A bill on promoting the understanding of sexual minorities was abandoned in 2021 over the phrasing “discrimination is unacceptable,” with conservative lawmakers claiming the scope of discrimination was unclear.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/02/japans-prime-minister-battles-fallout-after-anti-lgbtq-gaffe/

A bipartisan group of Georgia state lawmakers gathered Friday at Congregation B’nai Torah in suburban Atlanta for the first annual Georgia Legislators Shabbat service and dinner.

Source: https://forward.com/forward-newsletters/forwarding-the-news/530995/how-does-it-feel-to-lose-to-george-santos-ask-robert-zimmerman/

About a week later, the lawmakers booked the city-owned Riverside Convention Center, drawing outrage from those who said their views weren’t welcome in the Democrat-leaning city.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/07/14/gop-reps-marjorie-taylor-greene-matt-gaetz-are-suing-riverside-anaheim/

About one third of the country’s federal lawmakers — including those from the main opposition Congress party — boycotted Sunday’s ceremony.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/modi-unveils-new-parliament-reshaping-indias-power-centre/article66903477.ece

According to lawmakers in the 9th National Assembly, the incident confirmed their position that the building needed to be renovated.

Source: https://www.informationng.com/2023/07/why-national-assembly-roof-still-leaks-after-n30-billion-renovation-fund-contractor.html

According to the lawmakers — Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas, and Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel — there should be sanctions against RDC Reield Marine Services, the owner of the MT Princess Empress.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1743856/makabayan-wants-probe-on-effects-of-mt-princess-empress-oil-spill-in-mindoro

A crowd of gun-control activists and Democratic lawmakers broke into cheers as Inslee signed the measures, which he said would not solve all gun.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/health-news/2023/04/gov-inslee-signs-washington-gun-violence-prevention-bills/

A federal judge struck down the law two years later, and lawmakers went on to rewrite the law to be narrower.

Source: https://www.orangeleader.com/2023/05/22/robert-nichols-not-always-in-lockstep-with-texas-republican-state-senators/

A few lawmakers have already grasped this reality, including Reps.

Source: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/clarence-thomas-ginni-supreme-court-ethics-rcna83062

After a shooting in March that killed six people at a school, protesters renewed their call for lawmakers to limit gun access.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/tennessee-ap-nashville-tyre-nichols-democrats-b2366999.html

After briefing House Financial Services Committee members on Friday, the agency on Saturday postponed a meeting with California lawmakers whose districts are among those most affected by the crisis, frustrating the Congress members.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/12/silicon-valley-bank-fallout-washington-00086662

After meeting this Friday, the legislature will not meet again on Fridays throughout the session to give lawmakers more time with their families.

Source: https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2023/01/09/2023-general-assembly-kicks-off-with-leadership-elections/

After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe. v. Wade last spring, restricting abortion pills became a priority for lawmakers trying to ban or limit abortion.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/medication-abortion-remains-a-battleground-this-time-over-fda-authority/

A group of Canadian lawmakers expressed “grave concern over the worst human right situation unfolding in Pakistan” and sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/05/20/in-letter-to-pm-trudeau-16-canadian-mps-raise-alarms-about-worst-hr-crisis-in-pakistan/

A group of five lawmakers were early leaders of the charge against Mr. McCarthy, with Representatives Matt Gaetz of Florida and Andy Biggs of Arizona, the former Freedom Caucus chairman, emerging as the most vocal.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/us/politics/kevin-mccarthy-republican-opposition.html

A group of lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito will also consider blanket permission for Japan to export nonlethal defense equipment like bulletproof vests to more nations, according to the sources.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-ruling-parties-eye-talks-on-allowing-anti-air-missile-exports

A hallmark of Le's approach is to utilize his religion in his pitches to lawmakers.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/amid-strained-us-ties-china-finds-unlikely-friend-in-utah/600262196/

Ahead of the 32rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act enactment, accessibility advocates including Academy Award winner and “Coda” star Troy Kotsur showcased to champion the need for updated reform with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Source: https://adage.com/article/creativity/conde-nasts-agnes-chu-vanity-fair-starbucks-and-value-inclusive-stories/2494711

Alabama lawmakers are meeting in a special session to decide how to use the remainder of money the state received from the American Rescue Plan.

Source: https://www.alabamanews.net/2023/03/16/cost-estimate-on-new-elmore-county-prison-reaches-nearly-1-billion/

Alaska Chief Justice Daniel Winfree receives applause from state lawmakers after finishing the annual State of the Judiciary address to the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/02/02/retiring-from-the-high-court-alaskas-chief-justice-defends-its-system-of-selecting-judges/