Legislation - Page 44

Alabama makes it a crime to panhandle, loiter on roads as homeless advocates cry foul

May 28, 2023

Alabama makes it a crime to panhandle, loiter on roads as homeless advocates cry foul

A new Alabama law set to go in effect in August bans panhandling and loitering on state highways and roadways, something advocates say will help enhance public safety.

Dems make last minute changes to soften criminal penalties in bill intended to save thousands from drug deaths

May 26, 2023

Dems make last minute changes to soften criminal penalties in bill intended to save thousands from drug deaths

Democratic lawmakers in Nevada softened the threshold of fentanyl possession required for a low-level drug trafficking charge as part of a new bill aimed at saving lives from overdose.

Missouri AG urges Kansas City police to enforce transgender care restrictions law

May 25, 2023

Missouri AG urges Kansas City police to enforce transgender care restrictions law

Missouri's attorney general is urging Kansas City police to enforce a state law that bans transgender health care for minors after the police chief said the department will not.

New bill would force detained illegal immigrants to provide DNA, fingerprints for nationwide crime enforcement

May 23, 2023

New bill would force detained illegal immigrants to provide DNA, fingerprints for nationwide crime enforcement

A bill proposed in the Alabama state legislature would require illegal immigrants detained by law enforcement to provide their fingerprints and a DNA sample.

Nebraska senator flips out debating ban on sex change surgeries for minors, screams 'we need trans people'

May 20, 2023

Nebraska senator flips out debating ban on sex change surgeries for minors, screams 'we need trans people'

A Friday morning session in the unicameral Nebraska legislature devolved into chaos after one Democratic lawmaker began shouting her support for transgender people.

Oklahoma energy producers push back on Biden admin, 'woke' lenders putting squeeze on bank accounts

May 18, 2023

Oklahoma energy producers push back on Biden admin, 'woke' lenders putting squeeze on bank accounts

Oklahoma politicians and leaders within the fossil fuel industry have stepped up to combat what they believe is overreach by the federal government through ESG.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.