Legislation - Page 46

February 2, 2023

Virginia Dems killed measures aimed at combatting antisemitism — just before Holocaust Remembrance Day

Virginia Democrats killed bills supported by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin aimed at combatting antisemitism just two days before Holocaust Remembrance Day.

January 31, 2023

North Carolina Senate leader backs literacy test repeal

One of North Carolina's most important Senate leaders has supported the literacy test repeal. Senate leader Phil Berger said he believes such language should not be in the constitution.

January 30, 2023

Mississippi senators push bill to specify lawmakers must meet in public

Mississippi senators are pushing a bill that specifies that lawmakers must meet in public, prohibiting closed-door meetings. These meetings discuss legislative strategy and policy.

January 30, 2023

Minnesota passes sweeping abortion bill dubbed 'extreme' by GOP lawmaker

Minnesota State Sen. Julia Coleman argues the new bill, which guarantees the right to an abortion, is the most extreme abortion legislation in the country.

January 20, 2023

West Virginia bill to ban minors gender-affirming care advances

A West Virginia bill would ban minors from obtaining gender-affirming surgery from physicians. The bill was sent to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

January 19, 2023

Larry Elder takes aim at San Francisco’s $5 million reparations plan: ‘When do we stop?’

TV and radio host Larry Elder is taking aim at a new proposal in San Francisco to give $5 million to longtime Black residents in the city, asking "When do we stop?"

January 19, 2023

DeSantis awards $100M for hurricane erosion recovery efforts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded $100 million for hurricane erosion recovery efforts cause by Hurricane Ian and Nicole. The money will help repair damage in 16 coastal counties.

January 18, 2023

Utah bill looks to ban gender-affirming surgery for minors

A proposed bill in Utah would ban gender-affirming surgery for minors. Several states across the U.S. have considered similar bans, including Florida, Arkansas, and Arizona.

January 17, 2023

Tim Moore reveals new North Carolina House committee leaders

Speaker Tim Moore announced North Carolina's new House committee leaders on Tuesday. Two former House members have returned as representatives and have scored committee positions.

January 13, 2023

New York Democrats introduce Santos Act aimed at preventing candidates from lying about background

A new bill aimed at Rep. George Santos' lies about his resume and family history would require congressional candidates to file more background information with the FEC.