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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted SB 302, prohibiting large-scale dredging in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Reserve and preventing the construction of a cruise terminal in Tampa Bay.

Australian para-snowboarder Ben Tudhope has won a bronze medal in the men's banked slalom SB-LL2 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games, marking his second medal at these games.

Florida's state legislature has approved a bill to rename a section of a highway after Donald Trump as part of a broader initiative to honor various public figures.

In March 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbott enacted new immigration laws that strengthen local cooperation with federal authorities and restrict foreign access to jobs.

Lee Jae-hyeok won the first-ever Paralympic medal for South Korea in snowboarding, capturing bronze in the SB-LL2 category at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympics.

Australian para snowboarder Ben Tudhope has secured a strong second place in the qualifying rounds for the men's SB-LL2 event at the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina.

Texas evictions will be governed by new rules starting January 1, 2026, due to the implementation of law SB 38, which rewrites the Civil Procedure Rule 510.

The SB 1422 bill aims to restore comprehensive healthcare coverage for undocumented migrants in California after restrictive policies were implemented in early 2026.

The Florida Senate has passed bill SB 1074, proposing to round cash payments due to the halting of penny production in the U.S.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's new law could restrict drag performances in public spaces and limit access for minors starting in March 2026.

Kansas has enacted a law revoking driver’s licenses from transgender residents unless identification reflects their sex at birth, intensifying legal restrictions against LGBTQ+ individuals.

The new SB 8 law in Texas, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, is being misinterpreted as a complete withdrawal from collaboration with ICE despite provisions for agreements that could enhance cooperation.

Certain provisions of SB 9, signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, will come into effect in April 2026, modifying the bail system for specific crimes.

A new legislative proposal in Florida seeks to change immigration enforcement regulations and the operational practices of agents.

California's Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law SB 634, protecting essential workers delivering assistance to the homeless from local punitive measures.

The SB 38 Law significantly alters the eviction process in Texas, shortening deadlines and expanding judicial powers starting January 1, 2026.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed law SB 694 aimed at preventing scams against veterans receiving federal benefits.

Oregon's SB 9 law prioritizes certain applicants for driver's licenses in 20 rural counties.

Texas has enacted a new law aimed at streamlining the construction market, particularly for prefabricated homes, which promises to reduce bureaucracy and facilitate building projects starting in 2026.

Starting February 2026, California employers must provide annual written notices to inform all employees of their labor and constitutional rights, regardless of their immigration status, under the new SB 294 law.

Texas has initiated a tax reform focused on research and development, which includes updated tax credits and rules for businesses following the approval of law SB 2206.

The 'Tax Credit for Strong Families' initiative is a Texas tax policy aimed at directing private resources into social programs that strengthen households, established under the SB 2018 law signed by Governor Greg Abbott.

The Civil Police opened an investigation to identify the author of a message implicating a São Roque teenager in the death of a dog named Orelha, who was beaten by a group of youths in Praia Brava, Florianópolis.

California has enacted a new labor law, SB 642, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, which aims to expand employee rights and redefine key aspects of labor legislation, effective from January 1, 2026.

The SB 38 law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, aims to speed up eviction processes and unify criteria across Texas as of January 1, 2026.

OpenAI and SoftBank Group are each investing $500 million in SB Energy to accelerate the development of data centers and energy infrastructure for the Stargate project, a major global initiative aimed at building the largest computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in history.