March 15, 2023 North Carolina Senate passes legislation mandating harsher penalties for utility damage The North Carolina Senate passed legislation for harsher penalties for damaging utility equipment. This decision comes after the shootings that cut power to 45,000 homes and businesses.
March 14, 2023 North Carolina Gov. Cooper announces new violence prevention office North Carolina will create an office responsible for helping law enforcement officers reduce violence in their communities. The measure was announced Tuesday by Gov. Roy Cooper.
March 14, 2023 Medical marijuana proposal gains momentum in Kentucky After years of running into a roadblock, Kentucky's medical marijuana proposal is gaining momentum. The bill cleared a Senate committee with support from a key Republican leader.
March 14, 2023 Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs trans care malpractice bill into law Gov. Sanders signed a bill to make it easier to sue providers of gender-affirming care for minors. This law allows the recipient to file a lawsuit against the doctor up to 15 years after.
March 13, 2023 North Carolina lawmakers will defend abortion pill restrictions in federal court A North Carolina judge granted a request allowing state lawmakers to defend laws regarding abortion pills. The request was made by House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger.
March 10, 2023 West Virginia lawmakers approve hospital expansion rule changes West Virginia lawmakers approved a bill that says hospitals wouldn't need to undergo a review process to improve or add services. Some lawmakers argue this bill will be expensive.
March 10, 2023 West Virginia senator who interrupted session removed A West Virginia senator who interrupted the chamber president's explanation of legislation was removed on Friday. The decision was made after the Senate went into a brief recess.
March 10, 2023 North Carolina bill in favor of tougher riot punishments awaits governor's signature A North Carolina bill approving more severe punishments for rioters heads to the desk of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who vetoed a similar measure in 2021 after deeming it "unnecessary."
March 9, 2023 Alaska governor proposes limits on sex education, teacher bonuses The governor of Alaska has proposed a bill which puts limits on sex education and teacher bonuses. This bill will require permission from parents for students to change their pronouns.
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.