Georgia Republican state senators approved a bill on Tuesday that restricts minors from getting gender transition treatments and threatens doctors who perform such actions with civil and criminal … [Read more...] about Georgia lawmakers pass bill banning gender-transition treatments for minors now heads to Gov. Kemp’s desk
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Biden signs legislation nullifying DC criminal code changes
President Biden signed legislation on Monday that nullified the overhaul of the Washington, D.C., criminal code. While the president did not issue a statement accompanying the signing, he tweeted … [Read more...] about Biden signs legislation nullifying DC criminal code changes
Texas legislators look to give voters final decision on Daylight Saving Time
Texas lawmakers have introduced two bills to the state Senate that would allow Texans to vote on whether to keep or eliminate Daylight Saving Time.Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, a Republican, filed both … [Read more...] about Texas legislators look to give voters final decision on Daylight Saving Time
Oklahoma non-binary Democrat censured for harboring fugitive in state capitol office
An Oklahoma state lawmaker who identifies as non-binary was censured by the state House of Representatives for allegedly impeding a law enforcement investigation by harboring a fugitive wanted for … [Read more...] about Oklahoma non-binary Democrat censured for harboring fugitive in state capitol office
‘Greater Idaho’ movement to absorb rural Oregon counties ‘bad for the country,’ top Dem warns
A campaign to have rural eastern Oregon secede from the blue state and join more conservative Idaho has "virtually no chance" of becoming a reality, according to Idaho's top state Senate Democrat."I'm … [Read more...] about ‘Greater Idaho’ movement to absorb rural Oregon counties ‘bad for the country,’ top Dem warns
Whitmer’s $79B budget proposal chock full of protections for equity, inclusion and ‘reproductive freedom’
Michigan Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $79 billion budget proposal, a record high for the state should it pass, comes with an onslaught of support for progressive causes and programs.In 17 … [Read more...] about Whitmer’s $79B budget proposal chock full of protections for equity, inclusion and ‘reproductive freedom’
San Francisco considers repealing law that boycotted conservative states over anti-LGBTQ, abortion legislation
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors could soon repeal all or parts of a law that prohibited city-funded travel and contracting with 30 conservative states that passed laws to restrict LGBTQ rights, … [Read more...] about San Francisco considers repealing law that boycotted conservative states over anti-LGBTQ, abortion legislation
Two Idaho lawmakers introduce legislation to criminalize giving out certain COVID-19 vaccines
A pair of Republican lawmakers in the Idaho state legislature have introduced a bill that would make the administering of mRNA vaccines throughout the state a crime.Introduced by state Sen. Tammy … [Read more...] about Two Idaho lawmakers introduce legislation to criminalize giving out certain COVID-19 vaccines
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says time for ‘only thoughts and prayers’ is over, vows to take action on gun violence
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, said Wednesday the time for "only thoughts and prayers is over" as she renewed calls for stronger gun laws in the wake of a shooting at Michigan State … [Read more...] about Michigan Gov. Whitmer says time for ‘only thoughts and prayers’ is over, vows to take action on gun violence
Push for a 4-day work week picks up steam — and critics
A growing number of lawmakers, business leaders, and academics are pushing for the U.S. to embrace a four-day work week, leading critics to question the wisdom of what would be a cultural sea change … [Read more...] about Push for a 4-day work week picks up steam — and critics
