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West Virginia Gov. Justice vetoes bill that would have loosened school vaccine policies
Read full article: West Virginia Gov. Justice vetoes bill that would have loosened school vaccine policiesWest Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice broke with the GOP-majority Legislature to veto a bill that would have loosened one of the country’s strictest school vaccination policies.
Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AI
Read full article: Washington state to develop guidelines for agencies using generative AIWashington state's governor has called for the state to develop best practices on how agencies use generative artificial intelligence as it continues to incorporate the technology into government operations.
Suspended State Attorney Worrell launches re-election campaign as she awaits Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: Suspended State Attorney Worrell launches re-election campaign as she awaits Supreme Court rulingDuring his State of the State address last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis commended himself for removing prosecutors from office, Andrew Warren in Hillsborough County and Monique Worrell in Orange and Osceola counties. Worrell is still waiting on the Supreme Court's ruling to see if her suspension by the governor will be overturned, all while kicking off a re-election campaign, this week.
Kansas can’t enforce new law on abortion pills or make patients wait 24 hours, judge rules
Read full article: Kansas can’t enforce new law on abortion pills or make patients wait 24 hours, judge rulesA Kansas judge has put a new state law on medication abortions on hold and blocked the state from enforcing older abortion restrictions.
Myanmar's military-led government extends state of emergency, forcing delay in promised election
Read full article: Myanmar's military-led government extends state of emergency, forcing delay in promised electionMyanmar’s military-controlled government has extended the state of emergency it imposed when the army seized power from an elected government 2 1/2 years ago, forcing a further delay in elections it promised when it took over.
Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills
Read full article: Meet the influential new player on transgender health billsA nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology” has become a significant presence in statehouses.
Town hall seeks Pine Hills community input after string of deadly shootings
Read full article: Town hall seeks Pine Hills community input after string of deadly shootingsA town hall is seeking input from the Pine Hills community ahead of the legislative session and after a string of deadly shootings last week that killed a 38-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl and a Spectrum News 13 reporter.
Elimination of Florida sexual assault ‘loophole’ closer to Senate approval
Read full article: Elimination of Florida sexual assault ‘loophole’ closer to Senate approvalThe push to rewrite a loophole in Florida’s current sexual assault law is expected to face the final Senate committee hearing this week.
DeSantis refers to Florida as free state, speaks against COVID mandates in State of the State speech
Read full article: DeSantis refers to Florida as free state, speaks against COVID mandates in State of the State speechFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear in his State of the State speech that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn’t like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race theory, abortion, illegal immigration and Burmese pythons.
DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are bad
Read full article: DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are badFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear in his State of the State speech that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn’t like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race theory, abortion, illegal immigration and Burmese pythons.
Mississippi to increase lowest welfare payments in the US
Read full article: Mississippi to increase lowest welfare payments in the US– Mississippi will increase the lowest monthly welfare payments in the nation under a bill signed into law Wednesday by the state's Republican governor. The payments in Mississippi have been $146 for a family of two, $170 for a family of three and $194 for a family of four. AdEven with the increase, the Mississippi welfare payments will still be only a fraction of the federal poverty level, according to the liberal-leaning Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. Brandon Jones, a Democratic former Mississippi House member and current policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund in Mississippi, called the increase long overdue. “This $90 increase gets Mississippi off the bottom and is desperately needed by struggling families throughout the state."
California governor launches campaign against likely recall
Read full article: California governor launches campaign against likely recallNewsom and his Democratic allies launched a political committee Monday, March 15 to stop a proposed recall election that could oust him from office. Orrin Heatlie, a retired county sheriff's sergeant who filed the recall petition, said Newsom is engaging in a “smear campaign" about the recall organizers because he can't defend his record. Defeating the recall “will be one of the most important priorities for Democrats this year,” Booker said in a statement. Newsom for months sidestepped questions about the recall but has more recently started to ramp up his political operation and strategy. AdResponding to Newsom’s campaign, the California Republican Party pointed to a slew of issues beyond the coronavirus.
