Washington Post – Politics:
As Democrats push bills to ban discrimination by caste, some Indian Americans object that efforts are unnecessary.
Author: Kimberly Kindy
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GOP states raise fees on electric cars as gas taxes fall
Washington Post – Politics:
GOP lawmakers have raised fees significantly on electric vehicles, arguing that they need to make up for lost gas taxes. Critics say the fees are punitive.
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Partisan battle grows over state funding for antiabortion centers
Washington Post – Politics:
GOP state lawmakers have passed millions in new funding for crisis pregnancy centers, which aim to dissuade women from having abortions.
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State lawmakers move to ban Chinese land ownership
Washington Post – Politics:
Lawmakers in 33 states have introduced 81 bills this year to prohibit the Chinese government or businesses from buying agricultural land or property near military bases.
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States take matters into their own hands to ban toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Washington Post – Politics:
At least 106 laws have passed in 24 states banning or restricting the use of forever chemicals, which are linked to health risks but commonly found in products.
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Historic surge in bills targeting transgender rights pass at record speed
Washington Post – Politics:
GOP state lawmakers in red states have propelled an extraordinary wave of new laws restricting LGBTQ rights this year.
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Tennessee leads charge in passing laws targeting LGBTQ rights
Washington Post – Politics:
Since 2015, Tennessee has enacted at least 14 laws that restrict LGBTQ rights — the most in the nation in that time frame.
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Eight bills targeting transgender rights in North Dakota on governor’s desk
Washington Post – Politics:
The North Dakota legislature passed eight bills this week that would have wide-ranging effects on transgender minors and adults.
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As advocates push for child marriage bans, some states resist
Washington Post – Politics:
Seven states have made it illegal for people younger than 18 to get married, but all other states allow it, sometimes with the permission of a parent, judge or both.