Tag: Legislation
Hungary walks back controversial laws after EU court rulings
<p>BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's government is walking back two controversial pieces of legislation that targeted foreign universities and civil society groups after they were...
After COVID relief bill, progressives look for next big win
ATLANTA — Activist Jan Rivers stood surrounded by “JOBS NOW” signs as she tried to round up support for a massive infrastructure and climate...
FirstEnergy in talks on deferred prosecution agreement
<p>CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice while negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement over its role in secretly funding...
Democrats, activists call on governor to veto wetlands bill
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Calls are mounting for Gov. Eric Holcomb to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-wildlife-deregulation-legislation-wetlands-7f53e26aa9c25590b44113a603e58720">veto a bill</a> that would remove some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands...
Indiana Legislature ends on high note after struggles
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Republican lawmakers set up a <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-health-eric-holcomb-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-f3ebd3c2121bcb8ef0080a181a666a46">constitutional challenge</a> to Indiana GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb over his office’s emergency powers a week before...
Court record: Chauvin to be sentenced June 16 in Floyd death
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer <a href="https://apnews.com/article/derek-chauvin-trial-live-updates-04-20-2021-955a78df9a7a51835ad63afb8ce9b5c1">convicted of murder and manslaughter</a> in the death of George Floyd, will be sentenced...
A glace at key issues during Indiana legislative session
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session on Thursday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session:</p>
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Democrats move 2 bills showing strength and limits of power
WASHINGTON — Democrats were on a roll. The House voted along party lines to make the nation’s capital the 51st state, and two hours...
Hungary walks back controversial laws after EU court rulings
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary's government is walking back two controversial pieces of legislation that targeted foreign universities and civil society groups after they were...
FirstEnergy in talks on deferred prosecution agreement
CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy Corp. is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice while negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement over its role in secretly funding...