Mississippi gov signs bill limiting transgender athletes
Read full article: Mississippi gov signs bill limiting transgender athletesTate Reeves signs the first state bill in the U.S. this year to ban transgender athletes from competing on female sports teams, as supporting lawmakers gather behind him, Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss. Tate Reeves signed a bill Thursday to ban transgender athletes from competing on girls or women’s sports teams. “This law is a solution in search of a problem, and legislators in Mississippi have not provided any examples of Mississippi transgender athletes gaming the system for a competitive advantage because none exist,” David said. In a statement Thursday, Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Christiana Holcomb praised the Mississippi law. AdRepublican legislators who pushed the bill gave no evidence of any transgender athletes competing in Mississippi schools or universities.
Mississippi gov will sign bill limiting transgender athletes
Read full article: Mississippi gov will sign bill limiting transgender athletes– Mississippi is on track to become the first state this year to enact a law banning transgender athletes from competing on girls or women's sports teams. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he will sign a bill that the Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature has passed. AdRepublican legislators who pushed the bill gave no evidence of any transgender athletes competing in Mississippi schools or universities. A Mississippi mother with a transgender daughter spoke Thursday during the Human Rights Campaign news conference. AdSupporters of bills such as the one in Mississippi argue that transgender girls, because they were born male, are naturally stronger, faster and bigger than those born female.
Calls for Cuomo's resignation mount as 3rd accuser emerges
Read full article: Calls for Cuomo's resignation mount as 3rd accuser emergesNew York's attorney general said she's moving forward with an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo after receiving a letter from his office Monday, March 1, 2021, authorizing her to take charge of the probe. AdAttorney General Letitia James received a letter Monday from Cuomo’s office authorizing her to take charge of the probe after a weekend of wrangling over who should investigate. The harassment allegations come on the heels of accusations he covered up the true death toll of coronavirus on nursing home residents. Cuomo senior adviser Beth Garvey said she would facilitate interviews with witness and requests for documents from Cuomo’s office.
Kansas governor: Medical pot should fund Medicaid expansion
Read full article: Kansas governor: Medical pot should fund Medicaid expansionKelly championed Medicaid expansion in her first race in 2018 and promised to sign legislation legalizing medical marijuana, though she has not pushed that issue aggressively so far. But University of Kansas political scientist Patrick Miller said he wonders why any Kansas politician still opposes medical marijuana. The Legislature has taken only relatively small steps toward legalizing medical marijuana even as most other states have done it. She said legalizing medical marijuana could raise up to $50 million a year and her proposal “eliminates the argument” that Kansas can't afford Medicaid expansion. AdBut Republican lawmakers remained skeptical that medical marijuana could raise much money or cover Medicaid expansion costs.
Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back Biden
Read full article: Cindy McCain rebukes fellow Republican Trump to back BidenFILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo Cindy McCain, wife of former Arizona Sen. John McCain, waves to the crowd after being acknowledged by Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey during his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session at the Capitol in Phoenix. Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden said Sept. 22 that Cindy McCain plans to endorse him for president. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Cindy McCain endorses Biden for president in rebuke of Trump
Read full article: Cindy McCain endorses Biden for president in rebuke of TrumpFILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo Cindy McCain, wife of former Arizona Sen. John McCain, waves to the crowd after being acknowledged by Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey during his State of the State address on the opening day of the legislative session at the Capitol in Phoenix. Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden said Sept. 22 that Cindy McCain plans to endorse him for president. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Oakland officials lift boil water notice after pressure loss
Read full article: Oakland officials lift boil water notice after pressure lossOAKLAND, Fla. – According to officials, the town of Oakland suffered an equipment malfunction Thursday at the Oakland Water Plant. The issue resulted in a loss of pressure that was less than the State’s minimum guidelines for proper water production and delivery. The loss in pressure resulted in a precautionary boil water alert. On Friday, city officials rescinded the notice after lab results confirmed that there was no harmful bacteria found in the samples. News 6 AppThe News 6 App provides local, state, international and worldwide news, along with weather resources and more, including local movie times, lottery numbers and your daily horoscope.