Legislation - Page 7

Father's rights: GOP is letting Democrats steal a popular issue

June 21, 2026

Father's rights: GOP is letting Democrats steal a popular issue

Shared parenting laws gain bipartisan momentum as Democrats flip to support equal custody while some Republicans block bills in Oklahoma and Louisiana.

Senate advances landmark Protect College Sports Act, ignoring SEC and Big Ten opposition with clock ticking

June 18, 2026

Senate advances landmark Protect College Sports Act, ignoring SEC and Big Ten opposition with clock ticking

The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate Commerce Committee 19-9, advancing to a full Senate vote despite opposition from the SEC and Big Ten.

Arizona Republicans give teachers union an education lesson they won’t forget

June 18, 2026

Arizona Republicans give teachers union an education lesson they won’t forget

Arizona Republicans advanced two constitutional amendments to the November ballot protecting school choice and limiting union access to taxpayer resources.

Future of college sports shouldn’t be dictated by Congress: Sen Rand Paul

June 12, 2026

Future of college sports shouldn’t be dictated by Congress: Sen Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul proposes the Collegiate Sports Integrity Act to remove antitrust liability and let stakeholders, not Congress, govern college sports reform.

Ohio approves nearly billion-dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes

June 10, 2026

Ohio approves nearly billion-dollar payment after court ruled state shortchanged nursing homes

Ohio lawmakers approved an $875 million package to resolve a Medicaid dispute after the Supreme Court found nursing homes were shortchanged.

New Jersey Democrats advance bill criminalizing interference with abortion, transgender healthcare

June 8, 2026

New Jersey Democrats advance bill criminalizing interference with abortion, transgender healthcare

New Jersey Assembly committee advances bill that would criminalize interference with abortion services and transgender healthcare access statewide.

Donald Trump says college sports 'turning into pro sports' with no rules, urges for bipartisan bill to sign

June 4, 2026

Donald Trump says college sports 'turning into pro sports' with no rules, urges for bipartisan bill to sign

President Trump urges Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act this summer as House Majority Leader Scalise pushes back on the bipartisan bill.

Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule'

May 27, 2026

Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell unveil bipartisan college athletics bill amid NIL chaos, lawsuits, 'Lane Kiffin Rule'

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduce bipartisan college athletics legislation targeting NIL, transfer portal and salary cap concerns.

Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill

May 21, 2026

Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill

Democratic lawmakers voted against a women's history museum bill Republicans amended to focus on biological women, not trans people.

Congress may finally have a bipartisan path forward on college athletics with Cruz-Cantwell legislation

May 15, 2026

Congress may finally have a bipartisan path forward on college athletics with Cruz-Cantwell legislation

A bipartisan Senate bill will tackle college athletics issues including NIL enforcement, transfer limits and eligibility rules as midterm elections, recess loom