Tag: Legislature
US military: 32 of 40 Guantanamo prisoners now vaccinated
WASHINGTON — Most of the prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday,...
Indiana budget deal boosts school funding, construction
INDIANAPOLIS — A new Indiana state budget awash in federal coronavirus relief money will give a sizeable funding boost to public schools while also...
Democrats point to Georgia in push for new elections law
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are spotlighting Georgia as they build their case for a broad overhaul of U.S. election law, arguing the new voting...
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...
Legislation aims to kill 90% of wolves roaming Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — A Republican-dominated state Senate committee on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the state to hire private contractors to kill about 90% of...
Should states set pot policy by its potency? Some say yes
NEW YORK — As marijuana legalization spreads across U.S. states, so does a debate over whether to set pot policy by potency.
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