Murphy defends New Jersey’s immigrant sanctuary protections, signals support for new legislation
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting immigrants in New Jersey, defending existing policies while signaling potential support for the proposed Immigrant Trust Act. Speaking about his…
Bucco Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Drinking in Public Places
Sen. Tony Bucco has introduced legislation that would impose stricter penalties for possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by underage individuals.…
Holdout Georgia Republicans Kill School Choice Legislation
Holdout Georgia Republicans Kill School Choice Legislation Reagan Reese on March 30, 2023 Approximately 16 Georgia House Republicans voted down a piece of school choice legislation on Wednesday that would have given…
State Legislation Could Strip Catholic Churches’ Right To Protect Members ‘Sealed Confessions’
State Legislation Could Strip Catholic Churches’ Right To Protect Members ‘Sealed Confessions’ Kate Anderson on March 26, 2023 Two bills in Delaware and Vermont are looking to remove the religious right of…
House Passes Legislation To Give Parents More Say In Their Kids’ Education
House Passes Legislation To Give Parents More Say In Their Kids’ Education Reagan Reese on March 24, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives passed a piece of legislation on Friday aimed at…
Majority Of Voters Back Legislation That Would Require Schools To Tell Parents About Students’ Gender Transitions
Majority Of Voters Back Legislation That Would Require Schools To Tell Parents About Students’ Gender Transitions Reagan Reese on March 21, 2023 Approximately 71% of registered voters are in favor of legislation…
Utah Pro-Life Orgs Take Victory Lap Over Abortion Clinic Ban, Eye More Legislation
Utah Pro-Life Orgs Take Victory Lap Over Abortion Clinic Ban, Eye More Legislation Nino Cambria on March 19, 2023 Pro-life organizations in Utah are pleased with Wednesday’s passing of H.B. 467, which…
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US
GOP Legislation Would Bar ‘Foreign Bad Actors’ From Mining In US John Hugh DeMastri on March 14, 2023 House Republicans introduced legislation Friday that would forbid foreign companies with known human rights…
Speaker McCarthy Unveils Key Legislation To ‘Lower Energy Costs,’ Make China ‘Dependent’ On American Natural Gas
Speaker McCarthy Unveils Key Legislation To ‘Lower Energy Costs,’ Make China ‘Dependent’ On American Natural Gas Harold Hutchison on March 9, 2023 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told Fox Business host Larry Kudlow…
Committee Advances Connors-Rumpf-Gove Veterans’ Housing Legislation
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Connors, Rumpf & Gove that would permit a portion of municipal development trust funds to be spent on housing affordability assistance…
Red State Passes Universal School Choice Legislation
Red State Passes Universal School Choice Legislation Reagan Reese on March 2, 2023 The Arkansas House of Representatives approved a piece of legislation on Thursday that would create a universal school choice…
House GOP Proposes Parents’ Rights Legislation To Allow More Say In Curriculum
House GOP Proposes Parents’ Rights Legislation To Allow More Say In Curriculum Mary Lou Masters on March 2, 2023 House Republicans under the leadership of Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California are reintroducing…
Bipartisan Group Proposes New Rail Legislation To Prevent Another East Palestine
Bipartisan Group Proposes New Rail Legislation To Prevent Another East Palestine Mary Lou Masters on March 1, 2023 Six senators from across the aisle will propose legislation today to avoid another train…
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Introduces Legislation To Make China Pay For America’s COVID Costs
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Rep Introduces Legislation To Make China Pay For America’s COVID Costs Jennie Taer on February 28, 2023 Republican Florida Rep. Brian Mast introduced legislation to hold the Chinese Communist Party…
Bramnick & Bucco Call for Action on Legislation After Press Investigation Finds State Government Agencies Not Answering the Phone
After a press investigation found that state government agencies aren't answering the phone when people call for help, Sen. Jon Bramnick and Sen. Tony Bucco said it's time to pass a bill…
Maryland, New York among states considering assisted suicide legislation
Katelynn Richardson on February 16, 2023 As Canada makes headlines for its permissive assisted suicide laws, which allow euthanasia requests based on poverty, disability, and soon mental illness, activists in some states…
Connors, Rumpf & Gove to Introduce Legislation Requiring Schools to Report All Assaults Resulting in Injury to Police
In response to incidents involving the tragic death of Central Regional High School student Adriana Kuch, Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm/ Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove intend to introduce legislation that would…
10th District Legislators Introduce Toll Relief Program Legislation for E-ZPass Commuters
To provide some financial relief for commuters, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have introduced a bill to appropriate $250 million to the NJTA and SJTA in the form of a toll…
Israeli judicial reform legislation won’t be halted, justice minister says
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s justice minister said on Sunday he would not freeze “for even a minute” the legislative process for proposed judicial reforms that have drawn widespread condemnation both domestically and…
Parents, Advocates Call For Legislation After Utah Educators Admit On Video To Using ‘Loopholes’ To Push CRT
Parents, Advocates Call For Legislation After Utah Educators Admit On Video To Using ‘Loopholes’ To Push CRT Reagan Reese on February 1, 2023 Parents and advocates in Utah are calling on lawmakers…
Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill instructing the Attorney General's Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.…
Stanfield Legislation Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources Advances
Sen. Jean Stanfield's bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.…
Red State Governor Proposes Legislation To Limit Teachers Unions
Red State Governor Proposes Legislation To Limit Teachers Unions Reagan Reese on January 24, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday new legislation to regulate teachers unions by prohibiting them from…
Red State Governors Push For School Choice Legislation Across The Country
Red State Governors Push For School Choice Legislation Across The Country Reagan Reese on January 23, 2023 Red state governors are voicing their support for school choice programs as legislation moves through…
17 Northern Virginia Schools Withheld Merit Awards From Mostly Asian Students As Gov Calls For Legislation
17 Northern Virginia Schools Withheld Merit Awards From Mostly Asian Students As Gov Calls For Legislation Reagan Reese on January 19, 2023 At least 17 northern Virginia schools have admitted to withholding…
Blue State Residents Are (Literally) Up In Arms Following Sweeping Gun Control Legislation
Blue State Residents Are (Literally) Up In Arms Following Sweeping Gun Control Legislation Bronson Winslow on January 14, 2023 Blue states have recently introduced restrictive gun laws that aim to remove firearms…
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