Tag: Legislature
West Virginia gov signs needle exchange program regulations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday signed a bill to introduce more stringent requirements to needle exchange programs amid a...
Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill goes to governor amid racial strife
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature approved stiffer penalties against violent protesters on Thursday, handing a major legislative victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who...
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid writing a book
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor's apartment is writing...
Proposal in Alabama to up protection for Confederate statues
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama lawmaker who disputes that slavery was the cause of the Civil War has proposed fining cities $10,000 a day...
A retiring Castro to bring younger face to Cuba’s communists
HAVANA — This week's Communist Party congress could be the last with a Castro at the helm of Cuba's all-powerful political institution.
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Poland court rules ombudsman must leave office at term end
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s top court ruled Thursday that it is unconstitutional for the country's human rights ombudsman to remain in the job indefinitely...
Bulgaria: President to consult parties on forming new govt
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s new parliament convened Thursday for its first session since the country's April 4 general election.
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Lawmakers fighting like cats and dogs? Not over this bill
CONCORD. N.H. — Nine lives notwithstanding, killing a cat in a hit-and-run soon could become illegal in New Hampshire.
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Indiana budget outlook shows bigger tax revenue jump
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s state tax collections are expected to bounce back even stronger than expected from the pandemic recession.
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Missouri House delays lawmaker resignation to finish review
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri House on Thursday refused to accept a lawmaker's resignation so the Ethics Committee can fully investigate allegations that he...
