Bills

POLITICS 2 days ago

Manchin backtracks, downplays involvement in Inflation Reduction Act after claiming he 'wrote' it

Sen. Joe Manchin attempted to downplay his involvement in the creation of the Inflation Reduction Act this week, saying he only provided “input" for the bill after previously claiming he “wrote" it.

Maine 3 days ago

Maine residents looking to replace current state flag with retro version

Residents of Maine are pushing to replace the current state flag with a retro version. The residents want a flag with a simple pine tree and a blue north star.

Maine July 20

Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill aimed at prohibiting foreign influence in state elections

Janet Mills, the governor of Maine, vetoed a bill that prohibited foreign influence in state elections. Gov. Mills feared the language was so broad it could silence "legitimate voices."

Veterans June 16

Bipartisan bill would give some female vets combat-related benefits: 'They are so deeply owed'

The bill will allow female veterans who served in Cultural Support Teams to apply for re-evaluation and receive the benefits of full frontline duty service.

Washington June 16

Republican governors intensify resistance to plan to sell land leases for conservation

Republican governors are pushing back against a proposal by the Biden administration that aims to elevate the importance of conservation on vast government-owned lands.

Rhode Island June 16

Rhode Island lawmakers approve bill to replace lead pipes across the state

Lawmakers in Rhode Island approved a bill that would require the replacement of lead pipes across the state. The replacements would take place over the next ten years.

Pennsylvania June 15

Pennsylvania House passes measure to raise phone bill fees for millions in bid to help fund 911, 988

In a bid to help emergency communication centers and the 988 hotline, Pennsylvania's House passed a bill raising the phone bill fees for millions of residents on June 14, 2023.

Japan June 13

Japan's powerful lower house of parliament passes bill promoting understanding of LGBTQ+ issues

Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill promoting the understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. Citizens believe Fumio Kishida's conservative party favored opposition to sexual equality.

POLITICS June 9

Why House Republicans should be cooking with gas

A review into what went down in the House this past week as tension built up between GOP members and McCarthy's plan to get everyone back on track.

North Carolina June 7

North Carolina moves closer to legalizing sports gambling

Legalized sports gambling in North Carolina has overcome a major legislative hurdle as the House accepted revisions made by the Senate. The revised bill includes several new provisions.