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Politics March 20, 2024

Nebraska governor tightens restrictions on gender transition treatments for minors

Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed legislation called the Let Them Grow Act, restricting hormone and gender-transition prescriptions for minors.

Indiana March 19, 2024

Indiana Gov. Holcomb vetoes bill defining antisemitism: 'toothless'

Indiana Gov. Holcomb vetoed a bill to define antisemitism in state law because he thought its final draft was too ambiguous. He then signed a proclamation condemning antisemitism.

Politics March 18, 2024

Idaho moves to ban use of public funds for transgender surgeries and hormone therapy

Idaho moves to ban transgender sex change surgeries on public properties in new Republican-led bill.

Connecticut March 15, 2024

Connecticut considers banning legacy admission preferences at public and private universities

CT lawmakers are considering banning the use of legacy and donor preferences in admissions to all colleges and universities across the state, public and private.

Florida March 14, 2024

Members of Florida's Disney district oversight board continue to shuffle a year after Gov. DeSantis' takeover

The chairman of Disney World's governing district has left his role, continuing the district board's trend of shuffling membership since Gov. DeSantis took over more than a year ago.

Oklahoma March 14, 2024

Support in Oklahoma for reducing cockfighting penalties rises 20 years after the bloodsport was outlawed

Oklahoma was one of the last U.S. states to outlaw cockfighting. A new proposal to weaken penalties for the crime passed the OK House, worrying opponents who thought the matter settled.

JD Vance March 13, 2024

Vance leads bill to address US munitions and readiness amid Ukraine aid battle

Sen. JD Vance is introducing a bill to address munition supply chain issues in the U.S. and bolster America's defense preparedness.

Mississippi March 13, 2024

Mississippi allows automatic Medicaid coverage for pregnancy while applications are processed

A new Mississippi law will allow Medicaid to pay for a pregnant woman's outpatient medical care for up to 60 days while her Medicaid application is being considered.

Illegal Immigrants March 12, 2024

Senate GOP bills target sanctuary cities after Laken Riley's death

Sen. Thom Tillis is introducing two bills aimed at sanctuary jurisdictions, with one providing a pathway for people to sue sanctuary cities if they have been victims of crimes perpetrated by illegal immigrants.

Washington March 12, 2024

Washington county sheriff tells deputies to not enforce city's new homeless encampment legislation

Burien, Washington city officials passed legislation banning homeless encampments and the King County Sheriff reportedly directed deputies not to enforce the ordinance.

West Virginia March 11, 2024

West Virginia bill that would allow teachers remove 'threatening' students from class fails

A West Virginia bill that would allow teachers to remove kindergarten and elementary students from class for severe misbehavior but failed to pass before a deadline.