Legislation May 8, 2018 Effort to eliminate florist licenses in Louisiana becomes a thorny issue Florists in Louisiana are speaking out after a proposal that would have done away with a licensing and testing requirement failed last week.
Legislation May 3, 2018 Illinois Senate passes bill that requires LGBT history in public schools The Illinois Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would require public schools in the state to teach lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender (LGBT) history, as well as use inclusive and “non-discriminatory” textbooks.
Legislation May 2, 2018 New York Gov. Cuomo signs gun law preventing domestic abusers from owning firearms New Yorkers convicted of domestic violence will now be prohibited from owning a gun, according to new legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday.
Legislation April 25, 2018 Tennessee Senate passes bill to build monument to 'victims of abortion,' sends back to House The Tennessee Senate on Monday passed a bill that would see a monument to unborn children be placed on capitol grounds, if the House agrees to its amendments.
First Amendment April 22, 2018 Texas 'revenge porn' law goes too far, court rules A Texas appeals court last week struck down a state law that criminalized the sharing of sexually explicit photos and videos of an individual online without their consent, ruling the “revenge porn” measure a violation of the First Amendment.
Florida April 10, 2018 Broward school board votes against participation in program allowing armed district employees A school board in southern Florida reportedly voted against taking part in a program Tuesday that would permit certain employees in the district, including some teachers, to carry a gun on campus.
Legislation March 26, 2018 Florida’s year-round daylight saving law raises safety concerns The Sunshine State is on the verge of becoming a little brighter every evening after passing a bill to enact year-round daylight saving time to boost the economy and tourism, which Governor Scott signed into law and sent to Congress for final approval.
Federal Courts March 20, 2018 Judge temporarily blocks Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a new Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks' gestation — the most restrictive abortion law in the United States.
Legislation March 19, 2018 Mississippi enacts law banning most abortions after 15 weeks Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Airlines March 19, 2018 Democratic New York lawmaker to introduce bill to protect pets flying on airplanes A Democratic New York state lawmaker said Sunday she planned to introduce a bill that would give pet passengers the same rights as humans when flying on airplanes.
Florida March 8, 2018 Florida Senate passes bill for year-round daylight saving time A bill to let Florida remain on daylight saving time year-round is headed to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk after the state Senate approved the measure 33-2 on Tuesday.