Opinion: Did 1974 budget law make a difference? Mostly for lawmakers
Fifty years ago, Congress tried to rein in deficits and fix the budget process — or, perhaps, lawmakers were mostly just trying to wrest back…
Democratic lawmakers have sought ways to skirt hard Biden questions
Democratic lawmakers have tried all manner of responses to their Biden dilemma — some evasive, some creative.The Tuesday walkback from Rep. Jerry Nadler of New…
Lawmakers add measure to end forced prison labor to ballot
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers voted to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot to completely ban involuntary servitude, a change that would remove an exception…
California lawmakers pass CEQA exemption for Capitol annex project
SACRAMENTO — Tucked into a sprawling budget plan the California Legislature approved Wednesday night was a last-minute exemption from the state’s landmark environmental law that lawmakers…
California lawmakers backs cutting in nearly $300 billion budget
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders Week in 2023. Newsom and legislators reached a $300 billion budget deal. Photo…
California lawmakers at odds over passing retail theft laws
SAN FRANCISCO — After coming out as gay at 14 years old, Nicholas Michael Nelson was kicked out of the family home in Oceanside and…
California lawmakers are trying to get ahead of AI
For four years, Jacob Hilton worked for one of the most influential startups in the Bay Area — OpenAI. His research helped test and improve…
Trump returns to Capitol Hill, whips up Republican lawmakers, a first meeting since Jan. 6 attack
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump made a triumphant return Thursday to Capitol Hill, whipping up House and Senate Republicans in his first meetings since the Jan.6, 2021,…
California lawmakers revive debate on requiring Big Tech to pay for news
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers have revived legislation to charge online platforms for the news articles they publish, a proposal that stalled last year amid divisions within…
California lawmakers are giving up a bid to repeal a nearly 75-year-old anti-public-housing measure
A nearly 75-year-old anti-public-housing rule will remain in California’s Constitution as lawmakers are planning to withdraw a measure from the November ballot that would have…
With deadline nearing, Newsom and lawmakers disagree over solutions to California budget crisis
SACRAMENTO — With a deadline looming, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state Legislature are working to settle their differences over access to public…
Top US lawmakers invite Israel’s Netanyahu to Congress amid Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli prime minister set to deliver address to Congress despite growing anger over his government’s abuses in Gaza. The top legislators in the United States…
Fighting lawmakers, protests mar start of Taiwan’s new government
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Thousands protesting outside parliament, lawmakers tackling and punching each other inside — it’s not the peace and unity Taiwan’s new president called for…
US lawmakers slam ICC prosecutor’s Israel arrest warrant requests | Israel War on Gaza News
Lawmakers in the United States have slammed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) decision to seek arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials accused of war crimes…
Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press David A. Lieb And John HannaPublished May 12, 2024 • 4 minute read You can save…
Alabama lawmakers advance bill that may lead to librarian prosecution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted under the state’s obscenity law for providing “harmful” materials to minors, the…
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers
NASHVILLE — Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands!” at Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday after the chamber passed a bill that would allow some teachers and…
EU lawmakers approve ‘right to repair’ law | European Union News
Under new policy, consumers will be able to claim free or reasonably priced repairs even after the warranty expires. The European Parliament has approved rules…
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to arm school teachers with guns
1 of 2 | Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, who was expelled after joining a protest on the House floor following a deadly shooting in Nashville,…
Columbia holds classes virtually as U.S. lawmakers call for university president’s ouster
1 of 9 | A pro-Palestinian protester is arrested at Columbia University in New York on Monday. Columbia University announced that classes would be held…