Republicans want to take away child workers' lunch breaks
A bill being considered in the Louisiana legislature was proposed by a local Republican lawmaker.
Republicans suddenly cancel multiple bills
The GOP appears to be shifting planned bills centred on household appliances to focus on the situation in Iran.
New child tax credit gives people $4,000
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' bill, effective in 2024, aims to ease childcare costs and support working families.
SNAP benefit cards would get major change under new bill
New legislation aims to protect SNAP from being exploited by criminals, lawmakers said.
Republicans oppose giving money to nuclear radiation victims in home states
Despite the opposition from several senators, the bill passed in the upper chamber and now goes to the House.
Map shows nuclear radiation exposure in US states
Four new states could be added to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).
'Mentally incompetent' Americans would have access to guns under new bill
A deal to avoid a government shutdown includes an attempt to repeal the gun ban on veterans deemed "mentally incompetent" by the VA.
Senate border deal and foreign aid package fails: What's next
A group of bipartisan senators' $118 billion border deal would've reshaped immigration policy.
Donald Trump's legal problems would disappear under new Georgia bill
Georgia Republicans introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting "political" prosecutions.
New Republican bill would slash Biden's student loan forgiveness plans
The College Cost Reduction Act would update the federal student loan system so borrowers would no longer qualify for forgiveness.
Donald Trump Jr. warns Republicans want to "sneak" items into border bill
Legislators are working to finalize a final border bill to be voted on, though House Speaker Mike Johnson said certain provisions must be included.
California bill would stop cars going 10mph over limit
California state Senator Scott Wiener introduced draft legislation this week that would force new cars to be fitted with limiting devices.
How child tax credits for 2024 could change
Child tax credits could be expanded if bipartisan legislation is passed later this month.
Democrats have a plan to shake up the housing market
A new bill introduced this week would ban hedge funds from buying single-family houses as investment properties.
California Targets without gender-neutral toys will be fined in 2024
The legislation applies to retail department stores in California with 500 or more employees that sell childcare items or toys.
Native American mascots could be banned in historic first
A pair of bills introduced this year in one Northeast state could force numerous public high schools to rebrand.
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New bill would give people money for gas after climate policy raises prices
A new law penalizes companies that produce more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Life, Liberty and Right to Repair
Frustrations with this experience have created a global "right to repair" movement to require manufacturers to make repairing their products easier.
California Democrat vows to help pass child trafficking bill she blocked
A group of committee Democrats blocked legislation on Tuesday that would make human trafficking of minors a "serious" felony.
Delaware giving companies right to vote raises legal questions
Proposed legislation that would give companies with property in the city of Seaford a vote in local elections could face a legal battle if passed.
Elliot Page speaks out against wave of "anti-trans rhetoric and lies"
"All trans people want is to be able to exist and thrive and be able to live our lives fully," the actor said during a U.K. TV appearance.
Russia's "smoking gun" on Ukraine dam collapse
Days before the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, Russia passed a law banning probes into attacks on hydroelectric stations in Ukraine's Kremlin-annexed regions.
Canada wildfires spark climate conspiracy theories
Some conspiracy theorists have speculatetd that the massive wildfires were "manufactured" by arsonists pushing a climate change agenda.
Adam Lambert says "scared" and "confused" people at root of LGBTQ+ backlash
"I think it's nice to be a part of the force that helps people open their minds," said the Queen singer during an appearance on U.K. TV.
Sustaining Subsidies: How Can We Ensure Affordable Broadband Doesn't Get Po
If the future of the modern global economy is online, we need every American citizen capable of participating in it.
Let's Prioritize Mental Health by Breaking Down Cannabis Barriers
In order to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of cannabis on mental health, we need a federal framework rooted in science that allows for more research to be conducted.
We All Deserve Redemption
It benefits all of us to care about second chances for people living with records.
Democrat stops bill to end child marriage in Washington
Data shared with Newsweek shows that an estimated 366 children were married in Washington between 2015 and 2018.
Marjorie Taylor Greene sounds alarm on "apocalyptic" trans bill of rights
Greene called the bill, intended to strengthen protections for transgender people, an effort to "push a political movement that is based on absolute evil lies."