Legislation - Page 49

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.

September 1, 2022

New York ‘gun free’ zones go into effect

A federal judge let a New York gun law go forward on Wednesday evening. The controversial law has created "gun free zones" in areas that are deemed "sensitive."

August 31, 2022

New York legislation designates Times Square a 'gun free' zone

New York City's iconic Times Square has been designated a "Gun Free Zone." On Thursday, a law takes effect that sets strict standards for concealed carry permits.

August 19, 2022

Rep. Dusty Johnson introduces 'Mount Rushmore Protection Act' after ex-NBA player calls to retire phrase

Rep. Dusty Johnson introduced a bill Friday that prohibits the use of federal funds to change any aspect of Mount Rushmore National Memorial after Jalen Rose's comments.

August 18, 2022

Biden still claiming Dem bill will fight inflation despite evidence it won't

President Biden continues to claim that Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act will reduce inflation as multiple analyses suggest the opposite may happen.

August 7, 2022

Manchin says Trump campaigning against him may, 'help me,' after former president makes 2024 threat

Sen. Joe Manchin dismissed former President Donald Trump's claims he would campaign against the senator in 2024 following Trump's comments at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

July 30, 2022

House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that will aid families with home and business damage and losses due to wildfires and drought caused by climate change.

July 23, 2022

Newsom signs gun control bill modeled after Texas abortion law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed gun legislation inspired by Texas' heartbeat law, now allowing private citizens to sue those who violate state gun restrictions.

July 20, 2022

Indiana constitutional carry went into effect just 16 days before 'Good Samaritan' took out mall shooter

Indiana became the 24th state to pass a constitutional carry law earlier this year. It went into effect just 16 days before the shooting at Greenwood Park Mall.

July 19, 2022

Navajo Nation considering legislation to legalize same-sex marriage

The Navajo Nation announced that the Native American tribe's legislative body is considering a bill to enshrine same-sex marriage into the tribe's code of law.