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February 9, 2023

West Virginia bill would require Holocaust education in public schools

A West Virginia bill would require public schools to include Holocaust education. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and now heads to the House of Delegates.

February 9, 2023

Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension

Mississippi Senators passed a postpartum bill that allows mothers to have Medicaid for a year after giving birth. Legislators hope to cut the maternal mortality rate.

February 9, 2023

Georgia lawmakers seek to toughen penalties for dogfighting-related crimes

Georgia lawmakers are seeking to toughen the penalties for dogfighting-related crimes. This bill advancing to the Senate would feature longer sentences, up to 20 years.

February 7, 2023

Georgia Senate wants to make paying for sex, pimping a felony

The Georgia Senate wants to make it a felony to pay for sex or to facilitate prostitution by pimping. The bill will be sent to the House for more debate.

February 7, 2023

New Mexico bill ordering pretrial detention change could cost state $15.3M a year

A pretrial detention change could end up costing New Mexico $15.3 million a year. The state Senate bill calls for those convicted of violent crimes to remain jailed without bond.

February 7, 2023

Mississippi House pushes blueberry and opal as state symbols

The Mississippi House votes to recognize the blueberry as the state fruit and an opal as the state gemstone. The bill will now move to the Senate for further discussion.

February 6, 2023

Georgia Senate advances bill cutting college degree requirements for state jobs

The Georgia Senate has advanced a bill to cut college degree requirements for state jobs. The bill is being sent to the Senate next for more debate and a reexamination.

February 3, 2023

Virginia Senate Democrats kill Youngkin-backed bill on school awards

Virginia Senate Democrats voted to kill the GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin-backed bill on school awards. The bill would have required student and parent notification about certain awards.

February 2, 2023

Maine Republican lawmakers propose bill that would allow certified teachers to be armed

A bill being pushed by Republican lawmakers in Maine would allow certified teachers to be armed. Certain organizations in the state believe it is a bad idea for teachers to be armed.

January 30, 2023

West Virginia advances public school mandate on 'In God We Trust'

The West Virginia Senate advanced a bill requring public schools to display the phrase "In God We Trust" on every building. GOP Sen. Mike Azinger wants school pupils to put their hope in God.