Legislature

Kansas Legislature Considers Groundbreaking Law to Empower Small Breweries with Unprecedented Freedom

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WICHITA, Kan. – Breweries in Kansas may soon have greater freedoms if a proposed state law is passed. The legislation seeks to loosen restrictions on small breweries, providing them with more opportunities to expand their businesses and reach a wider audience. Under the proposed law, small breweries would have the option to directly deliver their products to consumers. This would eliminate the need for third-party distributors and allow breweries to have more control over the distribution of their own products. The ability to deliver directly to customers would provide breweries with a competitive edge and … Read more

New Mexico Legislature Approves Changes to Cannabis Laws to Crack Down on Illicit Activity and Improve Industry Standards

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — With the legislative session coming to a close on Thursday, both the House and Senate in New Mexico are fully engaged in their last few days of work. The state lawmakers have been busy making significant decisions, including approving a comprehensive set of changes to the cannabis laws. The cannabis bill, which aims to address gaps in the existing regulations and crack down on illicit marijuana coming from outside the state, is the result of collaborations with industry leaders who have provided valuable feedback. Representative Andrea Romero acknowledges the lessons … Read more

Massachusetts Legislature Passes $56.2 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

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BOSTON – The Massachusetts 2023-2024 Legislature has approved and Governor Maura Healey has signed into law 108 bills out of the more than 6,400 bills filed for consideration. Of these, 16 bills have statewide implications, while the remaining 92 bills are local measures such as sick leave banks specific to individual cities or towns. Among the statewide-related bills signed into law is the $56.2 billion fiscal 2024 state budget, which includes provisions for universal free school meals, support for free community colleges, and funding for clean energy infrastructure in public schools. The budget also includes … Read more

Kansas Legislature Introduces New Anti-Abortion Bill Punishing Healthcare Providers

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Topeka, Kansas – New anti-abortion legislation has been introduced in the Kansas Legislature that could result in legal consequences for healthcare providers performing abortion services. House Bill 2515, introduced by Republican Representative Brett Fairchild to the Committee on Federal and State Affairs on January 17, aims to amend the “Born-Alive Infants Protection Act” that became law last year. This act provides legal protections for infants who survive an abortion. Governor Laura Kelly previously vetoed it, stating that it interferes with medical decisions between doctors and patients. The proposed amendment to the act includes the establishment … Read more