Tag: Legislation
S Carolina lawmakers again reject transgender athletes ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A committee in the South Carolina House on Tuesday rejected for a second time a proposal that would have prevented transgender...
Chauvin sentencing in Floyd death pushed back to June 25
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Sentencing for former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's death has been pushed back to June 25, according to online...
Dispute over powers could spark Idaho government shutdown
<p>BOISE, Idaho — Idaho government offices and services could start shutting down in June if the part-time Legislature refuses to adjourn and leave coronavirus...
Hawaii close to honoring Juneteenth, leaving 1 state holdout
<p>HONOLULU — Hawaii was poised to become the 49th state to recognize Juneteenth after the House and Senate on Tuesday passed legislation designating June...
S Carolina lawmakers again reject transgender athletes ban
<p>COLUMBIA, S.C. — A committee in the South Carolina House on Tuesday rejected for a second time a proposal that would have prevented transgender...
Egyptian officials: Palestinians plan to call off elections
JERUSALEM — Egyptian officials say the Palestinian Authority plans to call off its first elections in 15 years, citing Israel's refusal to allow voting...
No big backlash for states passing anti-transgender laws
Five states have passed laws or implemented executive orders this year limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical...
More than 400 businesses back LGBTQ rights act
More than 400 companies __ including Tesla, Pfizer, Delta Air Lines and Amazon __ have signed on to support civil rights legislation for LGBTQ...
Indiana governor vetoes bill requiring ethanol warning label
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill that would require additional labeling for Indiana gas pumps that distribute E15, a fuel...
Egyptian officials: Palestinians plan to call off elections
<p>JERUSALEM — Egyptian officials say the Palestinian Authority plans to call off its first elections in 15 years, citing Israel's refusal to allow voting...