Tag: Executive vetoes
Democrats, activists call on governor to veto wetlands bill
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Calls are mounting for Gov. Eric Holcomb to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-wildlife-deregulation-legislation-wetlands-7f53e26aa9c25590b44113a603e58720">veto a bill</a> that would remove some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands...
A glace at key issues during Indiana legislative session
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana General Assembly concluded the year’s regular session on Thursday. Here are some key issues debated during the nearly four-month session:</p>
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Kansas governor vetoes ban for transgender school athletes
TOPEKA, Kan. — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed a Republican measure that would have made Kansas the latest state with a GOP-controlled...
North Dakota House overrides transgender sports bill veto
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s House dealt Gov. Doug Burgum his first veto setback of the session Thursday, overriding his rejection of a bill...
Kansas governor vetoes ban for transgender school athletes
<p>TOPEKA, Kan. — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed <a href="http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2021_22/measures/documents/summary_sb_55_2021">a Republican measure</a> that would have made Kansas the latest state with a...
North Dakota House overrides transgender sports bill veto
<p>BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s House dealt Gov. Doug Burgum his first veto setback of the session Thursday, overriding his rejection of a bill...
Idaho governor signs bill making ballot measures tougher
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Saturday signed legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots in what...
Idaho governor signs bill making ballot measures tougher
<p>BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Saturday signed legislation making it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots in what...
New Wisconsin Senate leader acknowledges ‘rocky start’
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Senate's new majority leader acknowledged Thursday that he got off to a “rocky” start after he ran afoul of...
Indiana House votes to override emergency powers bill veto
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana legislators inched towards a possible court fight with Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday by voting to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-health-eric-holcomb-legislation-coronavirus-pandemic-e76f52408912f30af789a6fab654a9fc">override his veto</a> and give...