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Texas Legislature Approves 'Trey’s Law' Prohibiting NDAs in Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

Anticipated to take effect September 1, 2025, the law awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature.

Texas House Advances Bipartisan Bill Clarifying Abortion Ban Exceptions

Texas House Advances Sweeping Bail Reform Package

Chicago Bears Prioritize Arlington Heights for New Stadium Development

Minnesota Budget Stalls Over Immigrant Health Care Rollback

Texas House Passes Bill to Repeal Defunct Ban on Same-Sex Activity

Missouri Legislature Advances Ballot Measure to Overturn Abortion Protections

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Six-Week Abortion Ban in Unanimous Decision

Illinois Lawmakers and IHSA Agree on Athlete Eligibility Reforms

Texas House Advances Bill Restricting Land Purchases by Foreign Nationals from 'Hostile' Nations

Gov. Polis Confirms Veto of Colorado Labor Bill Backed by Unions

Pennsylvania House Advances Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill

Trump Administration Sues Colorado and Denver Over Immigration Policies

California Assembly Advances Bill Without Felony Penalty for Soliciting Older Teens

Texas Senate Unanimously Passes Bill Clarifying Medical Exceptions to Abortion Ban

New York Assembly Approves Medical Aid in Dying Bill, Eyes Turn to Senate and Governor

Colorado Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto of Social Media Regulation Bill

Jury in Emil Jones III Bribery Trial Directed to Continue Deliberations After Deadlock Signal

Minnesota Governor Walz Urges Bipartisanship to Shield State from Federal Policies

Florida Senate Advances Bill Allowing 'Reasonable Force' Against Drones