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Tennessee Senate approves measure allowing K-12 teachers to carry concealed guns 

The Tennessee Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would allow K-12 public school teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. SB1325 was approved 26-5 by state senators During the noisy floor vote, Associated Press According to reports, demonstrators opposing the bill could be heard shouting, “No more silence, no more gun violence,” […]

House approves bipartisan outdoor recreation package

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a package aimed at increasing people’s access to outdoor recreation. The bipartisan EXPLORE Act includes provisions calling for more opportunities to spend time in national parks, forests, and other public lands. The bill was passed by voice vote. If the bill is debated in the Senate, it is […]

UN body approves first resolution protecting rights of intersex people 

The United Nations Human Rights Council voted on Thursday to adopt its first initiative to protect the rights of intersex people. The draft resolution, voted in favor by 24 countries, requires countries to “prevent discrimination, violence and “We need to step up our efforts to combat harmful practices.” Twenty-three countries abstained from voting, but no […]

Biden Admin Approves $60 Million Request To Aid Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The Biden administration on Thursday approved a $60 million request from Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s office to help with the tragic collapse of a Baltimore bridge earlier this week. Moore announced online early Tuesday that his administration had requested the first emergency funding relief in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. A […]

Kentucky Senate approves expanding access to paid family leave

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to paid family leave won final passage Thursday as the Kentucky Legislature heated up ahead of its two-week recess. The Senate voted 36-0 to send the family leave bill to Gov. Andy Beshear. Pickup driver charged after crash that left truck dangling on Louisville […]