Legislation - Page 52

February 9, 2023

Indiana bill would ban protests at private residences as trend of targeting officials' homes grows

Legislators in Indiana are debating a proposed law that would make it a felony to picket or protest outside someone's home, regardless of whether they are elected officials.

February 8, 2023

North Carolina legislature confirms Nels Roseland as state controller

The North Carolina legislature has confirmed Nels Roseland as state controller on Wednesday. Roseland was confirmed by unanimous vote in both the House and Senate.

February 5, 2023

Push for a 4-day work week picks up steam — and critics

A growing number of voices are pushing for the U.S. to embrace a four-day work week, leading critics to question the wisdom of what would be a cultural sea change.

February 3, 2023

Hochul faces backlash from fellow Democrats over 'unjust' proposal to ban sale of flavored tobacco products

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pushback – even from her own party – over her proposal to prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state.

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?"