North Carolina Legislature overrides governor’s veto of abortion ban Wednesday, May 17 by ABC News(RALEIGH, N.C.) -- The North Carolina Legislature voted Tuesday night to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a 12-week abortion ban.Republican lawmakers passed the bill along party lines last week, which reduced the state's ban on abortion from 20 weeks to the end of... Read More.
House Republicans fail to override Biden’s 1st presidential veto Thursday, March 23 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Republican-led House failed on Thursday to override President Joe Biden's veto of a resolution that would have prevented retirement fund managers from accounting for certain social factors when making investment decisions.The vote was 219-200 in favor of overcoming the veto, but... Read More.
Biden says he won’t veto GOP measure to repeal DC’s new criminal code Thursday, March 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, during a visit to Capitol Hill Thursday, told Senate Democrats behind closed doors that he would not veto a controversial Republican-led effort to roll back Washington, D.C.'s new progressive criminal code, a move that gives political cover to Democrats... Read More.
Biden poised for 1st presidential veto in newly divided Congress Wednesday, March 1 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is expected to soon wield his veto power for the first time to save a Department of Labor rule related to ESG investments.The rule, which makes it easier for retirement plan managers to consider climate change and other environmental,... Read More.
Indiana Legislature overrides governor’s veto on anti-trans sports ban Wednesday, May 25 by ABC News(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) -- The Indiana Legislature voted Tuesday to override the governor's veto of the anti-trans bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls' sports in K-12 schools.Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed the bill in March. He said the bill fell short in... Read More.
Kentucky legislature overrides governor’s veto of 15-week abortion ban Thursday, April 14 by ABC News(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- The Kentucky state legislature has overridden Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill banning abortion after 15 weeks, along with several other abortion restrictions.Under the bill, any physician that performs an abortion after 15 weeks would lose their license for at... Read More.
Utah lawmakers override veto of trans sports ban Friday, March 25 by ABC News(SALT LAKE CITY) -- The Utah state legislate has voted to override Gov. Spencer Cox's veto of an anti-transgender sports bill that would ban transgender girls' participation in sports.The state House and Senate each gathered the necessary two-thirds of votes to override Cox's veto Friday.... Read More.
Utah lawmakers likely to override veto of trans sports ban Friday, March 25 by ABC News(SALT LAKE CITY) -- An anti-transgender sports bill that would ban transgender participation in sports was vetoed by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Tuesday. However, if the state legislature chooses to override his veto in a Friday vote from at least two-thirds of members, the... Read More.
Gov. Wolf vetoes firearms bill Saturday, February 5 by Brittany MaderaHarrisburg, PA - PA Governor Tom Wolf has vetoed firearms-related legislation, House Bill 979, which was meant to deter municipalities from creating illegal firearm ordinances. The bill would have allowed courts to hold jurisdictions financially responsible for attorney fees and costs, as well as... Read More.
Gov. Wolf vetoes bill for concealed carry with permit Saturday, December 4 by wcednewsHarrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf vetoed Senate Bill 565, legislation that would allow anyone who wishes to carry concealed guns able to do so without a background check and permit.Gov. Wolf’s SB 565 veto message:“This legislation, which eliminates the requirement for individuals to obtain a... Read More.
