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California bill protects doctors who mail abortion pills to out-of-state patients

March 17, 2023

California bill protects doctors who mail abortion pills to out-of-state patients

New California legislation would protect doctors who mail abortion pills to patients in other states, as well as those who mail contraceptives and transgender-related medications.

Texas man sues 3 women who helped ex-wife get abortion pills in first-of-its-kind case

March 15, 2023

Texas man sues 3 women who helped ex-wife get abortion pills in first-of-its-kind case

A Texas man is taking his ex-wife's friends to court, claiming they helped helped her obtain medication to terminate her pregnancy without his knowledge, breaking state law.

Florida GOP lawmaker says Democrats should change name to 'hypocrats' amid push to 'cancel' the party

March 14, 2023

Florida GOP lawmaker says Democrats should change name to 'hypocrats' amid push to 'cancel' the party

Florida GOP state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia isn't giving up on his push to “cancel” the Sunshine State's Democratic Party over its past support of slavery.

Texas legislators look to give voters final decision on Daylight Saving Time

March 12, 2023

Texas legislators look to give voters final decision on Daylight Saving Time

Texas state lawmakers introduced two bills last week to eliminate Daylight Saving Time and put the final decision in the hands of voters.

AG Patrick Morrisey: West Virginia is trying to protect women's sports

March 10, 2023

AG Patrick Morrisey: West Virginia is trying to protect women's sports

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joins 'America Reports' to explain the state's effort to keep 'fairness' in women's sports after a court blocked a proposed ban on transgender athletes.

Alaskan lawmakers reject pay hikes for state governor, top leaders

March 8, 2023

Alaskan lawmakers reject pay hikes for state governor, top leaders

Alaskan lawmakers rejected a proposal that would raise pay for the state's governor and top leaders. Officials suggested the increase due to salaries not keeping up with inflation.

Texas bill proposes tax credits for nondivorced, traditional married couples

March 8, 2023

Texas bill proposes tax credits for nondivorced, traditional married couples

Legislation was proposed in Texas that that would give tax credits to qualifying families with four or more children; however, not everyone agrees with rule for qualification.

Oklahoma non-binary Democrat censured for harboring fugitive in state capitol office

March 7, 2023

Oklahoma non-binary Democrat censured for harboring fugitive in state capitol office

An Oklahoma state legislator was censured Tuesday for harboring a person wanted for questioning after allegedly assaulting a trooper and House representative last week.

'Greater Idaho' movement to absorb rural Oregon counties 'bad for the country,' top Dem warns

March 5, 2023

'Greater Idaho' movement to absorb rural Oregon counties 'bad for the country,' top Dem warns

A campaign to have rural eastern Oregon secede from the blue state and join conservative Idaho has "no chance" of becoming a reality, according to Idaho's top state Senate Democrat.

Whitmer's $79B budget proposal chock full of protections for equity, inclusion and 'reproductive freedom'

March 4, 2023

Whitmer's $79B budget proposal chock full of protections for equity, inclusion and 'reproductive freedom'

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $79 billion budget proposal, a record high for the state of Michigan should it pass, comes with an onslaught of support for progressive motives and ideas.