Last June, Gov. Wes Moore (D) issued a blanket pardon to 100,000 people in Maryland, forgiving decades of low-level marijuana ...

A few other arguably unusual bills in 2025 found the signature of Gov. Katie Hobbs. They all have serious intent, but may still work well for party conversation. New laws take effect in Arizona 90 ...

Wisconsin's Catholic bishops said that state's top court issued a "tragic ruling" by striking down a ban on abortion ...

The Legislature did not convene to fix the mistake, though the possibility of doing so was discussed by both the executive ...

The law makes it a crime to harbor people who entered or remained in the country illegally. What exactly does that mean?

Arizona's universal school voucher program faces criticism for lax spending accountability. While there are calls for reform, ...

Gov. Josh Green’s decision on Friday to sign a labeling bill to protect Hawaiʻi-grown māmaki tea from counterfeiters drew ...

Out of the 178 bills successfully passed by the Wyoming Legislature this year, a little more than 100 will go into effect on July 1. The new laws include a statewide ban on diversity, equity and ...

The 36th Legislature wasted little time Friday before unanimously voting to override two of Gov. Albert Bryan Jr.’s recent ...

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office said Missouri law “unmistakably preempts local governments from creating their own firearm regulations.” ...

State agencies must evaluate 100% of their rules by 2031 and disclose delays in processing licenses under SB 108. There's a ...

The 89th Texas Legislature adjourned June 2, enacting several new laws — including a few that may have flown under your radar ...