While textualists want to only focus on the actual text of the statute, the purpose of statutory interpretation, in my ...

In 2022, when Indiana wanted to play catch-up with states that emerged as production hubs for movies, TV shows and commercials, lawmakers established a film and media tax credit. The legislation, ...

The Santa Barbara County Legislative Program Committee has drafted a 2026 platform of prioritized legislative principles, specific issues, projects and programs that warrant targeted advocacy, funding ...

A legislative insurance panel on Wednesday approved the state Employee Benefits Division's proposals to boost the contribution rates that retirees in state government's health insurance plans for ...

“This legislation will shield attorneys from any dirty deals made by big law firms with the Trump administration and preserve independent pro bono legal work in New York State,” said state Sen. Brad ...

Fire districts in Colorado reeling from revenue cuts and workforce challenges could see a $50 million lifeline under a last-minute plan being proposed by state lawmakers in the final days of the ...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and DFL legislative leaders released a proposal for a special session focused on gun violence and school safety on Tuesday, September 30. The special session would convene ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – With the legislative session just days away, a key committee of lawmakers shared how they hope to spend taxpayer dollars with a big focus on education, behavioral health, and ...

Congress is considering changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act that would reduce protections for vulnerable marine mammals. Environmentalists say these changes would threaten the survival of ...

Sweden has announced plans to lift its seven-year ban on uranium mining, with a proposal to amend the Environmental Code and Minerals Act expected in parliament later this year. If approved, the ...