Legislative

Utah Department of Wildlife Resources Announces Key Bills Passed in 2024 Legislative Session for Wildlife Management

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SALT LAKE CITY — The 2024 General Legislative Session in Utah was marked by a flurry of activity in the realm of wildlife management. Several bills were passed and signed into law, focusing on various aspects of wildlife conservation and regulation. The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has compiled a list of key bills that it believes residents should be aware of. One such bill is H.B. 222, also known as “Wildlife Hunting Amendments.” This law introduces changes to wildlife-related rules, specifically addressing the amount of “hunter orange” attire that hunters are required to … Read more

New Yorkers Rally for Legislative Change as Judges Slash Employment Bias Lawsuit Verdicts, Undermining Justice for Victims

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New York, NY – New Yorkers who prevail in employment bias lawsuits often receive far less compensation than what juries initially granted them, due to judges reducing the amounts. State lawmakers are now working on legislation to rectify this issue, as they believe it undermines justice for victims and fails to discourage employers from continuing harmful practices. State Senator Andrew Gournardes is leading the effort to pass a bill that would protect jury verdicts in such cases. Under the current rule in New York, judges are required to lower verdicts if they deviate significantly from … Read more

Former Democratic Senator Lena Taylor Condemns Rushed Legislative District Enactment as ‘Insult’ to Milwaukee Constituents

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin – After a 20-year career in the Legislature, former Democratic Sen. Lena Taylor bid farewell with a passionate speech criticizing the rushed enactment of new legislative districts by the Republican majority. Taylor expressed her disappointment with the lack of public hearings and votes by legislative committees, describing it as an insult to herself and her constituents. In her address, Taylor emphasized the importance of transparency and urged her colleagues to listen to the people. Her strong stance against the Republican-drawn maps resulted in her voting against them, which Democratic Gov. Tony Evers subsequently … Read more

NJ Governor Approves Pay Raises for Judges, Lawmakers, and Legislative Staff in New Legislation

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Trenton, New Jersey – Governor Phil Murphy has signed nearly 80 bills into law during the final hour of New Jersey’s 2022-23 legislative session. One of the bills approved by Murphy provides pay raises to judges, legislative staff, and lawmakers. Additionally, the bill increases allowances given to legislators to cover their staff salaries. Starting in 2026, members of the Legislature will see their annual salary increase from $49,000 to $82,000. This raise marks the first increase since 2002 for New Jersey legislators who are considered part-time. The allowance they receive to pay their staffs will … Read more