Tag #Legislation

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Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills

Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.

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Gender Equality
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California Postpones "Trump-Proofing" Session Due to Wildfires

California postponed a special legislative session scheduled for Tuesday to "Trump-proof" the state due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles; however, lawmakers added funding for legal challenges against potential Trump administration actions before the postponement.

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Climate Action
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Greece Approves Short-Term Rental Bill Amidst Stakeholder Debate

Greece's parliament approved a bill regulating short-term rentals, prompting mixed reactions from stakeholders; while most support its direction, concerns remain about retroactive application and labor rights, particularly for Airbnb workers, whose numbers are largely undocumented and who often lack...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports

A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...

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Life on Land
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House Republicans Grapple with Unified Budget Plan for Trump's Agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Budget Chair Jodey Arrington are working to unify the Republican conference behind a comprehensive budget plan that includes President-elect Trump's policy agenda before the April 3 deadline, facing significant challenges and potential delays due to internal divisions ...

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Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals

Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.

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Life on Land
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Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency

Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.

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California Postpones "Trump-Proofing" Hearing Due to Wildfires

The California Assembly Budget Committee indefinitely postponed its hearing on a special session to "Trump-proof" the state due to Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel's wildfire evacuation order, delaying legislation to bolster the state's legal defense against the incoming Trump administration.

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Climate Action
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UK Online Safety Act Deemed Unsatisfactory, Prompting Calls for Faster Legislation

UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle criticizes the Online Safety Act of 2023 as "unsatisfactory" and "uneven", highlighting the removal of provisions addressing "legal but harmful" content, leaving vulnerable groups exposed and prompting calls for faster legislative updates to address emerging online th...

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Quality Education
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Trump Shows Flexibility on Republican Legislative Strategy

President-elect Trump met with Republican senators to discuss legislative strategies for his policy priorities, showing flexibility despite initially favoring "one big beautiful bill." Disagreements remain within the GOP regarding a single versus a two-bill approach, using budget reconciliation as a...

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Ohio Enacts Strong Anti-SLAPP Law, Protecting Free Speech

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 237 into law on January 8, 2024, creating the Ohio Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), a cutting-edge anti-SLAPP law protecting free speech and public participation rights, making Ohio the ninth state to adopt such a law, and improving its l...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Trump's Shifting Stance on Reconciliation Creates Uncertainty for Republicans

President-elect Trump's shifting stance on whether to pass his legislative agenda as one bill or two via reconciliation creates uncertainty for Republicans, who aim to pass the bill by late April or Memorial Day at the latest, facing internal divisions and a narrow majority in the House.

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