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Lawmakers advanced two key transgender-related bills, a constitutional amendment on bail, birth control legislation.

Lawmakers will see a flurry of votes in committees as an April 14 deadline approaches, and the 2023 legislative session officially reaches the halfway mark this week.

With legislative leaders aiming to wrap up the session by Friday, the Arkansas General Assembly this week will consider a proposed general revenue budget for the next fiscal year, public safety overhaul and income tax bills, and decide whether to refer any proposed constitutional amendments to voters in the 2024 general election.

With legislative leaders aiming to wrap up the session by Friday, the Arkansas General Assembly this week will consider a proposed general revenue budget for the next fiscal year, public safety overhaul and income tax bills, and decide whether to refer any proposed constitutional amendments to voters in the 2024 general election.

A proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that would have increased the threshold to qualify a ballot initiative or referendum died Thursday after failing to get the necessary two-thirds support in the Idaho House of Representatives.

Thanks to our pro-gun majority, most of the anti-gun bills have failed in committee.  Thank you, NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters.

The latest effort to allow a Nevada lottery appears to be on a road to nowhere. A Nevada Senate committee removed discussion of the matter from its agenda on Thursday, a signal that the powerful casino lobby has been patrolling the halls of the Legislature in Carson City.

One hundred years ago this week, Lamar University in Beaumont originated as South Park Junior College when the Beaumont ISD superintendent sought to develop plans for a junior college. Later that year, the institution’s doors opened, and the name was changed to Lamar College and later Lamar University. I’m a proud alumnus of Lamar University!

Special interest groups are trying to protect Ohio’s constitution from special interest groups, special interest groups said.

A bill requiring Arkansans convicted of the most serious crimes to serve 100% of their sentences passed a Senate committee Wednesday.