Modifications to Texas religious objection law opposed by some lawmakers
Some Texas lawmakers disagree with proposed changes to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1999.
Human rights groups seek closure of Dallas jail
Human rights groups are calling for Dallas based Dawson State jail to be shut down.
Louisiana Governor proposes state income tax elimination
Republican Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal spoke Thursday of his state income tax elimination proposal.
NY lawmakers angered by halted Sandy aid vote
Area New York lawmakers expressed frustration by the House Republican leadership’s decision to not vote on Sandy aid bill Tuesday.
Fiscal cliff agreement not expected by deadline
Lawmakers are not expected to have an agreement set in place before the New Year.
Bills Aims to Allow ‘Robo-Calls’ to Consumer Cellphones
Legal news for lawyers: A bill is moving through Congress to legalize the use of robo-calls to cellphones.