Legislation

Wisconsin 3 days ago

Wisconsin attorney argues 175-year-old abortion ban validity to state Supreme Court

A Wisconsin attorney argued to the state supreme court Monday why a 175-year-old abortion ban should be reinstated after the overturning of Roe v. Wade two years ago.

Georgia October 7

Georgia high court restores state's 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion law

The Georgia Supreme Court reinstated a law allowing abortions up to six weeks when it put a halt on a previous court's decision from last week allowing them up to the 22-week mark.

Massachusetts October 3

Massachusetts governor implements new gun law weeks ahead of schedule

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was ahead of schedule Wednesday, when she implemented sweeping gun reform expected to go into law later in October.

Georgia September 30

Georgia judge overturns state’s six-week ‘heartbeat’ abortion law, calls it 'unconstitutional'

A Georgia judge overturned the state's six-week abortion law, that was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in 2019, calling it "unconstitutional."

California September 27

800-plus bills left on Newsom's desk illustrate California's overregulation problem: experts

Gov. Gavin Newsom has more than 800 bills on his desk awaiting his signature, and California remains the most regulated state in the country, policy experts say.

Atlanta September 16

‘Cop City’ protesters throw ping pong balls during Atlanta council meeting: ‘Dropped the ball’

Cop City protesters chanted and threw ping pong balls at Atlanta city council members on Monday, marking a year since filing a petition for a referendum on the facility.

California September 12

Gov. Newsom signs bill to resume harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday that brings back harsh penalties for those who commit smash-and-grab retail thefts and other robberies.

Seattle September 11

Seattle pushes for law targeting pimps and johns in prostitution-ridden area despite opposition

Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee listened to strong opposition on a bill targeting johns and pimps in zones known for prostitution before passing it.

VIDEO September 3

Oregon recriminalizes drug possession in reversal of 2020 law

Oregon State House GOP leader Jeff Helfrich explains the pivot on 'Fox & Friends.'

Washington August 29

Washington state's homeownership program offers loans based solely on race

A new program in Washington state called the Covenant Homeownership Program offers loans to people solely based on their race and having a family member who was alive before 1968.