July 25, 2018 John Goodman lends voice against Missouri's 'right-to-work' bill, calls it 'corporate greed' Missouri unions are getting some Hollywood help in their fight against the state’s proposed right-to-work law ahead of an Aug. 7 referendum, reports said Tuesday.
July 21, 2018 McCaskill promises duck boat 'solutions,' despite government inaction after past tragedies U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., pledged Friday to look into “legislative solutions” to improve the safety of amphibious vehicles like duck boats after 17 people died in the Table Rock Lake tragedy Thursday.
June 24, 2018 Idle lawmakers' chair game outrages mother who lost her son in 2013 A New York mother whose son was killed in a traffic accident is outraged that state politicians ended their 2018 session Thursday without renewing speed cameras – but had time for fun and games at the state capitol.
June 11, 2018 NJ governor signs bill allowing sports betting Calling it a dream come true and with plans to lay down New Jersey's first sports bet Thursday, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to take wagers.
May 29, 2018 California Senate OKs bill raising age to buy rifles, shotguns from 18 to 21 The state senate in California on Tuesday reportedly voted in favor of legislation that would up the legal purchasing age for rifles and shotguns and would set restrictions on how many long guns could be bought monthly.
May 25, 2018 Seattle plan would fine gun owners for not properly storing weapons Seattle’s mayor on Thursday unveiled a proposal to fine gun owners $500 to $10,000 for failing to lock up their firearms.
May 12, 2018 Oklahoma governor vetoes gun carry bill in defeat for NRA Oklahoma's Republican Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed a bill late Friday that would have authorized adults to carry firearms without a permit or training, dealing a rare defeat to the National Rifle Association in a conservative state.
May 12, 2018 Oklahoma Senate passes 'Constitutional Carry' gun bill, sends to governor The Oklahoma Senate on Wednesday night passed the so-called “Constitutional Carry” gun bill in a 33-9 vote. The bill, which passed the state’s House of Representatives about a week ago, will now be presented to Gov. Mary Fallin for a signature.
May 8, 2018 Effort to eliminate florist licenses in Louisiana becomes a thorny issue Florists in Louisiana are speaking out after a proposal that would have done away with a licensing and testing requirement failed last week.
May 3, 2018 Illinois Senate passes bill that requires LGBT history in public schools The Illinois Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would require public schools in the state to teach lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) history, as well as use inclusive and “non-discriminatory” textbooks.
