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Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Child Transgender Procedures

A Texas law that bans doctors from performing sex change surgeries for children does not violate the Texas Constitution, the state’s Supreme Court ruled.
Lawsuit launched over controversial law requiring Ten Commandments be displayed in Louisiana schools

Louisiana Hit With Lawsuit Over Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Schools

Louisiana’s law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments violates the U.S. Constitution, parents say in lawsuit that asks federal court to block statute.

Louisiana Governor Signs Bill Authorizing Surgical Castration for Child Sex Offenders

Gov. Jeff Landry signed into law a bill allowing state judges to sentence those convicted of sex crimes against victims under 13 to undergo surgical castration.
California Senate approves ban on parental notification ban

California Senate Approves Ban on Schools Informing Parents of Student’s Gender Identity

CA lawmakers voted to advance legislation to ban school districts from notifying parents about social gender transitions at school without student’s permission.
New California city backed by Silicon Valley billionaires will be about

California Plan to Build New City Qualifies for November Ballot

Ballot initiative backed by billionaires to build 17,500 acres eco-friendly community in northern CA gained enough support to be listed on Nov. 5 election ballot.
Xavier Becerra testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee in Washington on Nov. 8, 2023.

HHS Sued Over Rule Requiring Health Care Providers to Perform ‘Gender Transition’ Procedures

Montana and Texas AGs on Tuesday filed a lawsuit over a rule that says providers must pay for “gender transition” procedures if they receive...
DRONE FOOTAGE: Teton Pass road collapses, long-term closure expected

Wyoming’s Teton Pass Road Collapses, Governor Declares Emergency

Large portion of a mountain road collapsed in Wyoming near the Grand Tetons tourist destination, prompting governor to declare an emergency officials confirmed.
US Army #Launches $500 Million Ammunition Facility in Texas May 30, 2024

New Texas Facility to Produce 30,000 Artillery Casings Per Month

The facility ‘will significantly increase our country’s ability to manufacture parts that are used to produce artillery ammunition,’ John Kirby said. The Biden administration is...
The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on May 15, 2024.

Supreme Court Backs GOP’s New South Carolina Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 23 ruled in favor of South Carolina’s redrawn congressional map, reversing a lower court decision.
Gov. Pritzker signs bill changing Illinois ballot access rules

Judge Blocks Illinois Law That Changed Ballot Access Rules After Primary

Illinois judge halted newly enacted state election law preventing candidates from gaining access to a major party ballot through an alternative “slating” option.

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Arizona Doctors to Provide Abortions in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law., allowing Arizona doctors to travel to California . on a temporary basis to perform abortions for their patients.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bill Restricting Foreign Ownership of Land Near Military Bases

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed bill to prevent companies of China and “foreign adversaries” from acquiring real property near military installations in state.