Legislature Committee advances bill to repeal BSC bailout law The $30 million loan program relied on State Treasurer Young Boozer to OK the loan, and Boozer denied to give BSC the money. Jacob Holmes21 hours ago
Legislature Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature House moves forward with tax credit plan for private schools after adding $500M cap The biggest change to the bill is a $500 million cap on the program, something public education groups raised concerns about. Jacob HolmesFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate The bill will now move to the House for potential passage. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Craig Lipscomb appointed to House Transportation Committee Lipscomb will continue to serve as vice chair of both the House Health and Ports, Waterways & Intermodal Transit committees. StaffFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Committee holds public hearing on “What is a Woman” legislation The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed." Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Bill banning DEI measures for public entities passes Senate committee The bill will move to the Senate floor for potential passage to the House. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature House committee changes bill to require cause for removal of library board members Removing a library board member would require a two-thirds vote and the appointing authority to show cause. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Public stands against bill to restructure Archives board The committee did not hold a vote on the bill Wednesday and is expected to make a decision next week. Jacob HolmesFebruary 22, 2024
Legislature Senate committee advances “What is a Woman” bill The bill would codify the definitions of male and female to be based on reproductive biology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024
Legislature Confederate monuments bill stalls in committee It appears this bill will once again be prevented from becoming law. Jacob HolmesFebruary 21, 2024