February 10, 2023 West Virginia bill would make obstructing police, causing their death, a felony A proposed West Virginia bill would make obstructing police and causing their death a felony. If the bill is passed it would make the felony punishable by up to life in prison.
February 9, 2023 North Carolina Senate approves bill addressing hotel guest rights The North Carolina Senate approved a bill Thursday that addresses hotel guest rights. Democrats say the bill could harm citizens that are fearful of being thrown out of their home.
February 9, 2023 West Virginia bill would require Holocaust education in public schools A West Virginia bill would require public schools to include Holocaust education. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and now heads to the House of Delegates.
February 9, 2023 Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension Mississippi Senators passed a postpartum bill that allows mothers to have Medicaid for a year after giving birth. Legislators hope to cut the maternal mortality rate.
February 9, 2023 Georgia lawmakers seek to toughen penalties for dogfighting-related crimes Georgia lawmakers are seeking to toughen the penalties for dogfighting-related crimes. This bill advancing to the Senate would feature longer sentences, up to 20 years.
February 7, 2023 Georgia Senate wants to make paying for sex, pimping a felony The Georgia Senate wants to make it a felony to pay for sex or to facilitate prostitution by pimping. The bill will be sent to the House for more debate.
February 7, 2023 New Mexico bill ordering pretrial detention change could cost state $15.3M a year A pretrial detention change could end up costing New Mexico $15.3 million a year. The state Senate bill calls for those convicted of violent crimes to remain jailed without bond.
February 7, 2023 Mississippi House pushes blueberry and opal as state symbols The Mississippi House votes to recognize the blueberry as the state fruit and an opal as the state gemstone. The bill will now move to the Senate for further discussion.
February 6, 2023 Georgia Senate advances bill cutting college degree requirements for state jobs The Georgia Senate has advanced a bill to cut college degree requirements for state jobs. The bill is being sent to the Senate next for more debate and a reexamination.
February 3, 2023 Virginia Senate Democrats kill Youngkin-backed bill on school awards Virginia Senate Democrats voted to kill the GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin-backed bill on school awards. The bill would have required student and parent notification about certain awards.