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Indiana Senate advances bell-to-bell school cellphone limits despite bipartisan concerns

Image Goshen News 22 Jan 2026
INDIANAPOLIS — A divided Indiana Senate approved a bill Tuesday to tighten school cellphone restrictions, advancing the proposal to the House despite concerns about safety, cost and enforcement ... .
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Iowa Senate Republicans advance bill banning gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in high schools

Image Dispatch Argus 22 Jan 2026
The proposal would expand Iowa’s ban on instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity — currently limited to kindergarten through sixth grade — to include grades seven through 12 ... .
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Crypto bill jilted as US Senate turns to housing: report

BTC Manager 22 Jan 2026
Don't expect any crypto bill discussions until February or March as the Senate shifts its focus to affordable housing ....
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Flanagan distinguishes herself from Senate primary challenger Craig in Northfield rally

Image Marietta Daily Journal 22 Jan 2026
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has heard two things consistently on her campaign tour around Greater Minnesota. the cost of living still needs to be addressed, and even rural Minnesotans are mad about ICE ... .
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Angel investments pitched to Senate committee

Image Marietta Daily Journal 22 Jan 2026
The investments would allow tax credits for up to $75,000 per year for investments in individual Missouri companies ... .
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From NFL sidelines to a U.S. Senate race: Michele Tafoya's new play

Newsday 22 Jan 2026
MINNEAPOLIS — Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith ... Sen ... Rep ... Gov ... 2m read.
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Indiana Senate advances ban on ranked choice voting

Image The Lawton Constitution 22 Jan 2026
A bill banning ranked choice voting in Indiana, which the state doesn’t utilize as a voting method, passed out of the state Senate on Tuesday ... .
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Constitutional amendment proposed by state senator to protect public lands

Image Idaho Press-Tribune 22 Jan 2026
An Idaho state senator on Wednesday introduced a proposal to amend the state constitution to protect public lands acquired by the state from the federal government ... .
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Senate hears updates on FY 2026 supplemental funding following budget director apology

Image Columbia Missourian 22 Jan 2026
Budget director Dan Haug presented the $3.3 billion supplemental budget for FY 2026 after apologizing for a budget mistake ... .
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Senate hears three bills aiming to increase penalties for sexual offenses

Image Columbia Missourian 22 Jan 2026
One of the three bills heard would make grooming and "sextortion" chargeable offenses ... .
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Flanagan distinguishes herself from Senate primary opponent Craig in Northfield rally

Image Mesabi Daily News 22 Jan 2026
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has heard two things consistently on her campaign tour around Greater Minnesota. the cost of living still needs to be addressed, and even rural Minnesotans are mad about ICE ... .
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