The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill designed to depoliticize government property by restricting the types of flags allowed on state-owned grounds. House Bill 244, also known as the Depoliticize Government Property Act, passed by a 69-43 vote and now awaits Senate consideration.
A new bill introduced in Pennsylvania seeks to address the state’s growing dental workforce shortage while upholding critical safety standards through practical licensing requirements. House Bill 787, backed by the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB), would enter Pennsylvania into the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact, easing cross-state licensing for qualified dental professionals.
Texas State Rep. Dade Phelan (R) is pushing a bill that would criminalize the distribution of political humor and altered media in advertisements, according to a report from Texas Scorecard.
Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson (R) filed a resolution that encourages educators to use "Gulf of America" and "Mount McKinley" per President Donald Trump's executive order.
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) highlighted his America First Act during a Senate Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, reiterating its goal of banning illegal immigrants from accessing welfare and other federal benefits. Originally introduced in December 2024, the legislation seeks to block billions of taxpayer dollars from being used to support individuals paroled into the United States through questionable asylum claims.
A Georgia bill that ties property assessments to the rate of inflation is facing pushback from local government entities opting out of the measure. Approved by 63% of voters in November 2024, the bill aims to cap property tax increases, but some officials argue the restrictions could hinder their ability to fund essential services.
