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November 15, 2022

Arkansas' SAFE Act was implemented to protect children: Leslie Rutledge

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge discusses the state's law that banned gender-affirming care for minors. 

September 30, 2022

Newsom signs legislation making California a sanctuary state for transgender procedures

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that aims to make California a sanctuary state for transgender proceduers.

September 24, 2022

New bill pushes to make Iran sanctions permanent amid White House JCPOA

Newly proposed bipartisan legislation introduced Thursday aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. It's being called the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act.

September 14, 2022

California Gov. Newsom signs new social media transparency bill into state law

Gov. Newsom signed a bill into California law Tuesday that requires social media companies to post their terms of service on hate and discrimination publicly.

September 9, 2022

GOP nominee vindicated of campaign funding violation

Republican nominee for Congress, Alek Skarlatos, has been cleared of a campaign funding violation. He was earlier accused of using his nonprofit to fund his campaign.

September 9, 2022

Senate confirms Natalie Wight as the Oregon US attorney

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Natalie Wight as Oregon’s U.S. attorney. She will become the first Black and second Asian American person to serve as the district’s U.S. attorney.

September 8, 2022

Senators preview details of religious rights amendment to gay marriage bill

Two key senators in the Senate's gay marriage negotiations Thursday previewed the substance of an amendment they plan to introduce, possibly next week.

September 7, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis: Governor says ‘privatization is on the table’

Officials touted progress made at Jackson's water treatment facility. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said that he is open to privatization to restore the system.

September 2, 2022

Biden nominates law professor to be 9th Circuit judge

President Joe Biden nominated a University of Montana law professor to be a judge on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

September 1, 2022

California bill to make vasectomies cheaper advances to Gov. Gavin Newsom

A California bill to make vasectomies cheaper advances to Gov. Gavin Newsom. If passed, insurance plans will cover the procedure without charging co-pays or deductibles.