Tag: Legislature
Tennessee could require fetal remains be buried or cremated
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It will now be up to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to decide whether some medical providers will be required to cremate...
Leaders honor late Rep. Hastings as an outspoken fighter
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders and colleagues remembered Rep. Alcee Hastings on Wednesday as a straight-talking, tenacious champion for the disadvantaged who overcame hurdles in...
Lucky break: Idaho Powerball lives as global growth stalls
BOISE, Idaho — Powerball will continue in Idaho for at least another year despite an attempt by lawmakers to end the game in August...
Tennessee lawmakers pass new transgender ‘bathroom bill’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would put public schools and districts at risk of civil lawsuits if they let...
Biden aims for momentum as US returns to climate fight
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is convening a coalition of the willing, the unwilling, the desperate-for-help and the avid-for-money for a global summit Thursday...
Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser
BOISE, Idaho — When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him — in part by...
Maxine Waters’ bold words echo civil rights, draw criticism
WASHINGTON — When Rep. Maxine Waters urged people to “stay on the street” in the pursuit of justice for George Floyd, advocates for racial...
Tennessee House: Fetal remains must be buried or cremated
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Medical providers in Tennessee would be required to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation advanced by the...
Chile legislature OKs euthanasia bill, which heads to Senate
SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday approved a bill to allow euthanasia and assisted suicide for those over 18. It now...
Gaetz, Greene flaunt new paths to power, testing GOP leaders
WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders have always faced rebels in their ranks. But Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are presenting top House Republicans...
