#legislative-action tag

Republicans Would Rather Shut Down Congress Than Discuss the Epstein Files

119th Congress experiences legislative paralysis over the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, as GOP blocks a bipartisan resolution.

US politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Democratic senators introduce bill to prohibit Ice agents from wearing masks

Democratic senators proposed a bill to require immigration officers to publicly display their identity during enforcement actions.

SF politics

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 month ago

Walters: Why the Legislature's budget proposal digs an even deeper hole

California faces a significant structural deficit despite budget proposals attempting to address financial shortfalls.

Legislative action is necessary to mitigate the disparity between increasing spending and slower revenue growth.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

New Zealand MPs who performed haka in parliament given record suspensions

New Zealand MPs faced record suspensions for a haka protest against a bill seen as reversing Indigenous rights, sparking debate on cultural expression in parliament.

Intellectual property law

fromAbove the Law

2 months ago

Elton John Calls Government 'Losers' For Letting Tech Firms Skirt Copyright Laws - Above the Law

The debate over AI's impact on creative rights is intensifying, with notable artists warning against potential exploitation of their work.

Poker

fromwww.npr.org

2 months ago

Texas Lottery faces scrutiny amid jackpot controversies and leadership shakeup

The Texas Lottery generates significant revenue for public education but faces legal scrutiny and potential reforms.

fromTruthout

3 months ago

Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Have Never Been Compensated. Rashida Tlaib Wants to Change That.

The effects of Agent Orange have permeated generations, causing congenital anomalies and a persistent struggle for justice, marking a dark legacy of the Vietnam War.

SF parents

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

3 months ago

Cancer survivors and patients push for state policy change in Albany, honor Brooklyn pol * Brooklyn Paper

Cancer Action Day empowers advocates to influence state policies impacting cancer care and support for patients and survivors.

fromwww.housingwire.com

4 months ago

Seattle housing shortage exposes gulf between state, local leaders

State legislators are proactively addressing Washington's housing crisis due to local inaction, especially in the Seattle area.

NYC LGBT

fromGay City News

5 months ago

City lawmakers introduce package of bills to safeguard TGNCNBI New Yorkers

New York City Council is introducing bills to support transgender and gender non-conforming individuals amidst federal attacks.

Education

fromAustin Monitor