May 16, 2024 Georgia's leader vows to veto 'Russia law' aimed at curbing foreign influence, calling it unacceptable President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia has criticized a recently passed media bill as "unacceptable" and pledged to veto it, despite the ruling party's majority.
May 10, 2024 Alabama legislative session adjourned without final vote on gambling bill: 'Frustrated' Alabamians won't have a chance to vote on gambling within the state this year after lawmakers failed to come to an agreement during the latest legislative session before it adjourned.
May 9, 2024 Alabama lawmakers strengthen penalties for falsely reporting a crime after Carlee Russell kidnapping hoax Falsely reporting a crime to law enforcement is one step away from becoming a felony in certain circumstances in Alabama after the bill passed the state legislature on Wednesday.
May 7, 2024 Hamas sympathizers could be added to list that includes terrorist suspects if GOP bill becomes law Legislation by a Republican senator would put terrorist supporters on the no-fly list, including if they had been disciplined for such conduct, in response to college protests.
April 24, 2024 TikTok creator argues Americans need to 'fight' to keep the social media app Freddie Smith joins 'America Reports' to discuss Congress' bill forcing the sale of TikTok or face a ban and his concerns with the legislation.
April 19, 2024 California bill aims to ban no-pet policies, animal fees at rental housing properties A proposed California bill aims to ease the struggle of pet owners in finding rental housing by prohibiting no-pet policies and additional fees for pets.
April 18, 2024 Maine lawmakers approve several gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state's history The Maine Legislature has approved several gun safety bills following the deadliest shooting in state history, which killed 18 people and injured 13 last October.
April 15, 2024 Colorado House passes semiautomatic firearm ban that faces uphill battle in State Senate The Colorado Democratic-controlled House has passed a bill aiming to ban the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms after a similar bill was rejected last year.
April 4, 2024 New York Senate votes to abolish law from 1907 that makes cheating on spouse illegal New York lawmakers have voted to repeal a law from 1907 that criminalizes adultery, which could soon be abolished. The state Senate approved the bill on Wednesday.
April 3, 2024 Uganda court upholds controversial law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality' Uganda's Constitutional Court has upheld a controversial anti-gay law, allowing the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality." The measure was signed last year.