Legislation - Page 43

March 22, 2023

Lawmaker says his state may need to 'divorce' from USDA over this ingredient in school lunches

An Iowa lawmaker is pushing a bill to prohibit the use of margarine and vegetable oil in public school meals, claiming that butter alternatives cause illness.

March 21, 2023

Georgia lawmakers pass bill banning gender-transition treatments for minors now heads to Gov. Kemp's desk

Georgia state lawmakers approved a bill banning gender transition procedures for minors and holding medical professionals criminally and civilly liable for offering them.

March 21, 2023

California law mandating handgun safety features violates Second Amendment, judge says

A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law that restricts the sale of new handguns, stating that parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.

March 21, 2023

Biden signs legislation nullifying DC criminal code changes

President Biden signed a measure on Monday that nullified the overhaul of the criminal code of the nation's capital. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Republicans hailed the move.

March 20, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers approve bill increasing homestead tax credit

Lawmakers in Arkansas approved a bill that would increase property tax credits for thousands of homeowners. The legislation will boost the tax credit from $375 to $425.

March 17, 2023

California bill protects doctors who mail abortion pills to out-of-state patients

New California legislation would protect doctors who mail abortion pills to patients in other states, as well as those who mail contraceptives and transgender-related medications.

March 15, 2023

Texas man sues 3 women who helped ex-wife get abortion pills in first-of-its-kind case

A Texas man is taking his ex-wife's friends to court, claiming they helped helped her obtain medication to terminate her pregnancy without his knowledge, breaking state law.

March 14, 2023

Florida GOP lawmaker says Democrats should change name to 'hypocrats' amid push to 'cancel' the party

Florida GOP state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia isn't giving up on his push to “cancel” the Sunshine State's Democratic Party over its past support of slavery.

March 12, 2023

Texas legislators look to give voters final decision on Daylight Saving Time

Texas state lawmakers introduced two bills last week to eliminate Daylight Saving Time and put the final decision in the hands of voters.

March 10, 2023

AG Patrick Morrisey: West Virginia is trying to protect women's sports

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joins 'America Reports' to explain the state's effort to keep 'fairness' in women's sports after a court blocked a proposed ban on transgender athletes.