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Two new California Senate bills are poised to remove protections from certain endangered species of wildlife in favor of developing infrastructure projects that would supposedly help address the climate crisis.

Texas Senate approves new bill banning citizens of China and other hostile nations from owning large properties in the state Friday, April 28, 2023 by:

After the bill’s revision, it now includes prohibiting governments and companies headquartered in certain countries from owning and purchasing Texas property.

The Texas Senate approved a proposal banning citizens of China and other hostile nations from owning large tracts of land in the Lone Star State. State senators gave initial approval to Senate [...]

Senate Bill 147 was approved by Texas lawmakers Tuesday afternoon. The legislation is a watered-down version of the original proposal, which would have banned citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying land and homes in Texas.

The bill would prohibit the sale of Texas land to citizens and businesses with connections to China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill will now move to the Senate floor for a vote.

The Asian community in Texas is outraged by the legislation, which GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign.

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu, along with more than a dozen fellow Democratic lawmakers, has decried state legislation ...

The South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act SB 147 similar to South Carolina HB 5527 and SB 1259 provides liability protections against coronavirus-based claims for a limited time period for businesses that follow public health guidance in response to coronavirus.