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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.

California reparations panel calls to amend state constitution to legalize racial discrimination

May 12, 2023

California reparations panel calls to amend state constitution to legalize racial discrimination

California's reparations task force formally recommended that the state legislature repeal a constitutional amendment that prohibits racial discrimination.

California reparations committee calls for ending cash bail, no longer prosecuting low-level crimes

May 11, 2023

California reparations committee calls for ending cash bail, no longer prosecuting low-level crimes

California's reparations task force is pushing for the state to end cash bail and no longer prosecute low-level crimes to make amends for anti-Black racism.

Minnesota prepares for near-total ban on 'forever chemicals'

May 9, 2023

Minnesota prepares for near-total ban on 'forever chemicals'

Minnesota is close to banning non-essential uses of “forever chemicals." Lawmakers are naming the legislation after a woman who spent her last months campaigning for restrictions.

Florida bans Chinese citizens from buying land: 'We don't want the CCP in the Sunshine State,' DeSantis says

May 8, 2023

Florida bans Chinese citizens from buying land: 'We don't want the CCP in the Sunshine State,' DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning Chinese citizens from purchasing land in Florida and restricting property purchases by other "countries of concern."

DeSantis shreds reporter over gender surgeries, says 'to cut off the private parts' of minors is 'mutilation'

May 5, 2023

DeSantis shreds reporter over gender surgeries, says 'to cut off the private parts' of minors is 'mutilation'

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went off on a reporter Friday over a question referring to gender surgeries for minors as "healthcare."

North Carolina advances flurry of conservative bills as GOP supermajority looms over Dem gov's veto threats

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.