Tag: State governments
Critics: GOP measures target Black voter turnout in Georgia
ATLANTA — Fueled by Black turnout, Democrats scored stunning wins in Georgia in the presidential and U.S. Senate races. Now, Republicans are trying to...
Kentucky Senate GOP leader files no-knock warrant bill
<p>LOUISVILLE, Ky — One of Kentucky's top GOP lawmakers has filed legislation to ban some no-knock warrants nearly a year after the death of...
Indiana Senate moves bills aimed at law enforcement control
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana senators advanced measures Tuesday that would allow police to determine what use of force is reasonable in some cases and would...
California governor says deal to reopen schools is close
SAN FRANCISCO — As the vast majority of California students approach one year of distance learning, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed Tuesday that classrooms will...
South Carolina push to resume executions with electric chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina is dusting off its electric chair and trying to restart executions in the state after going nearly 10 years...
Kentucky Senate GOP leader files no-knock warrant bill
LOUISVILLE, Ky — One of Kentucky's top GOP lawmakers has filed legislation to ban some no-knock warrants nearly a year after the death of...
Hawaii affordable housing guidelines could include $1M homes
<p>HONOLULU — Affordable housing guidelines set by a Hawaii state agency could rate two-bedroom homes costing $1 million as affordable for some households eligible...
Minnesota Legislature to weigh protections for jail inmates
<p>ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Legislature will consider sweeping changes meant to provide better protections and medical care to jail inmates.</p>
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Ivey: State welcomes review of Space Command’s proposed home
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday said she welcomes a federal review of the decision to move the Space Command headquarters...
Indiana Senate backs yearly hurdle on teacher union dues
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana teachers would have to renew requests every year for automatic paycheck deduction of union dues under a bill that’s been approved...