HB 307 contained a number of provisions around criminal justice, including changes to death penalty proceedings and ...

The new year rings in new laws across North Carolina. Here’s a look at several new bills that become law on Jan. 1, 2026.

Here's a look at several new bills that become law on Jan. 1, 2026.

A Trump executive order on gender issues is the backbone of a library review order in TN. How much power does it really hold?

A new landmark state law effective Jan. 1 modernizes Hawaiʻi’s parentage laws, updating decades-old statutes to reflect the ...

The New York City Council is planning to override outgoing Mayor Eric Adams' objections to a bill that would have granted ...

A series of new Illinois laws set to take effect in 2026 will impact workers’ rights, including limiting the use of artificial intelligence. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. An amendment ...

One of the most high-profile anti-LGBTQ+ bills passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025 was SB 12, the “bathroom bill,” which bans transgender people from using public restrooms matching their gender ...

Other storylines NC Health News will follow in 2026 include the growing conflict between environmental advocates and industry ...

(The Center Square) – New laws are now in effect designed to protect women and girls including in publicly funded spaces and throughout state code, which now defines sex-based terms. A new chemical ...

The same abuse can be judged very differently depending on who the victim is. Explore the psychological biases shaping our ...

Gender equality: The annual Global Gender Gap Report recorded New Zealand slipping a place to fifth most gender-equal country ...