All posts tagged "Bill"
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Celia Heudebourg | July 21, 2017
Washington Will Notify Victims When Domestic Abusers Try to Buy Guns
It's the first state to implement this system.
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Gabe Fernandez | June 16, 2017
New Texas Law Will Fine Police for Not Reporting Shootings
State law enforcement agencies could face fines of up to $1,000 a day.
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Celia Heudebourg | June 13, 2017
Bill Aimed at Pornographers Could Subject Teens to Jail Time for Sexting
This bill could have unintended consequences.
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 13, 2017
Texas Legislator Introduces Bill to Penalize Male Masturbation
Some high-quality trolling from a legislator in Texas.
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Emma Von Zeipel | October 9, 2016
President Obama Signs Historic Sexual Assault Bill into Law
This is a big deal.
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Inez Nicholson | July 28, 2016
Could a Lottery Save Alabama’s Lack of State Funding?
The state of Alabama has tried nearly everything to make ends meet.
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Emma Von Zeipel | July 1, 2016
Congress Approves Financial Rescue Plan for Puerto Rico
Is there an end in sight to Puerto Rico's financial troubles?
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Inez Nicholson | June 23, 2016
Obama Signs Law that Will Overhaul Toxic Chemical Regulations
It's the biggest environmental legislation in nearly two decades.
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Emma Von Zeipel | June 20, 2016
A New York Bill Could Make Listing Your Home on Airbnb Illegal
The most recent effort to crack down on illegal Airbnb rentals.
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Alexis Evans | December 17, 2015
Missouri Lawmaker Withdraws Bill to Ban Student-Athletes From Striking
The bill never should have been filed in the first place.
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Jimmy Hoover | November 29, 2013
ABA Lends Support to House Bill Honoring Gay Vets
In a letter to a congressional subcommittee on Nov. 21, American Bar Association President (ABA) James Silkenat voiced...
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Davis Truslow | July 25, 2013
New Mobile App. ‘Congress’ Legislative Bill Tracker
Congress by The Sunlight Foundation The Sunlight Foundation is an educational organization with the mission of increasing transparency...
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Davis Truslow | July 18, 2013
Texas Senator Wendy Davis Leads Successful Filibuster
Sporting her pink sneakers, Sen. Wendy Davis spoke for over ten hours straight in her successful filibuster against a...