January 30, 2023 Illinois Gov. Pritzker receives bill that would make it easier for residents to change their names Currently, there is a lifetime ban on name changes for people who have been convicted of certain crimes in Illinois. Gov. Pritzker received a bill that would lift this restriction.
January 26, 2023 Indiana Senate supports constitutional change on bail rights The Indiana Senate backs a constitutional change on bail rights on Thursday. This Republican-backed proposal would remove the right to bail if the person is a threat to society.
January 20, 2023 Boebert moves to defund Planned Parenthood in her first bill of 2023 Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado is introducing the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2023 as her first piece of legislation for the year, cosigned with 29 other members of the House.
January 17, 2023 Virginia panel quashes bill allowing murder charges for drug dealers if overdose occurs A Virginia panel voted down a bill allowing murder charges for drug dealers if an overdose occurs in an 8-7 vote. Opponents said if drug dealers see someone overdose they won't use 911.
January 12, 2023 TIK'D OFF: Is national security harmed when Congress uses TikTok? Americans weigh in People in Austin, Texas, shared their opinions on whether members of Congress compromise national security by using TikTok, a Chinese-owned short video app.
January 12, 2023 Kamala Harris calls House-passed Born Alive Act 'extreme,' claims it jeopardizes reproductive rights Vice President Kamala Harris accused Republican legislators in the House of trying to "control women's bodies" by passing the "extreme" Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
December 30, 2022 Lisa Boothe: The massive spending bill is a 'middle finger' to American taxpayers 'Outnumbered' panelists criticize the $1.7 trillion spending bill that President Biden signed while vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
December 30, 2022 President Biden signed a massive defense spending package into law, but what’s in the bill? The recently-passed defense spending bill focuses on the most important national security priorities of the U.S., doing everything from authorizing a pay bump for service members to supporting Ukraine.
December 30, 2022 Rep. Greg Steube on border crisis: Time for Republicans to 'set this straight' Florida Rep. Greg Steube weighs in after President Biden signed the $1.7 trillion spending bill while vacationing in St. Croix and discusses Kevin McCarthy's bid for House Speaker.Â
December 24, 2022 Biden signs bill to keep government running while $1.7 trillion spending package is prepared President Joe Biden signed a short-term bill Friday that will ensure the government remains funded and operational until the $1.7 trillion spending package is signed in the coming week.