave into members of his own party blocking the passage of a state budget over funding for school choice despite his own support for it.

June 17, 2023

Northern California county mulls secession as local activist spearheads effort

A local activist is proposing for a northern California county to secede and become its own state, arguing for residents to have their way of life respected.

June 16, 2023

Leading activist slams Dems for dragging feet on reparations: Black vote 'is an exchange, not a gift'

Democrats are letting down Black voters at the federal level with the help of "relic" advocacy groups that refuse to confront them, according to a leading reparations activist.

June 15, 2023

A's 'excited' as Nevada governor signs Las Vegas stadium funding bill into law

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed the Athletics' Las Vegas stadium funding bill into law, and the relocation approval process is the next hurdle for the franchise.

June 15, 2023

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill setting restrictions on transgender athletes in college sports

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was joyous as he signed legislation Thursday to prohibit transgender female athletes from competing in women's college sports.