South Carolina governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
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North Carolina bill seeks to restrict public and media access to criminal autopsy reports
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Access by the public and the media to North Carolina autopsy reports related to criminal investigations would be significantly restricted under a bill considered Tuesday by a legislative committee.
Liberal Party apologizes to Speaker after controversy erupts over partisan event posting
The Liberal Party of Canada has apologized to Speaker Greg Fergus after partisan language appeared in an ad for an upcoming event in his riding.
Capital gains tax legislation coming before summer break, Freeland says
The Liberal government will introduce legislation to implement its proposed changes to the capital gains tax before the House rises for the summer break, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday.
Ottawa is spending $1.7M for 10 new jobs at a pasta plant. Are these corporate subsidies worth it?
When the federal government said earlier this week its investment of $1.7 million in a Brampton, Ont., pasta plant would create 10 jobs, some questioned whether that taxpayer money was being put to good use.
China sanctions former US lawmaker who supported Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday sanctioned Mike Gallagher, a former Republican member of Congress from Wisconsin who has shown support for Taiwan.
Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has again authorized Juneteenth— the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — as a state holiday, while legislative efforts to make it a permanent holiday in the state have so far faltered.
Senate to Vote Again on Border Deal as Democrats Seek Political Edge
Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and the majority leader, plans to push forward this week with a second vote on a bipartisan border enforcement bill that Senate Republicans killed earlier this year at the urging of former President Donald J. Trump.