Tyre Sampson Act moving forward in Florida legislature
Tyre Sampson Act moving forward in Florida legislature
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The proposed national legislation comes just days after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered up a similar law in his state.
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Bill that would mandate tech companies automatically turn on filters on pornography are spreading across the country.
- INSIDER
Nebraska hasn't passed a single bill this year because one lawmaker keeps filibustering in protest of an anti-trans bill: 'I will burn this session to the ground'
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh filibustered every bill in this year's session in opposition to a bill that would ban medical care for transgender youth.
- Palm Beach Daily News
Here's a list of hasty, ill-advised, just plain mean bills coming from Florida Legislature
Our view: The Florida Legislature only bolsters the state's reputation as a political petri dish for right-wing extremist bills.
- The Conversation
In Congress, breaking unwritten rules that encouraged civility and enabled things to get done is becoming the new normal
Speaker Kevin McCarthy at a news conference on Capitol Hill. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesWhen House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ordered an investigation into the Manhattan district attorney’s ongoing criminal probe of former President Donald Trump, he broke with House practices and norms. And the three committee chairmen McCarthy tasked with investigating may be stepping outside of federal jurisdiction by attempting to investigate a county prosecutor. As a scholar of the legislat
- KDFW
North Texas lawmaker hoping to expand medical marijuana access
Legislation meant to expand the use of legal marijuana moves a step closer to law in Texas this week. A bill from Rep. Stephanie Klick, a Republican lawmaker from Fort Worth, got a unanimous vote Monday in the public health committee she chairs. She joined Good Day to talk about it going before the full house.
- The Topeka Capital-Journal
Topeka senator calls for security as frustrations flare at Kansas anti-vaccine hearing
Sen. Kristen O'Shea, a Topeka Republican, asked for security after a comment she perceived as a threat during an anti-vaccine bill hearing.
- The Daily Telegram
Local senators split on gun safety measures that passed Michigan Senate
Sen. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, voted against the bills, while Sen. Jeff Irwin, D-Ann Arbor, voted for them.
- USA TODAY
Where is the GOP budget proposal? House Republicans face time crunch with looming deadline
Despite House Republicans grilling the administration for answers on President Joe Biden's budget plan, they have yet to share their own proposal.
- Fox News
New York AG Letitia James appeals court ruling blocking people from being forced into quarantine, isolation
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an appeal against a ruling by the state Supreme Court blocking a rule that allowed the state government to force people into quarantine.
- The Topeka Capital-Journal
Kansas could redefine 'abortion' in state law. What would that mean?
Kansans for Life and other anti-abortion groups want to redefine abortion in state law to explicitly exclude ectopic pregnancy and birth control.
- Lexington Herald-Leader
Medical marijuana, sports betting & drag ban: What could still pass the ’23 KY legislature
Anything passed by the GOP-dominated legislature the final two days of session — March 29-30 — runs the risk of being vetoed by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear without the possibility of a legislative override.
- Kansas City Star
Highway funding fight could run MO Gov. Parson’s I-70 expansion plan off the road
Republican lawmakers are trying to pass a constitutional amendment to give the Missouri General Assembly more power over transportation funding.
- The Des Moines Register
Des Moines Public Schools could cut $33M from budget if Iowa Senate bill passes, officials warn
Des Moines Public Schools officials are watching several bills this legislative session which could impact future budgets.
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McCarthy vows end to massive ‘omnibus’ spending bills: ‘Not going to happen’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said House passage of a giant "omnibus" spending bill is 'not going to happen' under GOP leadership, after Democrats approved last year's $1.7T bill.
- Associated Press
Kansas lawmakers near approval of 'born alive' abortion bill
A Kansas proposal based on the disputed idea that providers leave infants to die after they're born during abortions is nearing legislative approval, as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures following a decisive statewide vote last year protecting abortion rights. The Kansas House voted 88-34 on Wednesday to approve a bill declaring that when an abortion procedure results in a live birth, medical personnel must take the same steps to preserve the newborn's life as “a reasonably diligent and conscientious” provider would with other live births. The U.S. Supreme Court declared in June that states can ban abortion, and the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature has long had strong anti-abortion majorities in both chambers.
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White House refuses to say whether Biden supports reparations for slavery, says it's for 'Congress to decide'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre avoided saying whether Biden supports reparations for slavery, as San Francisco seek to grant each eligible Black resident $5 million.
- Kansas City Star
Kansas Capitol Police called to contentious anti-vaccine hearing at Republican’s request
Sen. Kristen O’Shea has consistently objected to anti-vaccine legislation
- The 74
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Signs Universal Free School Meals Into Law
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday signed a bill to provide free breakfast and lunch to all Minnesota students at eligible schools. Walz signed the bill surrounded by lawmakers, community advocates and young students at Webster Elementary School in northeast Minneapolis. The second-term DFL governor lauded how universal meals will help make Minnesota the best state […]
- Associated Press
Only 1 Black rep gets role in talks on Mississippi policing
One Black lawmaker and nine white ones have been chosen to negotiate final versions of bills that could expand the territory of a state-run police department inside Mississippi's majority-Black capital city. Critics say the bills are a way for the Republican-controlled state government to exert control over Jackson, which is 83% Black and is governed by Democrats. The Black lawmaker chosen as a negotiator, Democratic Rep. Earle Banks of Jackson, said Tuesday that his goal is to have a safer city.