Ohio marijuana capacity could be expanded by law proposal Proposed legislation in the Ohio Senate could expand the amount of marijuana that can be grown for the state’s medical-marijuana program and increase the number of places able to sell it The proposal would allow level one cultivators to expand their growing operations from 25,000 square… Continue reading Legislative News – 11-17-2021
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Legislative News – 11-11-2021
New Missouri law could require drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent A representative for Missouri state, Mike Henderson, plans to introduce “Bentley’s Law” during the next legislative session The law was originally proposed by a woman named Cecilia Williams who lost three loved ones in an alleged drunk driving crash… Continue reading Legislative News – 11-11-2021
Legislative News – 09-28-2021
Civics Education voted on by Wisconsin Assembly during session On September 28, a statewide civics curriculum in Wisconsin would be created for all public and private schools to follow This measure would require that all public school students take at least a half credit in civics education in order to graduate Senate in Wisconsin to… Continue reading Legislative News – 09-28-2021
Legislative News – 11-01-2021
Mask Mandates under new legislation affect Tennessee schools As recently approved by Tennessee’s General Assembly, Tennessee schools will have to face strict obstacles if they plan to implement mask mandates State Republicans recently signed off new rules that protect the freedom of parents and their kids in public school to choose whether they to wear masks… Continue reading Legislative News – 11-01-2021
Legislative News – 07-29-2021
Bill to help Afghans with Visas and secure Capitol is approved by Senate An emergency spending bill approved by the Senate 98-0 would strengthen security at the Capitol and repay outstanding debts from the January 6 revolt This bill worth $2.1 billion would also increase the number of visas for allies that worked alongside Americans… Continue reading Legislative News – 07-29-2021
Legislative News – 07-28-2021
Senate Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement on the Large Infrastructure Bill On July 28, 2021, the Senate GOP has reached an agreement with Democrats over the many issues surrounding the $1 trillion infrastructure package This bipartisan package includes government spending of $600 billion which will go to highways, bridges, transit, waterways other public… Continue reading Legislative News – 07-28-2021