March 8, 2023 Alaskan lawmakers reject pay hikes for state governor, top leaders Alaskan lawmakers rejected a proposal that would raise pay for the state's governor and top leaders. Officials suggested the increase due to salaries not keeping up with inflation.
March 7, 2023 Mississippi opal gains status as state symbol under new law The Mississippi opal has gained status as the state's gemstone under a new law. The measure received unanimous support from lawmakers in the state House and Senate.
March 7, 2023 Maryland bill enabling attorney general to prosecute police advances A bill advanced Tuesday that will enable Maryland's Attorney General to prosecute the police while investigating deaths, or injuries that resulted in death.
March 7, 2023 Wake County, NC commissioners reach compromise on election bill The Wake County commissioners have reached a compromise regarding an elections bill. This bill would change the way commissioners are elected in the state’s most populous county.
March 6, 2023 Gov. Justice signs bill splitting up West Virginia health agency Gov. Jim Justice has signed a bill that will split up West Virginia's health agency into three new departments. Starting next January the shared departments will have over 400 employees.
March 6, 2023 South Dakota House votes down ban on lobbying by spouses of lawmakers A South Dakota House bill to ban the spouses of lawmakers from serving as a lobbyists was defeated. Supporters said it was a much-needed ethics measure.
March 6, 2023 Georgia House votes to prosecute 17-year-olds as juveniles The Georgia House has voted to rasie the age to 17 for prosecuting young adults in the juvenile courts. Georgia is one of three states where 17 year olds are routinely charged as adults.
March 4, 2023 Biden will be in a 'real political vice' if he chooses to veto COVID-19 bill: Sen. Mike Braun Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., discusses the passing of a Senate bill to declassify the Wuhan lab leak, the potential consequences and implications for China.
March 2, 2023 Missouri governor would control St. Louis police under bill The Missouri governor would control the St. Louis police under a bill that has advanced in the state House. Some Missourians are arguing that the city is failing to control crime.
March 2, 2023 CA bill proposal would require households to provide safe workplaces for nannies, cleaners A bill aimed at protecting nannies and cleaners by requiring households to comply with safety standards has been proposed in the California Legislature.