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Gov. Sununu signs 3, vetoes 1 controversial bills regarding transgender youth

New Hampshire Bans Transgender Procedures for Children, Reserves Girls’ Sports for Females

Gov. Chris Sununu signed three bills and vetoed one that affect how schools, businesses, and medical establishments should consider transgender-related issues.
New California law keeps child identity private, restricts schools from notifying parents

California Gov. Signs Bill Banning Parental Notification Policies

In response, Elon Musk has vowed to move his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on July...

Colorado Governor Declares Disaster Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued emergency disaster declaration over an outbreak of bird flu in northeastern Weld County as 1.8 million chickens were impacted.
CA State Sen. Shannon Grove

Child Prostitution Bill Amended Again by California Lawmakers

After 16- and 17-year-old victims had been excluded, an Assembly committee attempted to address the pushback. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A bill that was originally introduced to make...
CO2 Pipeline Hearings Begin

Iowa Utility Board Approves Eminent Domain for Controversial CO2 Pipeline

In a major project milestone, the Iowa Utility Board (IUB) approved a proposal by Summit Carbon Solutions to build the world’s largest carbon capture pipeline.
Texas Flag Waving

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.