State Government

Bill waiting to be signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds

The state has made significant tax law changes for tax year 2023.

Arguments focus on which legal standard to apply

Lawmakers face April 19 deadline to change the law

Another bill would add penalties for cities, counties that regulate firearms

Senate removes school security personnel grant program

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed dozens of bills into law Wednesday, including those related to pregnancy centers, swatting calls, retail theft, “deepfake” child pornography, and nuisance strip clubs.

The governor says the new state program will help grow existing summer meal sites; critics say it will fall well short of what the federal program would have offered.

Opponents to the new law signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds organize protests and consider a court fight.

Added to the legislation was a ban on food assistance benefits from being used to purchase egg substitute products.

According to the board, Wang inserted acupuncture needles into the man’s body, left the Wang Acupuncture Clinic, went home and fell asleep.

Also: Senate passed bill that would allow cities to limit the hours of problematic strip clubs.