Tag: Executive vetoes
Indiana governor signs wetland repeal bill, despite pushback
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill removing some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday despite widespread criticism...
College athletes decry possible delay in compensation law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Just when some college athletes in Florida were readying to cash in on their athletic prowess, the state's Legislature has unexpectedly...
Arkansas governor to sign bill nullifying gun restrictions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday that he'll sign a bill that would bar state and local law officers from...
Ex-wildlife managers want veto of Idaho wolf-killing bill
BOISE, Idaho — Nearly 30 retired state, federal and tribal wildlife managers sent a letter Wednesday to Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little asking him...
Egyptian officials: Palestinians plan to call off elections
JERUSALEM — Egyptian officials say the Palestinian Authority plans to call off its first elections in 15 years, citing Israel's refusal to allow voting...
Indiana governor vetoes bill requiring ethanol warning label
INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed a bill that would require additional labeling for Indiana gas pumps that distribute E15, a fuel...
Democrats, activists call on governor to veto wetlands bill
INDIANAPOLIS — Calls are mounting for Gov. Eric Holcomb to veto a bill that would remove some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands amid...
A glace at key issues during Indiana legislative session
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session on Thursday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session:
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Kansas governor vetoes ban for transgender school athletes
TOPEKA, Kan. — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a Republican measure that would have made Kansas the latest state with a GOP-controlled...
North Dakota House overrides transgender sports bill veto
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s House dealt Gov. Doug Burgum his first veto setback of the session Thursday, overriding his rejection of a bill...
