Legislation - Page 7

May 2, 2026

Universities face funding threat as lawmakers target schools with ties to adversarial nations

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced bills to crack down on foreign influence in American higher education by targeting ties to adversarial nations.

April 30, 2026

House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle

House lawmakers voted to strip pesticide manufacturer legal protections from the farm bill after MAHA-aligned Republicans and Democrats joined forces.

April 22, 2026

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.

April 15, 2026

Melania Trump challenges Congress to make her foster care executive order permanent law: 'Their birthright'

Melania Trump called for action over awareness, urging bipartisan lawmakers to pass permanent legislation supporting America's foster care community.

April 7, 2026

DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the need to ban marriages between first cousins during a bill signing ceremony on April 7, 2026, linking the practice to what he called “stealth jihad.” (Credit: WTVT)

March 24, 2026

Maryland bill would mandate tampons in men’s bathrooms

A Maryland bill would require tampons in men's and women's public restrooms, sparking debate over an estimated $400,000 in upfront implementation costs.

March 21, 2026

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

Minnesota’s "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill would allow assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without a liquor license — which supporters call unnecessary "red tape."

March 18, 2026

Restaurant owner could 'go broke' under blue state's proposed to-go packaging ban, he warns

Connecticut lawmakers consider banning polystyrene takeout packaging by 2028, joining California and New York in restricting Styrofoam containers.

March 11, 2026

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, calling it "inherently dangerous" and citing research on serious side effects.

February 26, 2026

Dem governor doubles down on transgender protections after Trump State of the Union

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vows to veto anti-LGBTQ legislation, directly challenging Trump's push to ban minors' gender transitions nationwide.