Gov. Mills signs bill protecting providers of abortion and gender-affirming care

The proposal drew significant debate in the Legislature this session as well as opposition from out-of-state Republican attorneys general who called it 'constitutionally defective.' ... Read More

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Read the latest national and world news, including stories from Newsday's reporters in Washington, D.C. Young brother and sister dead, several hurt when vehicle crashes into Michigan birthday ... Read More

Governor’s veto of abortion bill a surprise

JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto ... the abortion regulation bill, which passed on a 53-9 vote in the House, he said in retrospect it’s a “bad bill.” He said he didn’t hear any ... Read More

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The United Nations and others said donors should resume support for UNRWA after a review found that Israel hadn’t backed up claims that many agency workers are members of terrorist groups. The ... Read More

Gov. Youngkin Signs a Measure Backed by Abortion-Rights Groups but Vetoes Others

Gov. Youngkin Signs a Measure Backed by Abortion-Rights Groups but Vetoes Others RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 88 bills Friday and vetoed 11 others, including ... Read More

In a late-evening action, Youngkin vetoes abortion-related and family medical leave bills

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed four abortion-related bills and a bill that would have provided paid family ... If the legislature hopes to override the governor’s veto on any piece of ... Read More

Gov. Moore, veto Maryland's juvenile justice reform bill

People are certainly entitled to their own opinions, and especially to any very real fears of ... However, it is not too late for the governor to veto this bill and instead take executive action ... Read More

Wisconsin governor vetoes school sports restrictions for trans students

April 2 (Reuters) - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill on Tuesday that would ban ... any special restrictions. Get weekly news and analysis on the U.S. elections and how it matters to the ... Read More

WI transgender high school sports ban bill vetoed by Gov. Evers

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a bill on Tuesday, April 2, that was passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature to ban high school transgender athletes from competing on ... Read More

Governor’s veto of abortion bill a surprise

JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto ... to the bill muddied its purpose, he wrote, and made it vulnerable to yet another court challenge. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines ... Read More

Governor’s veto of abortion bill a surprise

JACKSON — Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto Friday of a bill regulating abortions surprised both supporters and opponents of the legislation. The Republican governor vetoed House Bill 148, titled ... Read More