Legislation

Montana 2 days ago

Montana judge temporarily blocks rules banning transgender people from changing sex on state documents

A state judge in Montana temporarily blocked a state rule that prevents transgender people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates and driver’s licenses.

California November 17

Coast Guard detains more than 20 migrants on boat off California coast

The Coast Guard apprehended 21 migrants, including 18 from Mexico, one from Russia and two from Uzbekistan, off the coast of Newport Beach, California, last week.

Wisconsin November 11

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.