March 1, 2023 West Virginia's 'religious freedom' bill heads to governor's desk after quick pass through legislature West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is expected to sign the "Equal Protection for Religion Act" into law just days after the bill passed through the legislature at lightning speed.
February 28, 2023 'I don't support it': Manchin will vote against new DC revision reducing penalties on violent crime Democrat Senator Joe Manchin does not support the D.C. city council pushing to reduce penalties on crime in the city and said he will vote in favor of the disapproval resolution.
February 27, 2023 West Virginia bill would give $25,000 in tax credits to ex-residents who move back A West Virginia bill would give $25,000 in tax credits to ex-residents to move back. The senate passed the bill unanimously and it is being sent to the House of Delegates.
February 26, 2023 California, Washington bills would allow transgender people to seal records requesting name change A bill in both the California and Washington legislatures would allow transgender children and adults to keep documentation of a name change private by sealing public records.
February 24, 2023 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs into law restrictions on ‘adult’ performances Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law new restrictions on “adult-oriented” performances.
February 23, 2023 Alabama bill proposed to change 'good time' law named for slain deputy An Alabama bill was proposed that will cut the amount of time that inmates can shave off their sentences. The bill also states that under certain circumstances inmates can lose their credit.
February 23, 2023 Kentucky Senate approves bill to allow jail time for hazing charges The Kentucky Senate approved a bill giving jail time for hazing charges following the death of a university student. The bill would sentence offenders to up to five years.
February 23, 2023 Georgia lawmakers pare back bill to increase weight of trucks on highways Lawmakers in Georgia are scaling back a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways. This bill allows a higher weight for trucks carrying mining, farming, and logging commodities.
February 23, 2023 Missouri lawmakers approve 8.7% raise for state workers Lawmakers in Missouri have approved an 8.7% raise for all state workers. The GOP-led Senate asked Gov. Mike Parson to adjust the cost-of-living. He is expected to sign the raise into law.
February 22, 2023 'Baby box' locations will debut under West Virginia bill A West Virginia bill that advanced to the House of Delegates debuts "baby box" safe surrender locations. This law allows children less than 30 days old to be turned over to a hospital.