Page 7 - 2023 Session News Today

Democratic lawmakers and voting rights advocates protests, as Republican lawmakers roll out bills that could change elections in North Carolina.

The idea is to free up police officers to focus on more serious issues, especially as law enforcement agencies nationwide report difficulties in hiring enough officers to stay fully staffed.

The 2023 session of the Nebraska Legislature had an unprecedented string of debate-extending filibusters, as well as more night sessions than ever.

North Dakota legislators wasted a lot of time on divisive social issues, but still managed to make significant investments to address stubborn problems.

"Thirteen House lawmakers were recorded as not voting on the final bill of the session. Eight weren't even there at the beginning of the day for attendance. Yet, they'll still get paid."

“This is the fastest session that I’ve ever witnessed,” said Dr. Susan MacManus of the University of South Florida.

The Indiana House of Representatives’ deadline for bills to be filed passed on Jan 12, while the Senate had until Jan 13. There were over 1,000 bills introduced for the

Senate Democrats speak alone; Democrats and Republicans share stage for the House, but offer differing goals as clock starts on the 2023 session.

Faye Seidler recaps some of the bills proposed in the North Dakota Legislature that will affect the LGBTQ+ population.

Welcome to Whats Your Agenda?, Colorado Politics weekly publication of trade association priorities for the states 2023 legislative session.