Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that ...
The New Jersey Senate introduced a new ballot design bill critics say is a step backward
Lawmakers found themselves rewriting the rules of the ballot after a federal judge ordered the decades-old ballot to be ...
Alabama passes ‘What is a Woman?’ bill defining sex at birth
In Alabama, we have commonsense. We know what a woman is. We know that God created us, man or woman,” said Rep. Susan Dubose.
You could have to prove citizenship to vote for president if the SAVE Act becomes law
A bill reintroduced in Congress would require voters nationwide to prove citizenship before participating in federal elections.
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Bill would require student visa holders who 'espouse terrorist activity' to be expelled
How to engage in the legislative process: How does a bill become a law in Iowa? Plus, what else to know as the 2025 session begins (This story was updated because an earlier version included an ...
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Will Alyssa’s Law Become Federal Legislation?
Seven states have adopted versions of Alyssa's Law and legislation is pending in 13 others. Here's one expert's insights on ...
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Alabama passes ‘What is a Woman?’ bill defining sex at birth
The so-called ‘What is a Woman?’ bill has already passed the Senate and now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey, who can sign it into law. “I look forward to signing it into law to codify common sense ...
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State advances bill to expand voter registration services on a party-line vote
In a move aimed at broadening voter participation, the Washington State Senate has passed Senate Bill 5077 (SB 5077).
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'That's not right': Iowans rally against pesticide liability bill at statehouse
THIS IS NOT A NEW PIECE OF LEGISLATION. THE BILL PASSED THE IOWA SENATE IN 2024 --- BUT DID NOT BECOME LAW. OPPONENTS AT A RALLY HERE AT THE STATEHOUSE MONDAY HOPE THE BILL WILL DIE AGAIN THIS YEAR."> ...
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You could have to prove citizenship to vote for president if the SAVE Act becomes law
A bill recently reintroduced in Congress would ... That means voters in other states would be harder hit if the legislation becomes law. Arizona attorney general leads 14-state coalition suing ...
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Jordon Hudson Shows Boyfriend Bill Belichick's First Handwritten Note to Her as She Celebrates Their 'Meetiversary'
Jordon Hudson confirmed on Instagram that she and Bill Belichick first met on Feb. 11, 2021 Kevin Mazur/Getty Jordon Hudson is documenting her "meetiversary" with boyfriend Bill Belichick.