Trans state legislators slam White House opposition to gender-affirming surgery for minors
A group of transgender and non-binary state lawmakers sent a letter to the Biden administration criticizing the decision to oppose gender reassignment surgery for minors. in letterThe lawmakers said transgender youth in America have been subject to relentless legislative attacks from right-wing politicians in recent years. The biggest thing Republicans have done, they argued, is […]
Why a $1M pension error won't be addressed by legislators this year – The News Journal
This story was produced by Spotlight Delaware as part of a partnership with Delaware Online/The News Journal. For more information on Spotlight Delaware, please visit Click here for details. Delaware lawmakers will not hold a hearing this legislative session to scrutinize an unexpected multimillion-dollar decision made by the Carney administration last winter to revamp the […]
Six Principles for State Legislators Seeking to Protect Free Speech on Social Media Platforms
Political free speech in the United States is under attack. Tech media giants who own and control virtually all social media platforms available to Americans are working together to silence groups with whom they do not agree. In just the past year, large, multi-billion-dollar, multinational corporations—including Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Twitter—prevented a sitting president […]
N.Y. Legislators Approve $237B Budget Addressing Surge Of Migrants, Plans To Jump-Start Housing Market
FILE – New York State Legislature during session after Gov. Kathy Hochul presents the 2025 state executive budget at the State Capitol, Jan. 16, 2024, Albany, N.Y. New York state lawmakers on Saturday announced a $237 billion budget. passed the state budget. , April 20, which includes plans to boost housing construction and fight unlicensed […]
Washington legislators push bill making it a felony to threaten election workers
The Washington State Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday that would make harassment of election workers a felony. It comes three months after four county election offices were forced to evacuate after receiving envelopes containing suspicious powder (including three people who tested positive for fentanyl). “This is something we cannot accept as normal,” Democratic Sen. […]
How NM legislators want to spend and save multibillion-dollar oil surplus
New Mexico’s strategy for spending and investing its multibillion-dollar annual surplus closely tied to oil production came into focus Saturday as legislative committees advanced annual spending plans for a vote in the full Senate. became. Lawmakers are putting the brakes on recent double-digit budget increases in the nation’s second-largest oil-producing state after Texas, while also […]
West Virginia legislators reject bill to expand law enforcement DNA database
The West Virginia General Assembly on Thursday soundly rejected a bill that would expand law enforcement databases to include collecting DNA samples from people arrested for certain felonies. During a lengthy debate before the 66-30 vote in the Republican-controlled House, some lawmakers cited privacy concerns. Three members were absent. “This is one step away from […]
Mississippi legislators approve incentives for a factory that would make EV batteries
The Mississippi Legislature on Thursday gave broad bipartisan approval to state incentives for factories that make electric vehicle batteries. The project promises to create 2,000 jobs with an average salary of about $66,000. After lawmakers voted, Republican Gov. Tate Reeves named the four companies involved. Heavy-duty truck manufacturers Cummins Axelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR will […]
HI legislators say wildfire prevention and recovery are top priorities for 2024
The Hawaii Legislature is scheduled to convene this week for the first time since the historic Lahaina burning woke the state to the deadly and costly threat posed by wildfires in an era of climate change. The tragedy has once again drawn the attention of lawmakers. Now, as the Hawaii State Legislature returns for a […]
Alaska legislators start 2024 session with pay raises and a busy docket
Alaska lawmakers will convene a new legislative session Tuesday against the backdrop of an election year, with a record that includes education funding, energy proposals and the ongoing challenge of how large the annual dividend checks should be to go to residents. Submit. They are also starting the session with increased salaries. Here's what you […]