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SENATE March 9, 2024

US senators make new push to make daylight saving permanent

Senators Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., made a renewed push to make daylight saving permanent ahead of daylight saving starting on March 10.

Abortion March 9, 2024

Senate Dems, Republicans clash over federal IVF protections: ‘They're covering their a---s’

Senate Republicans expressed confidence in states to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) without the federal government getting involved.

Big Tech Backlash March 8, 2024

TikTok’s effort to recruit American kids as ‘foreign agents’ for China against ban may backfire: ‘Disturbing’

A Republican lawmaker sent a scathing notice to TikTok Friday for allegedly "targeting" kids who use the platform to "lobby" for CCP against ban.

Kentucky March 8, 2024

Ex-NBA player helps Kentucky bill for stutter treatment insurance advance

The sponsor of a Kentucky bill to expand insurance coverage for people seeking treatment for stuttering says former NBA player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's activism helped the bill pass.

Delaware March 8, 2024

Delaware House pass bill requiring fingerprinting, training and permit before buying handgun

Delaware's Democrat-led House passed a bill that would instate fingerprinting, training, and permit requirements for anyone who wants to buy a handgun.

Crime March 7, 2024

Fuming officials demand Hochul repeal NY bail reform laws as body-chopping suspects freed

Officials in New York are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal the state’s cashless bail laws after four suspects arrested for dismembering two people were let back out on the streets.

Kentucky March 7, 2024

Kentucky bill to create future-oriented energy commission advances as coal power plants close

The Kentucky Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee has advanced a bill that would create a new commission to assess Kentucky's energy generation capabilities and future demands.

Georgia March 7, 2024

Georgia immigration bill would cut state funding of sanctuary cities in wake of Laken Riley murder

The GA Senate Public Safety Committee voted for a measure reinforcing a 2009 state law that outlaws sanctuary cities and counties. Offenders would be cut off from state funding.

Maryland March 7, 2024

Maryland abortion clinic grant proposal would fund security as abortion demand rises

Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal that would provide funding to abortion clinics from unused Affordable Care Act money as the state sees a rise in abortion demand.

Illegal Immigrants March 6, 2024

Democrat senator thwarts GOP effort to pass bill detaining illegal immigrants charged with violent crime

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, attempted to force a floor vote on a bill that would require ICE to take custody of illegal immigrants who are arrested for the death or injury of another person.

South Carolina March 6, 2024

South Carolina gun laws expected to relax as open carry bill advances

The South Carolina House approved a bill that would allow legal gun owners to open carry without a permit. The Senate is expected to pass the bill after adding penalties for violations.