Trenton Dems Let Life in Prison Bill for Teen Murders Stall in Legislature
TRENTON — A proposed New Jersey law that would mandate life imprisonment without parole for anyone convicted of murdering a child under the age of … Read more
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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 … Read more
Maryland officials urge action on school safety transfer rule as legislature delays vote
BALTIMORE — The Maryland State Board of Education and State Superintendent Dr. Carey M. Wright expressed concern Thursday after lawmakers declined to vote on an … Read more
New Jersey Legislature Pushes for August as Black Business Month
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Commerce Committee endorsed a resolution sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight to designate August as “Black Business Month” in New … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
‘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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
‘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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Indiana Legislature Approves Bill To Fund Teacher Firearm Training With Taxpayer Dollars
Indiana Legislature Approves Bill To Fund Teacher Firearm Training With Taxpayer Dollars Reagan Reese on April 19, 2023 The Indiana Senate passed a bill on … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma Gov Touts School Choice Amid Struggle In State Legislature, Calls For No Income Cap
EXCLUSIVE: Oklahoma Gov Touts School Choice Amid Struggle In State Legislature, Calls For No Income Cap Reagan Reese on April 17, 2023 The Oklahoma House … Read more
Red State Legislature Approves Bill That Would Create The State’s First School Choice Program
Red State Legislature Approves Bill That Would Create The State’s First School Choice Program Reagan Reese on April 13, 2023 The North Dakota House passed … Read more
Kansas Legislature Approves Bill That Would Bar Biological Men From Women’s Bathroom
Kansas Legislature Approves Bill That Would Bar Biological Men From Women’s Bathroom Reagan Reese on April 5, 2023 The Kansas Senate passed a bill on … Read more
North Dakota Legislature Passes Bill That Makes Teachers Use Students’ Biological Pronouns
North Dakota Legislature Passes Bill That Makes Teachers Use Students’ Biological Pronouns Reagan Reese on March 23, 2023 The North Dakota House approved a bill … Read more
Venezuelan legislature removes lawmaker’s immunity amid corruption probe
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s ruling party-controlled National Assembly unanimously revoked a legislator’s immunity from prosecution on Tuesday, amid a widespread corruption scandal. Hugbel Roa, a … Read more
Red State Legislature Sends Bill Mandating Active Shooter Drills In Schools To Governor’s Desk
Red State Legislature Sends Bill Mandating Active Shooter Drills In Schools To Governor’s Desk Reagan Reese on March 13, 2023 The Georgia Senate approved a … Read more
Kansas Legislature Passes Ban On Men Competing In Women’s Sports
Kansas Legislature Passes Ban On Men Competing In Women’s Sports Reagan Reese on March 10, 2023 The Kansas Senate passed a bill on Thursday that … Read more
Kansas legislature passes bill to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports
(Reuters) – Kansas’ Republican-led legislature on Thursday passed a bill that would ban transgender athletes from playing girls or women’s school sports if they were … Read more
Red State Legislature Kills Bill That Would Have Barred Schools From Hosting Drag Shows
Red State Legislature Kills Bill That Would Have Barred Schools From Hosting Drag Shows Reagan Reese on March 1, 2023 The South Dakota legislature killed … Read more
Tennessee Legislature Passes Ban On Child Sex Changes
Tennessee Legislature Passes Ban On Child Sex Changes Laurel Duggan on February 23, 2023 A Tennessee bill barring sex change procedures for minors passed in … Read more
‘Not In Good Conscience’: Gov. Shapiro Says He Won’t Enforce Death Penalty, Asks Legislature To Abolish It
‘Not In Good Conscience’: Gov. Shapiro Says He Won’t Enforce Death Penalty, Asks Legislature To Abolish It Harold Hutchison on February 16, 2023 Democratic Gov. … Read more
Arkansas Legislature Passes Official Working Antisemitism Definition
Arkansas Legislature Passes Official Working Antisemitism Definition Kate Anderson on February 15, 2023 The Arkansas House of Representatives unanimously passed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance … Read more
Trenton legislature seeking to remove New Jersey residency requirement for teachers
Trenton – To help alleviate the staffing shortages which have led to district closures around the state, the Senate Education Committee today advanced legislation sponsored by … Read more
Dog fighting ban waiting for Governor Murphy’s signature
JACKSON, N.J. – Assemblyman Ron Dancer’s bill cracking down on an animal cruelty trend known as “trunk fighting” was advanced to the governor’s desk. The … Read more
May 27th is “Richard Rescorla Day” to honor New Jersey veteran killed during 9-11 attacks
MORRISTOWN, NJ Legislation sponsored by Senator Anthony M. Bucco that would designate May 27 of each year as “Richard Rescorla Day” was approved by the … Read more
New bill will help patients with rare diseases in New Jersey during COVID-19 treatment
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The Senate approved legislation (S-2682) sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean that would establish the New Jersey Rare Disease Advisory … Read more
Republicans want Murphy to ease restrictions on New Jersey businesses
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A package of bills to help ease the burdens of restaurants trying to navigate COVID-19 regulations and restrictions has been approved … Read more
New Jersey could require BPU to be more transparent if governor signs new bill
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Kip Bateman that would establish an online electronic public records access service on the Board of Public Utilities’ … Read more
Opinion: Governor’s Latest Pot Law Still Criminalizes Police in New Jersey
If juveniles are caught with marijuana or alcohol, parents would be notified in writing by the police under A-5472/S-3565, a bipartisan bill approved by the … Read more
High-speed internet access in rural New Jersey could get a boost
Sussex, NJ – Legislation sponsored by Senator Steve Oroho and Senator Troy Singleton that would help pave the way for high-speed broadband internet access in … Read more