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December 20, 2015

Couple sues Kentucky to issue same-sex marriage license

A Kentucky couple sued the state Friday, seeking to force it to issue same-sex marriage licenses after a federal judge ruled earlier this week that unions performed legally in other places must be recognized by the Bluegrass State.

December 20, 2015

California bill would require warning labels on sugary drinks

Democratic Sen. William Monning’s bill proposed Thursday would require the warning on the front of all beverage containers with added sweeteners that have 75 or more calories in every 12 ounces. 

December 20, 2015

Alabama bill would require reading of congressional prayers in schools

Public school teachers in Alabama would be required to begin each day by reading opening prayers that were given in Congress under a bill proposed by Republican lawmaker. 

December 20, 2015

Kentucky must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states, judge rules

In 23-page a ruling issued Wednesday, U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II concluded that Kentucky's laws treat gay and lesbians differently in a "way that demeans them." 

December 20, 2015

Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to punish online gamblers

The Monroe County Republican on Tuesday outlined a plan to penalize people who gamble online, which is illegal but not punishable in Pennsylvania. 

December 20, 2015

Maryland bill would cut water, electricity to NSA headquarters

A group of Republican legislators in Maryland have introduced legislation that would deny state support to federal agencies engaging in warrantless electronic surveillance in a move aimed at curtailing the federal government's power to monitor and track citizens.

December 20, 2015

Oklahoma lawmakers advance 'Merry Christmas Bill' allowing traditional greetings

The House Common Education Committee approved by a 15-1 vote legislation saying that public school students, teachers and other staff members can greet each other with such traditional phrases as merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah and happy holidays. 

December 20, 2015

Florida bill would set hard prison time for welfare fraudsters

Florida welfare fraudsters beware. A bipartisan legislative effort designed to clobber public assistance abuse may soon send welfare perps to prison for a long time.

December 20, 2015

Lawsuit challenging Ariz. gov's Medicaid plan dismissed

A lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's Medicaid expansion plan that was filed by fellow Republicans in the state Legislature was dismissed in a ruling released Saturday, handing Brewer a major victory in her battle against conservative members of her own party.

December 20, 2015

Tennessee proposal would repeal Common Core standards

Lawmakers have proposed a number of measures this legislative session targeting Tennessee's Common Core standards — including a proposal to do away with them.