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House GOP to require Biden to declassify info on Wuhan lab, COVID origins

March 3, 2023

House GOP to require Biden to declassify info on Wuhan lab, COVID origins

The bill to declassify COVID origin information, led by Chairman Mike Gallagher of the newly-formed House Select Committee on China, is expected to become law.

Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property, near schools

March 3, 2023

Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property, near schools

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation placing restrictions on drag shows and becoming first state to severely limit the performances. The law takes effect in July.

Ohio governor says making East Palestine safe 'can't happen overnight'

March 1, 2023

Ohio governor says making East Palestine safe 'can't happen overnight'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told a camera crew on Wednesday that making East Palestine safe after February's Norfolk Southern train derailment would not happen "overnight."

Washington State lawmakers pass shield law for abortion procedures

February 28, 2023

Washington State lawmakers pass shield law for abortion procedures

Washington state legislators approved a shield law on Tuesday that offers protection to out-of-state gender-affirming and reproductive care patients and state officials.

Democrat introduces bill that would mandate polling places in Nevada jails

February 23, 2023

Democrat introduces bill that would mandate polling places in Nevada jails

A bill proposed by a Democratic lawmaker in Nevada will require city and county jails in the state to provide a polling place for incarcerated prisoners.

Texas lawmakers consider legalizing 'green cremation' process

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.