Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he’s open to clarifying medical exception to Texas abortion ban
The Texas Legislature may clarify for medical professionals when it’s legal to perform a life-saving abortion, Lt. Gov. Dan ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for clarity in Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Legislature should amend the language of the state's near-total abortion ban to address ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, senior Republican lawmakers say Texas should clarify abortion ban
"I do think that we need to clarify any language so that doctors are not in fear of being penalized if they think the life of ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Legislature should clarify abortion ban’s emergency exceptions
Patients and doctors have said the ban's only exception is so vague and the penalties are so steep that providers are ...
Republican Lieutenant Governor concerned new speaker may handcuff conservative agenda
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has long been a leading conservative voice in Texas. The stalwart Republican says he doesn’t yet know if ...
As Trump Returns, Murphy Plans to Protect Abortion Access in New Jersey
In his State of the State address, Gov. Philip Murphy also said he would ban cellphones in schools and overhaul the state’s ...
West Virginia’s conservative shift could sharpen under its incoming governor
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signed a number of socially conservative laws during his two terms in office. But he rarely ...
Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers
A staunchly conservative Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday for its 89th biennial session to tackle issues that touch the ...
The impact of Trump’s agenda will depend on the state you live in
Republican governors are poised to play a big role in carrying out Trump’s immigration agenda. Trump has promised to deport ...
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner backs Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s THC ban proposal
Gov. Dan Patrick when it comes to his push to ban THC products, the current status of which he described as a “wild west” in Texas. Trump’s attorneys have reviewed draft of Smith’s final ...