Virginia Governor Vetoed Bills on Contraceptive Access and Skill Games

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed bills from the regular legislative session, including one focused on protecting access to contraceptives. He signed seven bills into law and vetoed 48.

Kansas Republicans Fail to Override Veto on Bill Banning Transgender Surgical Procedures for Children

Kansas Republicans fail to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of a bill banning transgender surgical procedures for children. The bill aimed to prevent state employees from encouraging 'social transitioning' and restrict the use of state funds for transgender treatment.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoes bills on gender-affirming care and abortion reporting

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a bill requiring more reporting from abortion providers, and a vague bill on coercing someone into having an abortion, setting up confrontations with the Republican-supermajority Legislature. The state constitution protects abortion rights and a recent vote affirmed that position. Kelly allowed a GOP proposal on verifying adult visitors to pornography websites to become law without her signature. The vetoed bill against gender-affirming care targeted a small group and trampled parental rights. Supporters argued it would protect children from possibly dangerous treatments, but health care groups recommend such care for transgender children.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's Veto of Bills on Transgender Treatment and Abortion Restrictions

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would have banned transgender treatment for minors and two bills imposing abortion restrictions, citing concerns about parental rights and privacy intrusion. The bills were seen as divisive and unnecessary.

Maine Governor Vetoes Proposal to End 'Three Strikes' Law for Petty Thefts

Maine's Democratic governor vetoed a proposal to end the state's 'three strikes' law for people convicted of petty thefts, stating that it could make Maine an outlier among New England states and worsen the issue of retail theft.

Criminal Justice Bill in Kentucky

Tennessee Judiciary Committee passes bill allowing death penalty for child rape cases. Kentucky's Democratic governor vetoed a GOP-backed criminal justice bill that would impose harsher sentences for a range of crimes, including criminalizing homelessness.

Governor Tony Evers' Veto Decisions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed 41 bills passed by the Republican-led Legislature, rejecting a $3 billion tax cut, loyalty pledges for higher education employees, and a plan on hunting wolves. He signed bills supporting Holocaust education and mental health crisis centers.

Poland's President Andrzej Duda's veto on over-the-counter access to morning-after pill

Poland's President Andrzej Duda vetoed a law allowing over-the-counter access to the morning-after pill for girls and women ages 15 and above, citing concerns about minors' health and parental voices. The pill, ellaOne, remains available only on prescription.

Russia's Veto on U.N. Monitoring of North Korea Sanctions

Russia vetoed the extension of the U.N. monitoring of sanctions against North Korea, leading to accusations of violating sanctions to buy weapons for the war in Ukraine. Western nations believe Russia aims to evade scrutiny as tensions rise over the Ukraine conflict.

Russia's Veto on U.N. Resolution Regarding North Korea Sanctions

Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have extended the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea, sparking accusations of shielding weapons purchases for use in the war against Ukraine. The veto halts the experts' operation, with tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalating due to North Korea's nuclear threats and missile tests.

Virginia Governor Vetoes 'Assault Weapons' Ban

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a Democrat-backed 'assault weapons' ban along with other gun control measures, citing constitutional rights. State Sen. Creigh Deeds expressed disappointment over the vetoes.

Arizona Border Invasion Act Vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would allow Arizona law enforcement to arrest illegal aliens, citing concerns that the bill does not secure the border and could harm businesses. The bill, named the 'Arizona Border Invasion Act,' would have permitted officers to charge illegal aliens with a misdemeanor on first arrest and a felony on subsequent arrests.