December 20, 2015 Maryland lawmakers launch drive to overturn transgender 'bathroom bill' Two Maryland lawmakers are trying to repeal a recently passed transgender rights bill which they claim would allow men to walk freely into ladies' restrooms.
December 20, 2015 California lawmakers pushing to get baby-changing tables in men's restrooms California lawmakers, in a bid to let dads play a bigger parenting role in public, are pushing for baby-changing tables to be installed in men's restrooms. They say the changes reflect shifting family dynamics, though the plan was criticized as yet another costly regulation on businesses.
December 20, 2015 Federal judge strikes down Wisconsin's voter ID law U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman sided with opponents of the law, who argued that low-income and minority voters aren't as likely to have photo IDs or the documents needed to get them. Adelman said the law violated the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of equal protection.
December 20, 2015 Florida House passes bill to allow trained officials to carry guns in schools The House bill, sponsored by Sarasota Republican Greg Steube, passed 71-44.
December 20, 2015 California eyes plan to speed bullet train using cap-and-trade program proceeds Five months after a judge in Sacramento halted state financing for California's bullet train dead in its tracks, Democrats are eyeing a plan that would fund the high-speed-rail line with proceeds from the state's cap-and-trade program on carbon emissions.
December 20, 2015 Illinois Dems back off $100 million push for Obama library following outrage Illinois Democrats are backing off a plan to give $100 million of state money toward landing President Obama’s presidential library and museum -- following accusations of voting “shenanigans” and nasty Chicago-style politics, not to mention the state’s dire financial situation.
December 20, 2015 Florida lawmakers push to change MLB Cuban player policy Major League Baseball would have to change its policy on Cuban players if the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays want a share of state money that would be set aside for professional sports stadiums under a bill the House passed Friday.
December 20, 2015 Colorado lawmakers weigh proposals to rein in government surveillance Colorado lawmakers are pushing several bills this year that seek to limit government surveillance — proposals that have gained momentum in the wake of revelations about federal collection of phone and email records.
December 20, 2015 Illinois voters want to take drawing political maps out of politicians’ hands Voters in Illinois who don't want politicians to draw the state's political maps are one step away from putting the question up for a vote.
December 20, 2015 Connecticut lawmakers consider banning day care from serving whole, 2% milk Milk -- it does a body bad? Some Connecticut lawmakers seem to think so.