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California bill would give homeowners cash to fireproof their properties
As California begins requiring homeowners to take steps to protect their properties from wildfires, a new state bill aims to ...
Despite his friendly summit with Trump, Bill Maher calls president’s first 100 days a ‘s---show’
In a quote for The Free Press, HBO host Bill Maher harshly criticized President Donald Trump's record during the first 100 ...
Medical malpractice bill passes Florida Senate, possibly opening door for people to pursue cases involving deaths of family members
Under the 1990 law, people cannot seek what are known as "non-economic" damages in medical-malpractice cases involving the ...
Republicans hit early snags as they start crafting a massive bill for Trump's agenda
GOP lawmakers have yet to make their most difficult decisions on issues like Medicaid and taxes, but a few intraparty ...
County Democratic Party opposes Alabama police immunity bill: ‘concerned for Black people’
We believe that some police officers may view increased immunity as a ‘green light’ to use excessive force in their ...
Texas Senate passes sweeping bill targeting out-of-state abortion pill providers
SB 2880 would make it a felony to pay for abortion costs and allow private citizens to sue pill distributors, prescribers and ...
Growing GOP fight over 'SALT' tax deduction complicates Trump agenda bill
A key Republican involved in negotiations says party leaders are exploring limiting the state and local tax deduction to ...
Colorado lawmakers strip trans rights bill’s most controversial provisions before overnight vote
Legislation that would enact new antidiscrimination protections for transgender Coloradans passed a Senate committee early ...
Controversial Colorado transgender rights bill undergoes dramatic changes
The most significant provisions of a contentious bill regarding transgender rights have been stripped out by Colorado ...
Republicans to introduce bill creating Roth IRA-style savings account
A simple and accessible incentive savings plan will provide families with a way to establish financial security and ...
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Bill that would make vaccine exemptions easier advances in the Texas House
As the state faces a multimillion dollar measles outbreak in West Texas, the House Public Health Committee passes HB 1586 ...