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DeSantis urges Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriages

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)

Maryland bill would mandate tampons in men’s bathrooms

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and bodycam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks'

February 5, 2026

Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and bodycam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused ICE of unconstitutional operations and ordered the release of surveillance footage showing alleged federal agent violence.

Trump-era ICE agents targeted for ‘immorality’ by Dem trying to blacklist them from cop, classroom jobs

January 29, 2026

Trump-era ICE agents targeted for ‘immorality’ by Dem trying to blacklist them from cop, classroom jobs

California lawmaker proposes bill that would bar ICE agents from police and teaching jobs, citing "immorality" concerns amid Trump deportation efforts.

Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority

January 27, 2026

Virginia judge voids redistricting push, rules lawmakers overstepped authority

A Virginia judge struck down a redistricting amendment, ruling lawmakers violated constitutional requirements during 2024 special session proceedings.

‘FRIGHTENING’: Blue state QUICKLY pushes radical post-election agenda

January 21, 2026

‘FRIGHTENING’: Blue state QUICKLY pushes radical post-election agenda

The ‘Outnumbered’ panel discusses Virginia Democrats’ new legislative priorities after Gov. Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office.