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Virginia February 29, 2024

VA legislators pass recreational marijuana sales bill, Republican Gov. Youngkin to review

VA legalized recreational marijuana in 2021, but not its retail sale. If a new bill is approved by GOP Gov. Youngkin, recreational retail sales of marijuana will begin next year.

Virginia February 29, 2024

VA lawmakers defeat restrictions on personal use of campaign finances

Virginia lawmakers have once again declined to pass legislation that would have prohibited elected officials from spending political donations on personal expenses.

New York February 29, 2024

NYC Council reacts to calls for 'sanctuary' city status to be ditched after wave of illegal migrant crimes

New York City will not be changing its sanctuary city laws despite a wave of crimes linked to illegal migrants who have been cut loose by law enforcement.

Minnesota February 29, 2024

Minnesota's budget surplus soars to $3.7 billion, providing legislative breathing room

Minnesota's budget outlook has brightened, with officials announcing a larger surplus for the current budget period, expected to reach over $3.7 billion by June 2025.

California February 29, 2024

Secretive tech billionaire-backed California city proposal faces obstacles to getting on ballot

After the company behind a proposed city in Solano County, CA, had to revise its initiative twice, time is running short to gather signatures it needs to get on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Georgia February 29, 2024

GA proposals to drop sex ed, ban foreign-owned farmland in limbo at legislative deadline

Georgia lawmakers face a deadline on Feb. 29, the last day for legislation to pass either the House or Senate and advance to the other chamber for consideration this year.

Kentucky February 28, 2024

Kentucky Senate passes a top-priority bill to stimulate cutting-edge research at public universities

A top-priority bill in the Kentucky Senate passed by a landslide Wednesday, which intends to turn researchers at public universities in the state into teammates collaborating on research.

Mississippi February 28, 2024

Republican-led Mississippi House advances Medicaid expansion proposal, moves on to Senate

Mississippi's House, dominated by Republicans, passed legislation Wednesday which expands Medicaid benefits to a state with the highest rate of preventable deaths in the U.S.

Mississippi February 28, 2024

Mississippi bill would close 3 of 8 state universities, but lawmakers say it's unlikely to pass

Lawmakers in the Mississippi state House and Senate say they are unlikely to pass a bill closing three of eight universities based on enrollment and economic impact, among other factors.

Kentucky February 28, 2024

Kentucky bill that would allow child support to start with pregnancy advances

The Kentucky Senate Families and Children Committee has advanced a bill that would allow child support to be collected for unborn children, starting from pregnancy.

Georgia February 28, 2024

Georgia House advances gun safety training tax credit, ban on gun store merchant category code

The Georgia House passed two bills, one that would offer a tax credit to pay for gun safety training, and another that would prohibit using a merchant code to distinguish gun retailers.