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

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.

GOP nominee vindicated of campaign funding violation

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.

Senate confirms Natalie Wight as the Oregon US attorney

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.

Senators preview details of religious rights amendment to gay marriage bill

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.

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

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.

Biden nominates law professor to be 9th Circuit judge

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.

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

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.

New York ‘gun free’ zones go into effect

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."

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

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.

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

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.