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Analysis: Mississippi Capitol actions have real-life impact EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press April 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 14 1of14A legislator reviews the House Calendar in the chamber at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Lawmakers in both chambers worked steadily to meet deadlines on the remaining legislation to be completed this session.Rogelio V. Solis/APShow MoreShow Less 2of14Rep. Robin Robinson, R-Laurel, listens for debate over the specifics...

In fireworks-wary Illinois, fountain sparklers are debated Sign In JOHN OCONNOR, AP Political Writer April 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3This photo provided by Philip Zaleski, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Executive Director, shows ground based sparklers in Huntley, Ill., on March 30, 2021. Fireworks enthusiasts want Illinois lawmakers to loosen some of the nations stricter laws by legalizing backyard ground-based sparklers called "fountains." The bill sponsored by Democratic ...

Scrapple Trail honors love-it or loathe-it breakfast meat PATRICIA TALORICO, Delaware News Journal April 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail MIDDLETOWN, Del. (AP) — You either love or loathe the loaf. Scrapple, the breakfast meat made with pig parts not often talked about — like snouts, livers and hearts — a thick layer of cornmeal mush, and sprinkles of herbs and spices, is not for everyone. But devout scrapple fans are steadfast in their belief these greyish, brick-like blocks of mystery meat ...

Pregnant worker protections short of Indiana governors goal TOM DAVIES, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, speaks during a news conference at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Supporters of boosting Indianas cigarette tax expressed frustration Friday after Bray said Senate Republicans would not include the tax increase in their state budget plan being released next week.Tom Davies/AP INDIANAPOLIS ...

Senate approves option for lifetime concealed carry permits April 3, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabamians would be able to purchase a lifetime permit to carry a concealed firearm, under a bill approved Thursday by the Alabama Senate. Senators voted 25-6 for the bill by Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, that would allow the lifetime permits as well as create a statewide database of people prohibited from carrying firearms. The bill now moves to the Alabama House. The legisla...

Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states ACACIA CORONADO, Associated Press/Report for America April 3, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 5 1of5FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2017 file photo, the Texas State Capitol Confederate Monument stands on the south lawn in Austin, Texas. As a racial justice reckoning continues to inform conversations across the country, lawmakers nationwide are struggling to find solutions to thousands of icons saluting controversial historical figures....

Democrat gun bills clear Delaware Senate, head to House RANDALL CHASE, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Delaware Senate has approved Democratic proposals to outlaw high-capacity magazines and require anyone wanting to buy a handgun to first take a training course, be fingerprinted and obtain a permit from the state. The bills passed the Democrat-controlled chamber Thursday with no GOP support. They now go to the Democrat-led House for consideration after the legis...

Opelousas mayor responds to audit showing continuing issues Opelousas Mayor Responds to Audit Showing Continuing Issues and last updated 2021-04-01 20:01:45-04 OPELOUSAS, La. — Opelousas Mayor Julius Alsandor responded Thursday to an audit of the citys finances from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor that found while the city had made some improvements there were still some ongoing problems in the way the city conducts its business. The audit, which was released on Monday, looked at the cit...

Alabama House approves alcohol delivery bill April 1, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine and liquor delivered to their homes, under a bill approved Thursday by the House of Representatives. Representatives voted 79-12 for the Senate-passed alcohol delivery bill sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills. The Alabama Senate will now decide whether to go along with House changes or send the bill to a conference committee. T...

Tennessee GOP pushes gun bill over law enforcement concerns Sign In KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail 8 1of8Members of the Tennessee House debate a bill allowing most adults to carry handguns without obtaining a permit Monday, March 29, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The bill passed the House, 64-29, and can now be signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee.Mark Humphrey/APShow MoreShow Less 2of8Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland, speaks on behalf of his bill allowing most ad...