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.
February 21, 2023 Mississippi Senate passes ban on transgender surgeries for minors The Mississippi Senate has passed a ban on transgender healthcare for anyone younger than 18. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has indicated he will sign it into law.
February 20, 2023 Virginia bill for localities adding surcharge to finance school construction fails A Virginia bill to give voters the option for localities to add a surcharge to finance school construction has died. The bill was killed on a straight party line vote.
February 15, 2023 Virginia Senate quashes bill allowing murder charges for drug dealers Virginia Senate Democrats have defeated a bill allowing drug dealers to be eligible for murder charges. This is the second vote on the legislation this session.
February 15, 2023 Georgia senators advance bill to restrict vaping in public spaces Senators in Georgia have advanced a bill that will restrict vaping in public spaces. The bill states that vaping will go under Georgia's 2005 Smokefree Air Act.
February 14, 2023 West Virginia bill aimed at enhancing education for students advances in Senate A West Virginia bill aimed at enhancing education for students advanced in the Senate. The bill will provide students from kindergarten through third grade access to a support system.
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.