Legislation - Page 45

February 20, 2023

Texas lawmakers consider legalizing 'green cremation' process

Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would add water cremation as a way to breakdown the human body into minerals and bone fragments after death.

February 19, 2023

San Francisco considers repealing law that boycotted conservative states over anti-LGBTQ, abortion legislation

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors could soon repeal all or parts of a 2016 law that prohibited city-funded travel and contracting with 30 conservative states.

February 17, 2023

Two Idaho lawmakers introduce legislation to criminalize giving out certain COVID-19 vaccines

Two Republican lawmakers in the Idaho state legislature have introduced a bill that would make the administering of mRNA vaccines throughout the state a crime.

February 15, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer says time for 'only thoughts and prayers' is over, vows to take action on gun violence

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the time for “only thoughts and prayers is over” as she renews calls for stronger gun laws.

February 10, 2023

Lawmaker slams media's portrayal of bill for Missouri schools to involve parents in gender discussions

State Sen. Mike Moon joined "Fox & Friends" Friday to promote his proposed legislation that would limit discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

February 10, 2023

Missouri lawmaker rips media coverage of bill limiting discussion on gender ideology in schools

Missouri State Sen. Mike Moon, who sponsored the bill, argues critics don't have a good argument against his proposed legislation.

February 9, 2023

Indiana bill would ban protests at private residences as trend of targeting officials' homes grows

Legislators in Indiana are debating a proposed law that would make it a felony to picket or protest outside someone's home, regardless of whether they are elected officials.

February 8, 2023

North Carolina legislature confirms Nels Roseland as state controller

The North Carolina legislature has confirmed Nels Roseland as state controller on Wednesday. Roseland was confirmed by unanimous vote in both the House and Senate.

February 5, 2023

Push for a 4-day work week picks up steam — and critics

A growing number of voices are pushing for the U.S. to embrace a four-day work week, leading critics to question the wisdom of what would be a cultural sea change.

February 3, 2023

Hochul faces backlash from fellow Democrats over 'unjust' proposal to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pushback – even from her own party – over her proposal to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state.