Tag: Legislature
Oregon high court affirms juries can acquit in split votes
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Supreme Court, ruling before the start of a murder case, has upheld that a defendant can be acquitted by...
Biden’s trade pick vows to work more closely with allies
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s pick to be the top U.S. trade envoy promised to work with America’s allies to combat China’s aggressive trade...
Tribes want Native statue to replace one tied to massacre
DENVER — Months after protesters tore down a statue of a U.S. soldier who took part in the slaughter of Native Americans, tribal members...
Gay GOP lawmaker urges defeat of anti-trans athlete bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Legislation to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports would likely result in vulnerable students being marginalized while also harming...
South Carolina lawmaker: Trump can be buried at our Capitol
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina Republican lawmaker said he is filing a bill that would allow former President Donald Trump to buried on...
Arkansas lawmaker’s ability to participate remotely halted
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas lawmaker who was censured this month for cursing at a colleague temporarily lost her ability to participate remotely...
NIL bill would allow college athletes to return from draft
The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to...
NIL bill would allow college athletes to return from draft
The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to...
NIL bill would allow college athletes to return from draft
The latest federal bill related to college sports would allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, loosen restrictions around transfers and permit players to...
Honduras leader warns drug cooperation with US endangered
TEGUCIGALPÁ, Honduras — Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández says that antinarcotics cooperation with the United States could “collapse” if U.S. authorities believe “false testimony”...
