Tag: Prohibit

Safeguarding children? Legislators prohibit hemp as teenagers easily access beer and marijuana

Alabama’s Regulatory Conundrum Over Hemp Products Recently, the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board unveiled proposed regulations on consumable hemp products, reminiscent of past efforts that created a tangled web of confusing regulations. The ABC seems to be overreaching, adding complexities that far exceed the original intent of House Bill 445. House Bill 445 feels a […]

Alabama lawmaker introduces a bill to prohibit vaping in indoor public areas

Alabama’s Vaping Ban Proposal Sparks Debate In Alabama, Senator Gerald Allen from Tuscaloosa has introduced a new bill aimed at prohibiting vaping in indoor public spaces across the state. This move has ignited discussions about personal freedom versus public health regulations. The proposal, named SB9, seeks to expand existing laws to ban vaping in all […]

Sen. Tuberville suggests a law to prohibit students from certain countries from studying in the U.S.

During the 2023-2024 academic year, over 1.1 million international students were enrolled in U.S. universities, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. However, Republican lawmakers are now attempting to reverse this growth. The Trump administration had already increased barriers for international students and immigrants seeking education in the U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama […]

Is It Time to Prohibit Female Officers?

A bit of a change, but let’s dive in. I’m feeling pretty overwhelmed by what’s been happening in Cincinnati lately. So, here we go. Buckle up. Are we at a point where we need to question the effectiveness of a female police officer? I’ve watched the disturbing video. A group is shown attacking a lone […]

Alabama considers joining states that want to prohibit candy and soda from SNAP benefits

Alabama Eyes Restrictions on SNAP Purchases Alabama is contemplating joining the ranks of 10 other states that aim to prohibit the use of Supplementary Nutrition Support Program (SNAP) benefits for candy and soda purchases. This proposed initiative is part of a broader national discussion on whether taxpayer money should be allocated towards sugary and high-fat […]

Tennessee House requires school districts to prohibit cell phones during student instruction • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee House overwhelmingly approved the measure Monday, requiring that schools ban cell phone use while teachers are instructing students. House Bill 932sponsored by Jonesborough Republican Rep. Rebecca Alexander, and received bipartisan support with 80-10 votes. While some school districts have long-standing mobile phone policies, avoiding classroom distractions, Alexander said the state school supervisors’ association has […]

Fight Nearly Breaks Out At Hearing As CA Aims To Prohibit Schools From Notifying Parents About Child’s Sexuality

A California bill that would ban school boards from enacting policies requiring school staff to inform parents about a child's sexual orientation or “gender identity” sparked debate on Thursday. Republican Rep. Bill Essari's comments “infuriated” Democrat Corey Jackson, KCRA News reporter Ashley Zavala reported. Debate over AB 1955 in the California Legislature has stalled. The […]

House Passes Bill To Prohibit Federal Gas Stove Ban

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation banning a possible federal ban on gas stoves, according to Politico. Republican North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong Sponsors Gas Stove Protection and Freedom activityThe law prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from using tax dollars to enact a total federal ban on gas stoves. The bill […]