Kentucky lawmakers break bread with the homeless while weighing public camping ban in state legislature
Kentucky lawmakers considering a bill that would make sleeping on sidewalks and under bridges illegal Wednesday shared a meal of fried chicken and green beans with those most likely to be affected by the bill. At a luncheon in a Capitol annex, lawmakers offered a glimpse into the lives of unhoused Kentuckians as they consider […]
Georgia legislature approves bill requiring cash bail for 30 additional crimes
A Georgia bill that would require cash bail for 30 crimes, including many misdemeanor crimes, is headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk after receiving final approval in the House on Tuesday. Senate Bill 63 was approved by the Republican-led House on a 97-69 vote Thursday after senators passed the bill on a 30-17 vote. The […]
Iowa Legislature Considering Requiring National Anthem to be Sung in Classrooms, Athletic Events
The Iowa Legislature is debating a rule that would require schools to stand and sing the national anthem at the beginning of each day. fox news report. House Study Bill 587 requires students to not only sing the national anthem, but also learn about the song, how it was composed, and the history that led […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear Gov. Evers’ suit against GOP Legislature
The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a lawsuit by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers against the Republican-controlled state Legislature. Evers’ lawsuit alleges that lawmakers are interfering with basic functions of state government. The court’s clear ideological divide was evident in its ruling, with four liberal justices siding with Evers and a conservative minority of […]
Redistricting reports due in case poised to reshape Wisconsin Legislature
A long-awaited redistricting report that recommends new maps expected to reshape the balance of power in the Wisconsin Legislature is scheduled to be filed Thursday in the state Supreme Court. The political stakes are huge in the battleground state, where Republicans have held firm control of the Legislature since 2011, despite Democratic victories in statewide […]
Ohio Legislature puts tobacco control in the state’s hands after governor’s veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Local governments in Ohio will be forced to restrict tobacco use in their communities after the Republican Legislature on Wednesday overrode Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a budget proposal that would have put regulation in the hands of the state. It is no longer possible to regulate it. The bill, […]
NM Gov. Grisham pushes gun control, public safety as Legislature reconvenes
New Mexico's governor on Friday introduced a wide-ranging legislative proposal on gun control and toughening penalties for violent crimes, renewing a complex constitutional landscape in the wake of a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights. I vowed to carve out a path. The announcement by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a second-term Democrat, puts […]
10 candidates qualify for 2 open seats in Georgia Legislature
A total of 10 candidates, five Democrats and five Republicans, were on the ballot in two special elections for Georgia's General Assembly. Among the more notable candidates for the seat are former state Rep. Tim Bearden and Republican National Committee Youth Advisory Council co-chair CJ Pearson. If no candidate receives a majority of votes in […]
VA Legislature to take up proposed Wizards, Capitals stadium move in 2024 session
Virginia lawmakers plan to introduce a bill that would pave the way for a massive sports and entertainment complex to be built outside Washington, D.C. The proposal, supported by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, would move the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals to Alexandria after announcing their intention to vacate the District of Columbia. […]
Iowa Legislature reconvenes as presidential caucuses loom
The Iowa Legislature reconvened Monday at the state Capitol in Des Moines, marking a somewhat subdued start to the 2024 session given last year's flurry of legislation and a one-week countdown to the Republican presidential caucuses. Before capitulating, the Iowa Republican Party has made several demands, including control of the House, Senate and governor's mansion, […]