North Carolina's Republican-dominated General Assembly has successfully overruled a veto from Governor Roy Cooper, a Democrat, to enact legislation that severely restricts abortions beyond 12 weeks of pregnancy.
North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law this week requiring that teachers inform parents if their child identifies as transgender.
A transgender woman and drag queen appeared to promote a partnership with Smirnoff, but the vodka company is denying any current deal with the activist.
On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law, allowing the newly-formed Central Tourism Oversight District Board to cancel development agreements with Disney.