Tag: Legislation
Arkansas governor to sign bill nullifying gun restrictions
<p>LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he'll sign a bill that would bar state and local law officers from...
Florida lawmakers move to punish social media companies
<p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Social media companies faced the wrath of Florida Republicans, as lawmakers were poised Wednesday to send legislation to the governor as...
South Dakota Supreme Court weighs pot legalization battle
<p>SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday heard final arguments in a legal battle sparked by an attempt by Gov....
West Virginia transgender athlete bill signed by governor
<p>CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia's governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools...
Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill
<p>BOISE, Idaho — Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him...
Indiana governor vetoes bill requiring ethanol warning label
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a <a href="http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2021/bills/senate/303#document-ab48c096">bill </a> that would require additional labeling for Indiana gas pumps that distribute E15, a...
Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave coronavirus...
Indiana governor sues Legislature over emergency powers
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s governor is asking a court to block a new law passed by state legislators giving themselves more authority to intervene when...
Hawaii close to honoring Juneteenth, leaving 1 state holdout
HONOLULU — Hawaii was poised to become the 49th state to recognize Juneteenth after the House and Senate on Tuesday passed legislation designating June...
Probe: Cyprus ‘unlawfully’ gave passports in investment deal
<p>NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus' government unlawfully issued 3,500 passports to the relatives of wealthy investors under a now-defunct, multibillion euro citizenship-for-investment program, a damning...