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March 19, 2023

North Carolina bill increasing punishments for rioters will become law after no governor veto

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will allow a bill increasing penalties for rioters to become law after deciding against blocking the piece of legislation — a move he made in 2021.

March 17, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Healey looks to extend schools' universal free lunch program

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed extending a pilot program offering free school meals for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year in a supplemental budget proposal.

March 17, 2023

Arizona Gov. Hobbs to sign order banning hair discrimination

The Arizona governor is expected to sign an order that will ban discrimination based on hair. Gov. Katie Hobbs will do the ceremonial signing Friday afternoon.

March 16, 2023

Michigan loses appeal over former governor's acquittal in Flint water case

The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in an appeal over his acquittal ofn charges related to his alleged role in the Flint water crisis.

March 16, 2023

NC Gov. Cooper urges against large paper mill's closure

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper urged Pactiv Evergreen not to shut down its Canton mill, noting the "devastating effect" an estimated 1,100 job losses would have on the state.

March 16, 2023

DeSantis forms alliance with 18 governors to combat Biden's ESG push: 'Direct threat to the American economy'

Gov. Ron DeSantis is leading 18 states in combating the Biden administration's push on ESG investments, which they say could harm American retirement funds.

March 16, 2023

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs scrutinized for plans to disregard court order authorizing execution

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing criticism from the family of a murder victim and a county prosecutor after announcing she will not allow an April execution to take place.

March 15, 2023

Massachusetts Gov. Healey proposes statewide missing persons unit

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has proposed a new statewide unit to boost law enforcement's efficiency in missing persons cases.

March 15, 2023

Gavin Newsom hides ties to failed Silicon Valley Bank in statement praising Biden's bailout

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom didn't mention his ties to Silicon Valley Bank in his statement Monday praising the Biden administration for bailing it out.

March 13, 2023

Former chief of staff to Gavin Newsom siding with Walgreens in abortion pill fight amid rising tensions

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom's first chief of staff is reportedly repping Walgreens amid rising tensions between the governor and the company over the distribution of abortion pills.