Tax relief, border security in $336.1B budget bill approved by Texas Senate
A proposed $336.1 billion state spending plan that includes money for teacher pay raises, border security, property tax cuts ...
Oregon Senate approves bill to ditch time changes if other states do too
The bill would let Oregon "ditch the switch" - but doesn't specify whether that means permanent standard time or permanent ...
Texas Senate passes $336 billion state budget. Here's what's proposed for 2026-27.
The Texas Senate quickly passed its version of the state's proposed budget, which would fund the operations of the state ...
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Truth-in-sentencing bill would create more crime, be ‘dangerous’ for North Dakotans, prison leader says
Senate Bill 2128 would increase crime and recidivism rates, said DOCR Director Colby Braun. Attorney General Drew Wrigley ...
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Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed ...
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Oregon Senate passes Broadman bill allowing hotel, rental guests to sue over videos, photos in private spaces
Guests in Oregon hotels and short-term vacation rentals will have the authority to sue innkeepers, landlords and reservation ...
Tennessee bill to require mental health evaluation for child, animal abusers passes Senate committee
This is really trying to catch folks at a crucial time in their life,” Rep. Tim Hicks (R-Gray) said. “Some of these folks, ...
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Cox vetoes bill on Utah Supreme Court chief justice
Governor Spencer Cox has vetoed a bill he said gives the governor and the legislature too much power over the Utah Supreme ...
Iowa Senate amends bill banning cellphones in class, sends bill back to the House
The Iowa Senate approved a bill to ban cellphones from iowa classrooms -- one of governor reynolds' major focuses this legislative session.But senate lawmakers ...
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Oklahoma Senate Advances Bill to Boost State's Plumbing Workforce, Eases Licensing Requirements
Oklahoma Senate Bill 112 clears a hurdle, aiming to boost plumbing workforce by easing licensing requirements.
Utah governor worries the bill’s education-based legislation creates ‘technical and legal questions.’ Senate President Adams disagrees
“The Utah Education Association applauds Governor Spencer Cox’s decision to veto SB37. This bill would have redirected public education funds away from Utah’s public schools and weakened local control ...