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Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

Hindustan Times  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Supporters in Florida hope the bill will withstand legal challenges because it would ban social media formats based on addictive features such as notification alerts and auto-play …

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Walz signs his first bill of the 2-week-old legislative session, fixes error to save taxpayers $350M
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Walz signs his first bill of the 2-week-old legislative session, fixes error to save taxpayers $350M

Associated Press  

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz signed his first bill of the two-week-old 2024 legislative session on Monday, a correction to last year’s main tax bill that could have cost Minnesota taxpayers around $350 million next year. Last year’s bill inadvertently used the standard deduction amount from 2019 as the starting point for 2024 state personal income taxes, instead …

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Oklahoma’s anti-trans bathroom bill explained
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Oklahoma’s anti-trans bathroom bill explained

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just under two years before the fight broke …

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New York Considers Reparations For Descendants Of Enslaved People
1 year ago

New York Considers Reparations For Descendants Of Enslaved People

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING New York will formally consider reparations for descendants of enslaved people, thanks to a newly signed bill that forces the state to reckon with its role in the institution of slavery. Kathy Hochul signed the bill Tuesday, creating a commission that will study just how much the state of New York benefited from slavery, and come up …

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Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor’s desk
1 year, 7 months ago

Minnesota bill legalizing recreational pot passes Senate, heads to governor’s desk

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Senators in Minnesota passed a bill Saturday that would allow recreational marijuana use by people over the age of 21 and make it the 23rd state to legalize the substance for adults. Supporters of the bill said it would improve public health and safety and further social justice, while opponents said health and safety would actually worsen. People …

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New Mexico governor signs bill to shield abortion providers
1 year, 9 months ago

New Mexico governor signs bill to shield abortion providers

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Democratic New Mexico Gov. A companion abortion-rights bill signed in March guarantees access to reproductive health care in response to a string of anti-abortion ordinances by cities and counties in eastern New Mexico where opposition to abortion access runs deep. “We want to make sure New Mexico is a state that is safe for women and …

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As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?
1 year, 10 months ago

As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — “If I hadn’t been a girl, I’d have been a drag queen.” Dolly Parton has uttered those words famously and often. “Corporations will not continue to expand or relocate here if their employees — and their recruits — don’t feel safe or welcomed in Tennessee.” John Camp, a Pride organizer in Knoxville, said the event in Tennessee’s …

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Utah bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors
1 year, 11 months ago

Utah bans gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Gov Spencer Cox signed the ban into law …

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Bills aimed at creating California abortion sanctuary headed to Newsom
2 years, 4 months ago

Bills aimed at creating California abortion sanctuary headed to Newsom

LA Times  

People rally in support of abortion rights at the state Capitol in Sacramento in 2019. And like other medical decisions, it is a private conversation between patients and their healthcare providers.” California officials began preparing a year ago for the potential effect of Roe vs. Wade being overturned, with Newsom asking Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and dozens of other …

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Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden bill to help millions escape higher health care costs

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Millions of people in the United States will be spared from big increases in health care costs next year after President Joe Biden signed legislation extending generous subsidies for those who buy plans through federal and state marketplaces. The sweeping climate, tax and health care bill sets aside $70 billion over the next three years to keep out-of-pocket …

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Biden, suddenly on a hot streak, signs semiconductor bill as businesses boost investment
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden, suddenly on a hot streak, signs semiconductor bill as businesses boost investment

LA Times  

President Biden signed a bill that seeks to boost manufacturing of semiconductors and reduce the U.S. tech sector’s reliance on Asian companies. Biden, speaking before he signed the legislation into law on the South Lawn of the White House, called the bill “a once-in-a-generation investment in America itself” that comes during a moment of global upheaval and amid a still …

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Ducey signs 47 bills, vetoes 3, as deadline for action looms
2 years, 6 months ago

Ducey signs 47 bills, vetoes 3, as deadline for action looms

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday signed 47 bills from the Legislation session that ended nearly two weeks ago but vetoed three, including a measure that would have asked voters in Maricopa County to extend a sales tax that funds transportation projects. Ducey also vetoed measures requiring group homes contracted with the Department of Economic Security to care …

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Oklahoma governor signs transgender bathroom bill
2 years, 7 months ago

Oklahoma governor signs transgender bathroom bill

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill requiring public school students to use only the bathroom of the sex listed on their birth certificate. The bill was proposed after Stillwater Public Schools declined to change a policy allowing students to use the bathroom that agrees with their gender identity unless forced by law to do otherwise. …

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Abortion restriction bill signed by Florida Gov. DeSantis
2 years, 8 months ago

Abortion restriction bill signed by Florida Gov. DeSantis

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, shown at a news conference on Feb. 1, signed a bill into law Thursday that bans abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill Thursday that bans abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy as the state joined a growing conservative push to restrict access ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision …

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Florida and West Virginia move towards banning transgender girls from High School sports
3 years, 8 months ago

Florida and West Virginia move towards banning transgender girls from High School sports

Daily Mail  

The move comes as West Virginia's governor signed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing in female sports in schools and colleges Highly-contentious bill will become state law in Florida when signed by Gov Ron DeSantis Florida Republicans have revived and approved a bill to ban transgender girls and women from playing in public school teams Florida has become the …

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Governor signs Montana’s Medicaid expansion bill
5 years, 8 months ago

Governor signs Montana’s Medicaid expansion bill

Associated Press  

Steve Bullock signed a bill Thursday to continue Montana’s Medicaid expansion program for another six years, as long as federal funding continues. Bullock has signed several bills dealing with pharmacy benefit managers, including bills that would not allow PBM’s to charge pharmacies unexpected fees or prevent pharmacies from operating mail order businesses. Buttrey’s Medicaid expansion bill requires able-bodied recipients to …

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