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TAIWAN May 28, 2024

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.

California May 27, 2024

California lawmakers vote to ban 'reusable' plastic bags from grocery stores

California lawmakers voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags has failed to reduce plastic pollution.

Politics May 18, 2024

Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed seven bills into law and vetoed 48, including legislation that focuses on protecting access to contraceptives, as well as a measure regarding skills games

Banking May 17, 2024

Thomas Massie introduces bills to audit, abolish the Federal Reserve

Legislation has been introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has that seeks to end the Federal Reserve central banking system which has been in operation since 1913.

New Jersey May 15, 2024

New Jersey state Senate cancels hearing on bill condemning antisemitism due to 'safety' concerns

The New Jersey Senate is said to have cancelled a hearing slated to take place on Thursday for a bill that would define antisemitism in the state due to alleged “safety" concerns.

Alabama May 7, 2024

Red state governor signs bill cracking down on squatters: 'Best dwelling' for them 'is a jail cell'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law on Monday that strengthens the rights of homeowners against squatters who illegally occupy their property.

Arkansas May 6, 2024

Arkansas statues at US Capitol to be replaced with civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash

Arkansas is set to replace the statues of two figures from its history that have represented the state at the U.S. Capitol with contemporary figures, officials say.

US May 3, 2024

Georgia PM slams US criticism of draft 'foreign agents' law, dismissing it as false

Georgia's prime minister has pushed back against U.S. criticism of a proposed "foreign agents" law, dismissing it as false and reminiscent of past interference.

Georgia May 1, 2024

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs law requiring jails to check immigration status of inmates

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law requiring jails across the state to check immigration status of inmates or face losing state funding.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2024

House votes to expand definition of antisemitism amid anti-Israel demonstrations across US

The House of Representatives passed a bill to codify the legal definition of antisemitism for Department of Education anti-discrimination cases.

Tennessee April 25, 2024

Tennessee nears law banning adults from helping minors find, receive sex reassignment care

Tennessee lawmakers in the Statehouse passed legislation making adults who help minors obtain sex reassignment care, criminals who could be charged with a felony.