New Jersey lawmaker pleads to Dem legislature to restore Phil Murphy’s latest devastating school funding cut
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senate Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon on Thursday called on Democratic leadership in the New Jersey Senate to advance legislation and a budget resolution that would restore $45…
Kansas Legislature Passes Bill Banning Chinese Land Purchases Near Military Sites After DCNF Investigation
The Kansas legislature passed a bill Tuesday that will prevent companies from China or other adversarial countries from buying land near military sites. The state House passed SB 172 by an 86-39…
Kansas Legislature Overrides Dem Gov’s Veto, Approves Millions To Help Texas Fight Illegal Immigration
Republicans in Kansas mustered supermajority votes to override their governor’s veto of millions earmarked for deployment of national guard troops to the southern border. GOP lawmakers in the Kansas house and senate…
‘ACT IMMEDIATELY’: Trump Pressures Arizona Legislature To ‘Remedy’ Abortion Law
Former President Donald Trump pressured the Arizona legislature and governor Friday to reverse a Tuesday ruling by the state’s Supreme Court to uphold a centuries-old ban on most abortions. A four-justice majority…
South Korea opposition parties projected to retain majority in legislature -exit poll
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party and its allies were projected to retain a majority by winning up to 197 seats in Wednesday’s elections for the single-chamber, 300-seat legislature,…
New Jersey Legislature Moves to Lift Limit on Beaver Trapping Permits
TRENTON, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature proposes significant changes to the state’s wildlife management regulations, specifically targeting the regulation of beaver trapping. The legislation aims to…
New Jersey Legislature Passes New Gas Tax, EV Tax
TRENTON, NJ — In response to the recent legislative action increasing the gas tax and introducing a new fee for electric vehicles (EVs), Jim Appleton, President of the New Jersey Coalition of…
Hong Kong legislature passes third reading of national security bill
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday passed a third reading of a new national security bill which edged a step closer to being fully passed. Nearly 90 lawmakers in…
Jail terms of up to 7 years for 12 who stormed Hong Kong legislature in 2019
By Jessie Pang and Edward Cho HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Hong Kong court on Saturday sentenced 12 people to jail terms from more than four years to nearly seven years in a…
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports
Wisconsin Legislature Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports Kate Anderson on March 12, 2024 The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill banning biological males from women’s sports Tuesday and sent the legislation…
New Mexico legislature kills bill to buy treated wastewater
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A plan launched by New Mexico’s Democratic governor at COP28 to use $100 million in state funds to buy treated brackish or wastewater from oil and…
Registered Nurse License Plates Considered in New Jersey Legislature
Trenton, NJ – The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has favorably advanced Senate Bill No. 781, complete with committee amendments. This legislation, poised to make a significant impact on the state’s motor…
New Jersey Casinos Could Be Smoke Free Under New Bill in Trenton Legislature
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Senator Vince Polistina (R-02) has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at protecting casino workers from secondhand smoke exposure. This move comes after S-264, a bill…
‘Smear Parents’: Parental Rights Advocates Sound The Alarm As Bill Targeting Parents Moves Through Legislature
‘Smear Parents’: Parental Rights Advocates Sound The Alarm As Bill Targeting Parents Moves Through Legislature Reagan Reese on August 13, 2023 In July, California’s Senate Bill 596, which would make it a…
Bucco Says Murphy Shouldn’t Circumvent Legislature When Implementing His Expensive and Extreme Green Energy Plan
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco said Gov. Phil Murphy is trying to circumvent the Legislature as he moves forward with implementing his expensive and extreme green energy plan.…
North Carolina Legislature Approves Bill Limiting Lessons On Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation
North Carolina Legislature Approves Bill Limiting Lessons On Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation Reagan Reese on June 30, 2023 The North Carolina Senate approved a bill Thursday that would prohibit lessons on gender…
Red State Legislature Will Have Just 4 Days To Completely Redraw All Its Congressional Districts
Red State Legislature Will Have Just 4 Days To Completely Redraw All Its Congressional Districts Katelynn Richardson on June 27, 2023 The Alabama Legislature will have just four days to meet the…
Alabama Legislature Has Just Weeks To Redraw Congressional Map After SCOTUS Ruling
Alabama Legislature Has Just Weeks To Redraw Congressional Map After SCOTUS Ruling Katelynn Richardson on June 19, 2023 Alabama’s state legislature has just weeks to redraw its congressional map to include a…
Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill Banning COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements In Schools
Louisiana Legislature Passes Bill Banning COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements In Schools Jack Applewhite on June 9, 2023 The Louisiana legislature voted Thursday in favor of a bill prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine requirements for all…
Red State Legislature Kills Bill That Targets CRT, Diversity Initiatives In Schools
Red State Legislature Kills Bill That Targets CRT, Diversity Initiatives In Schools Reagan Reese on June 1, 2023 Lawmakers in the GOP-controlled Louisiana State Legislature killed a bill on Wednesday that would…
Republican Governor Orders Legislature Back To Get Heartbeat Abortion Bill Over The Finish Line
Republican Governor Orders Legislature Back To Get Heartbeat Abortion Bill Over The Finish Line Kate Anderson on May 12, 2023 Republican Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order Friday to create an…
New York City grocers beg legislature for stricter shoplifting laws as thefts continue to rise
NEW YORK, NY – According to the New York Post, a group representing more than 4,000 grocers in New York City, known as Collective Action to Protect our Stores (CAPS), is advocating…
Florida State Legislature Pours Millions Into DeSantis-Backed College
Florida State Legislature Pours Millions Into DeSantis-Backed College Alexa Schwerha on May 1, 2023 The Florida Legislature plans to allocate millions of dollars in additional funding to a college that quickly became…
Nebraska’s Heartbeat Abortion Bill Fails To Clear Legislature
Nebraska’s Heartbeat Abortion Bill Fails To Clear Legislature Kate Anderson on April 28, 2023 A Nebraska bill restricting abortions beyond the sixth week of pregnancy failed to pass the state Senate Thursday,…
Florida Legislature Clears Path For Ron DeSantis To Run For President
Florida Legislature Clears Path For Ron DeSantis To Run For President Mary Lou Masters on April 28, 2023 Florida’s Legislature passed an elections bill Friday with an amendment that clarifies the state’s…
Montana Legislature Suspends Trans Lawmaker Who Accused GOP Of ‘Torture’ Over Transgender Bills
Montana Legislature Suspends Trans Lawmaker Who Accused GOP Of ‘Torture’ Over Transgender Bills Arjun Singh on April 26, 2023 The Montana House of Representatives has voted by a two-thirds majority to suspend…
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