Results for “Legislative Session”

KTRK-TVNot rated1 day ago

Thousands of bills filed every Texas legislative session but few become a law

More than 1,300 bills have already been introduced ahead of the Texas legislative session that doesn't begin until Jan. 12. But history shows many of them will never become law.

KUHTNot rated5 days ago

Texas Democrats set sights on 2027 legislative session as bill filing begins

Lawmakers began filing legislation for the 90th Texas Legislature on Monday. Proposals so far include bills to legalize recreational marijuana, repeal school vouchers, change immigration enforcement policies and place new restrictions...

KPRC-TVNot rated5 days ago

From water bills to data centers: What Houston-area lawmakers want to change as Texas bill filing begins

As bill filing begins for the 2027 Texas Legislative Session, Greater Houston lawmakers are preparing proposals addressing soaring water bills, data center regulations, school attendance and public education, with some hoping to revive...

KIAHNot rated4 hours ago

Texas Democrats look to expand Medicaid with new control

Texas Democrats have filed multiple proposals to expand Medicaid ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, arguing the state is leaving federal healthcare dollars on the table. Opponents say expansion would do little to address the...

The Globe and MailCenter4 days ago

Israel swears in new parliament as Eisenkot tries to forge a coalition government

The bloc of Israeli prime ministerial hopeful Gadi Eisenkot introduced a series of bills at the start of the legislative session that target Benjamin Netanyahu and his policies. Gadi Eisenkot's bloc introduced a series of bills at the...

KPRC-TVNot rated5 days ago

Democrats chart ambitious course as bill filing begins for a divided Texas Legislature

Proposals for the 2027 session include legalizing marijuana and abortion, limiting data centers and expanding Medicaid. Republicans look to end property taxes and government lobbyists.

The Daily NorthwesternNot rated2 days ago

ASG Senate reviews legislation for bus stop shelters, MENA house in 5th session

Northwestern’s Associated Student Government reviewed proposed resolutions and prepared to vote on allocating funding for new student organizations during its fifth session Wednesday evening. Senators began by reviewing a variety of...

Fox NewsRight7 days ago

Chicago Bears and NFL reopen talks with Illinois leaders to keep franchise from moving to Indiana

Roger Goodell and George McCaskey met with Illinois leaders as legislation to keep the Chicago Bears from relocating to Hammond, Indiana, takes shape. The Chicago Bears' stadium saga continued this week, as the franchise met with NFL...

The Everett HeraldNot rated10 days ago

Duerr, Kloba seem headed toward reelection in 1st Legislative District

Two Democrat incumbents faced Republican challengers for House seats in the district that includes Bothell and Brier.

Taipei TimesCenter15 days ago

Legislative Yuan stiffens penalties on drug driving

DeccanchronicleCenter9 days ago

Former Legislative Council Chairman Chakrapani Dies

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy condoled his death, recalling Chakrapani’s commitment as the first Chairman after the Council’s revival in undivided Andhra Pradesh.

India TodayCenter16 days ago

Why Maharashtra legislative council poll results are a setback for Mayahuti

Why Maharashtra legislative council poll results are a setback for Mayahuti

Indian ExpressLeans left16 days ago

In Bihar legislative council poll twist, RJD defeats BJP in second-preference voting

The StrangerNot rated4 days ago

Slog AM: Washington Latinos Flip Legislative Seats for the Dems, Ranked-Choice Voting Is a Lot Like Sex, and If I Put Jimothy in the Headline You’ll Click on This

Washington’s pasty urban press corps wasn’t paying much attention to the Yakima Valley heading into the election as a state legislative district that Democrats could flip. But they’re paying attention now. Republicans lost control for...

Al Jazeera EnglishLeans left4 days ago

Cameroon sets date for twice-delayed legislative and local elections

President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, sets February 7 for Cameroon's delayed legislative and local polls.

DeccanchronicleCenter11 days ago

Sanjay Jaju Reviews Beautification Plans for Old Legislative Council Building

Sanjay Jaju discussed the proposed works and emphasised the need for a comprehensive plan to enhance the heritage value, aesthetics and overall ambience of the historic building

The Jerusalem PostLeans right7 days ago

Trump's Canada tariffs may be Democrats' first legislative target after midterm success - report

Oregon’s Senator Ron Wyden stated that there is “overwhelming support” for the repeal of the tariffs and that he had already begun discussing legislative strategy with his Democratic colleagues.

Washington ExaminerRight7 days ago

What’s next for the anti-gender ideology movement after year of legislative and legal victories

Opponents of gender ideology have achieved a series of wins over the past year securing youth gender-medicine bans and safeguarding girls’ sports that codify such protections and legally recognize states’ authority to enforce their own...

Breitbart NewsRight8 days ago

Eight Transgender, Nonbinary Democrats Win Legislative Races

Eight transgender or nonbinary Democrats won legislative races Tuesday, including in Alabama, Montana, and Georgia, with seven winning statehouse seats and Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride securing another term in Congress.

USA TODAYLeans left9 days ago

Democratic Senate could shake up Trump nominations, legislative priorities

Democratic Senate could shake up Trump nominations, legislative priorities USA Today

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left11 days ago

Syed vs. Hills suburban state legislative race is one of the most expensive ever

Republicans are not expected to make a dent in Democrats' supermajority in the Illinois General Assembly, but a multi-million-dollar suburban legislative race has turned into a fiery, closely watched contest in the lead-up to Election...

KPRC-TVNot rated5 days ago

Democrats flip Georgia state House, giving them new control of at least 12 legislative chambers

Democrats have flipped the Georgia House, giving them new control of at least 12 state legislative chambers across the U.S. when lawmakers are sworn in later this year and early next.

The Everett HeraldNot rated10 days ago

Lovick, Donaghy, Berg leading in 44th Legislative District

Three Democrat incumbents faced Republican challengers for seats in the state Legislature in the district east of Everett.

ReasonTVLeans right5 days ago

U. Colorado Regent-vs.-Regents Lawsuit, Cannabis, Race, and Legislative Immunity

From James v. Rennison, decided Friday by Judge Philip Brimmer (D. Colo.), plaintiff's allegations: Regent Wanda James is an elected…

South China Morning PostLeans right11 days ago

Journalists may need judicial review to access land records under new rules

Hong Kong journalists will have to rely on judicial review if the government refuses to provide land records in future, with authorities pledging to simplify applications and deliver records in as little as one to two working days....

DeccanchronicleCenter15 days ago

Former Karnataka Minister Shivanand Koujalagi No More

A prominent Veerashaiva-Lingayat leader, Koujalagi was elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Bailhongal three consecutive times in 1985, 1989 and 1994

The HinduLeans left11 days ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Birla calls dissent essential to democracy

Dissent must also be respected, he said at the inaugural session of the ‘Janpratinidhi Sammelan’ (Public Representatives’ Conference) organised under the ‘Samvidhan Pakhwada’ (Constitution Fortnight) by the Haryana Legislative Assembly...

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left6 hours ago

Illinois Republicans crash and burn in the burbs

<p>You may recall that after the March primary I took a look at the results and made the obvious conclusion that the Chicago suburbs were trending ever harder toward the Democrats.</p><p>“Legislative Republicans are right to be afraid...

The HinduLeans left3 days ago

Hemant Soren recommends CBI probe into Nisha Bhagat’s death case

Leader of the Opposition in Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Babulal Marandi on November 7 demanded a CBI investigation into the death of social activist Nisha Bhagat

RealClearPoliticsLeans right4 days ago

540+ Seats Flipped, 6 New Trifectas for Democrats

We are witnessing a 'shattering of Republicans' control of the states, said Will Rusche of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.