Republican bill aims to punish Canadian provinces with U.S. alcohol bans

Republican bill targets Canada's provincial booze bans

Republican bill targets Canada's provincial booze bans

CHARLEBOIS: Alcohol bans are coming back to haunt Canada

Provincial Monopolies Are Not Immune to International Trade Rules

Florida, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push ‘HUSTLE Act’ To Shield College Athlete NIL Millions From Taxes

Lawmakers in Washington have introduced new bipartisan legislation aimed at helping college athletes manage and save the money they earn from their personal brands. U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.) and Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) filed the Helping Undergraduate Students Thrive with Long-Term Earnings (HUSTLE) Act in the House, while Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Maria Cantwell [] Florida, Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push ‘HUSTLE Act’ To Shield College Athlete NIL Millions From Taxes

The folly of abortion abolitionism

There is a long-shot bill in the North Carolina legislature sparking some hubbub. It seeks to amend the state constitution to allow women who receive abortions to be prosecuted for murder. The bill follows similar ones in other states. They come from an ascendant faction in the anti-abortion movement known as abortion abolitionists. I say []

NC bills cracking down on homeless camps, farmland sales head to Stein

The North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday sent Gov. Josh Stein a bill that would crack down on “unauthorized sleeping” in public spaces, as well as a bill that would bar foreign adversaries from buying farmland near military bases.

North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s vetoes to pass sweeping DEI bans

North Carolina lawmakers overrode Gov. Josh Stein’s vetoes on three bills outlawing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public schools and state government this week. “Each of the bills—House Bill 171, Senate Bill 227, and Senate Bill 558—contains provisions intended to end DEI initiatives, offices, and mandatory coursework in government and higher education,” the []

What the dates printed on your food actually mean

A new bill in California is set to make it more clear. But if you don't live in California, here's what you need to know.

Welcome to Margaritaville

How is it possible that here in Texas, we have no officially designated state beverage? Only 32 of our 50 states have bestowed that title on their beverage of choice, and I must say, I’m roundly unimpressed by those efforts too. Twenty of those went with milk and one (Indiana, I’m looking at you) chose Continue reading The post Welcome to Margaritaville appeared first on BitterSweet.

California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions

WASHINGTON — A Democrat Senator from California says he wrote a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette asking Quebec to lift restrictions on the importation and sale of American wine. Adam Schiff referred to the letter, sent in June, in a post on social media Thursday where he said Canada’s boycott of California wine is causing [] The post California Democrat calls for Canada to end U.S. alcohol restrictions appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Should the 17th Amendment Be Repealed?

The controversial legislation may be headed toward the chopping block.

Upper House passes bill to set up disaster management agency

Bills aimed at curbing the spread of election-related misinformation and defamation on social media and the internet were also passed on Monday.

Broad support for boarding house landlord register

But some advocates say a member's bill before Parliament should go further.

July 1 ushers in a ton of new state laws. See where yours stacks up on the WTF-O-Meter. WTFs start with Kentucky allowing teens to concealed-carry firearms [Murica]

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Safe to Eat? 50 Louisiana Waterways Under Consumption Advisories

Safe to Eat? 50 Louisiana Waterways Under Consumption Advisories

Delaware General Assembly roundup: Impacts on rural communities

This year’s legislative session saw a number of bills that will directly impact peoples’ lives in rural communities across the state, from gun ownership, farmland interests, wetland preservation and changes to town charters. Bills addressing rural communities tend to be more bipartisan in their introduction and support, as Delaware’s Republican minority largely represents the southern part of the state – and rural areas. The post Delaware General Assembly roundup: Impacts on rural communities appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

America Is ‘LOSING the Ability to Feed Itself’: Senator Proposes Tariff Bill to Save US Agriculture

Amid domestic economic struggles, Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Thursday that he will introduce a bill to raise tariff quotas on food and agricultural products. The Louisiana Republican’s Home Market Restoration Act of 2026 would raise tariff rates to protect products from his home state such as shrimp, rice, honey, and beef—tariff rates that Congress has...

Govt defers Prisons Bill after MPs object to 'regressive' immunity clause

UPDATED 6.41PM | PARLIAMENT | Home Ministry agrees to bring proposed legislation to two PSSCs.

