Lawmakers try to tackle the mental and emotional effects of wildfires
Insurance providers in California would be required to reimburse patients who seek mental health care after a natural disaster under proposed legislation to address the…
Black lawmakers continue push to assist descendants of slaves in California
The California Legislative Black Caucus on Thursday proposed a package of reparations for the descendants of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States,…
Trump nominee for VA’s No. 2 job grilled by lawmakers over recent layoffs
1 of 3 | Paul Lawrence testified Wednesday during a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination to be deputy secretary of the U.S.…
California Republican lawmakers create their own Latino caucus
SACRAMENTO — Republican lawmakers, excluded from the Democratic-led California Latino Legislative Caucus, have taken matters into their own hands.Nine Latino GOP legislators have created the California Hispanic…
Lawmakers target looters in wake of arrests in Los Angeles-area burn zones
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties on looting and other opportunistic crimes during disasters after over two dozen individuals were arrested in evacuation zones after…
California lawmakers propose banning sales from dog brokers
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers announced three bills Tuesday to crack down on the sale of puppies from out-of-state mass breeders, proposing to ban popular pet-selling websites and…
Television Academy discusses AI with lawmakers
The Television Academy has long existed to celebrate industry excellence, handing out Emmy Awards each fall.But the North Hollywood-based group has been branching out. Dramatic…
In India, lawmakers protest treatment of Indian deportees by U.S.
NEW DELHI — A protest disrupted India’s Parliament on Thursday as opposition lawmakers condemned the alleged mistreatment of Indian immigrants deported by the United States.A U.S. military…
California lawmakers approve millions for lawsuits against Trump
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special session came to an end Monday after the California Legislature approved $50 million to fund court battles against the Trump administration…
Safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action on fire pollutants
The recent massive wildfires in Los Angeles County destroyed thousands of homes and vehicles, sending toxic chemicals into the air, soil and water — a…
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in fire relief aid as more evacuations loom
1 of 4 | California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks on wildfire preparedness and resilience in San Bernardino, California, in 2022. The U.S. Forest Service targeted…
California lawmakers approve $2.5 billion in wildfire aid for L.A.
California lawmakers approved a pair of bills Thursday providing $2.5 billion in state aid in response to the wildfires that have decimated neighborhoods, destroyed schools…
California lawmakers are big on TikTok. What happens if Trump bans it?
When Assemblymember Alex Lee was sworn into office at age 25, he became the youngest state lawmaker in nearly a century. The self-described “Zoomer” from…
‘The cavalry is here’: L.A.-area lawmakers pledge to fast-track fire recovery and aid
More than 20 state lawmakers gathered with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) on Thursday to telegraph their commitment to the fire-ravaged Los Angeles region and…
Lebanese lawmakers elect president after more than two-year gap | Politics
NewsFeedLebanon’s parliament has selected army chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s president, ending a more than two-year gap without a head of state. Al Jazeera’s…
Lawmakers want accountability from Capitol Police. But for years, they also rebuffed transparency efforts
WASHINGTON — The riotous assault on the U.S. Capitol that left five dead and nearly paralyzed the federal government has spurred congressional leaders to demand a…
Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis related to Trump case
ATLANTA — A judge has ruled that the Georgia state Senate can subpoena Fulton County Dist. Atty. Fani Willis as part of a inquiry into whether…
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressDidi TangPublished Dec 23, 2024 • 8 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
Lawmakers work past midnight toward approving stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
1 of 7 | Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., leaves a press conference in which he answered questions about the spending bill, which was…
US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance.Washington, DC – Twenty Democratic legislators in the United States have…