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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he is open to medical marijuana program

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, who advocates full legalization of recreational marijuana, said he is open to the more limited legalization of medical marijuana proposed by Republicans. Republicans have been working on a medical marijuana bill behind closed doors for years, but they plan to unveil it this month. The move to legalize marijuana in Wisconsin […]

NM Gov. Grisham proposes budget increase due to oil production surplus

Shooting at New Mexico Conquistadors statue protest A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting a man during a protest in Española, New Mexico, where authorities were planning to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate, authorities said. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proposing a nearly 10% increase in general […]

NJ Gov. Murphy says reported shootings hit record low in 2023

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that 2023 marked the lowest number of mass shootings since records began being kept in 2009. Murphy, a Democrat, and other officials announced the milestone, calling it a “great accomplishment for public safety.” “We must also keep in mind the victims of gun violence and their loved ones, […]

Louisiana Gov. Edwards to take law firm job after leaving office

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced an upcoming hire at a New Orleans-based law firm Thursday. Mr. Edwards will retire from his position on January 8th to take up a position of special counsel at Fishman Haygood LLP. “I look forward to returning to the legal profession and continuing to serve our state by […]

NY Gov. Hochul pitches paid medical leave during pregnancy

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state's first “mommy governor,” said Thursday she wants to enact into law 40 hours of paid medical leave during pregnancy. Democrats announced a plan to give more time to prenatal care visits at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, saying it would make the Empire State the first state […]

State employees get reprieve from Nebraska Gov. Pillen’s return-to-office order

Nebraska employees have been given a temporary reprieve from Republican Gov. Jim Pillen's order ending remote work. The Nebraska Labor Relations Board suspended the order, deeming remote work the status quo in the state. Furthermore, the NIRC determined that changes to the status quo must be implemented through negotiation. “As public servants, we have an […]