Tag: Executive vetoes
Maryland governor vetoes 3 police reform bills
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday that he has vetoed three police reform measures approved by the Democrat-controlled General Assembly, all...
Kansas lawmakers likely to pass bill on transgender athletes
TOPEKA, Kan. — LGBTQ-rights advocates in Kansas are relying on the state's Democratic governor or the courts to block a ban on transgender athletes...
Rio governor vetoes renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
SAO PAULO — The historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will not be renamed after Pelé.
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Indiana House backs more legislative power over emergencies
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House has voted to give the Legislature more authority to intervene during emergencies declared by the governor.
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Bill curbing governor’s emergency powers advances Senate
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate voted Monday to approve a proposal that would curb the governor’s authority under the state emergency powers law following...
South Dakota governor kills transgender bill, but orders ban
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday killed a bill that would have banned transgender women and girls from female sports,...
In South Dakota, Noem bends — partially — on transgender ban
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem initially appeared eager to deliver a win to social conservatives on a top, culture war...
Cabinet formation talks in Lebanon collapse amid crisis
BEIRUT — Talks on the formation of a new Cabinet in Lebanon collapsed Monday, heralding more economic and financial collapse for the small Arab...
South Dakota gov pushes changes to transgender sports ban
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem on Friday suggested language changes in a bill to ban transgender girls and women...
Portugal’s euthanasia law goes for constitutional review
LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s president on Thursday asked the country’s Constitutional Court to evaluate a recent law passed by parliament that allows euthanasia and...