California Lawmakers Seek ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protections Despite EPA Rollbacks

State and federal legislation could help clean cancer-causing contaminants from hundreds of California water systems. One bill was diluted under industry pressure. The post California Lawmakers Seek ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protections Despite EPA Rollbacks appeared first on .

Koshi provincial assembly passes Appropriation Bill with majority

Biratnagar, July 8: Today's meeting of Koshi Province Assembly has passed bill designed to make provisions for allocatio...

Death of Lyhanna: 'Comprehensive law' on Assemblée Nationale's agenda marks victory for feminist and child advocacy groups

The bill, which aims to strengthen the fight against gender-based and sexual violence, will be debated in the fall, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced after a policy reversal. But a review by the Council of State is expected to reshape the law's scope.

Meet The Members Of Congress Who Want To Turn Back Clock 100 Years On American Institution

Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by Republican Texas Rep. Keith Self to repeal the amendment that mandates that U.S. senators be chosen by direct election. If the resolution passes and is []

Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate

Republicans in Alaska want tax breaks for a Trump-backed megaproject that Indigenous activists oppose.

Three kids forced a law change after being told they needed to pay $400 to run a lemonade stand

Michigan lawmakers are considering a bill that would end permit requirements for kids running lemonade stands

The fight over trans girls’ sports participation moves to the November ballot

Legislatures in left-leaning states have consistently rejected bills that would bar transgender student-athletes from participating in sports in line with their gender identity. But this November, the question of whether to exclude them will go straight to voters in two blue states, Colorado and Washington, and one swing state, Arizona. The groups behind the ballot measures []

Weakened pesticide protections will threaten food security, public and environmental health

Bill C-30's authorization of the use of banned pesticides allows political and economic interests to override health and environmental evidence.

Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is cutting its provincial sales tax on store-bought food starting today. Most groceries are already tax-exempt, but the July 1 change means there will no longer be seven per cent PST charged on products such as chips, rotisserie chickens and baked goods. The tax cut applies to food sold at grocery and [] The post Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba appeared first on Loonie Politics.

The War on Guns Just Moved to the Courtroom

A new bill backed by gun rights advocates aims to stop what they call a wave of “lawfare” designed to cripple the firearm industry.

New CA Laws Include Gas Tax Increase, Change to Food Labels And More

A slate of new state and federal laws took effect Wednesday, including an increase in California's gas tax and other laws that impact how you repay st...

Waymo called the cops on teen riders, raising privacy concerns

Two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting toy guns from a driverless taxi when the company disabled it and alerted police.

House Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Child Online Safety Bill

The legislation combines elements of several previous child safety and privacy bills following months of bipartisan negotiations.

Cocktails-To-Go Law In Illinois Becomes Permanent July 1st

Cocktails-To-Go Law In Illinois Becomes Permanent July 1st

Canada’s Bill C-9 Causes Alarm in Evangelical Leaders

Canada's new Bill C-9, aimed at combating hate, introduces stricter measures and updated legal definitions but has sparked concerns regarding religious speech protections.

Bipartisan Housing Bill Could Speed Up New Construction After Major Disasters

Trump said he won’t sign the bill set to become law today, but Congress has enough votes to override a potential veto.

9 GOP House members propose ending direct election of senators

Members of Congress are pushing to repeal the 17th Amendment and elect senators the way the Constitution originally decreed. Nine GOP House lawmakers have co-signed a joint resolution introduced by Republican Texas Rep. Keith Self to repeal the amendment that mandates that U.S. senators be chosen by direct election. If the resolution passes and is []...Click to read more

CA Billionaire Tax to Appear on November Ballot

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rxnfsVmKyyo California voters will decide this November whether to approve a new tax targeting the state'...

As measles cases rise across the country, Mass. legislators face a decision on a key vaccine bill

As concern over the nationwide spread of measles grows, advocates for legislation intended to boost childhood vaccinations in Massachusetts have their fingers crossed that the bill, after being filed four times, will finally make it to passage this year.

Ways & Means Chair Smith talks Working Families Tax Cut, reconciliation 3.0, fraud

Rep. Jason Smith touts the one big beautiful bill act 2025 anniversary, highlighting the child tax credit, no tax on tips, and border security.