With U.S forces out of Iraq and combat troops slated to leave Afghanistan in 2013, states are readying for an influx of returning troops who will be looking for work.
There will be conflict over charter schools, a rumble over redistricting and a battle royale over the state budget. But perhaps no debate in the new session of the Alabama Legislature involves bigger stakes than the effort to revise the state's immigration law.
By The Associated Press, Arizona Capitol Times (Phoenix)
Lawyers for Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer filed their opening brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in her appeal of a ruling that blocked enforcement of the most controversial sections of the state's immigration enforcement law.
Legislation that would allow the establishment of separate courts for veterans was unanimously passed in House Appropriations Committee. The chief judge in each judicial circuit would be allowed — but not required — to create a vet court. Two similar bills are making their way through the Senate.
A bill which would permit New Jersey counties to create identification cards for veterans, in order to allow them to more easily access special discounts and other offers extended to them has been unanimously approved by the Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
The state House of Representatives on Wednesday once again voted to pass a bill that would repeal the state law that allows undocumented immigrants to get New Mexico driver's licenses.
A bill to set aside the second Friday and Saturday of August to honor "fallen heroes" will soon be on its way to the governor. The House passed SB105 by a vote of 69-0 on Wednesday; it previously passed the Senate.
By Dennis Romboy, Deseret Morning News (Salt Lake City)
A bill to impose sanctions on Utah employers who fail to use E-Verify to determine a potential worker's immigration status was rejected then resurrected Wednesday.
The sponsor of Utah's enforcement-only immigration law will launch from the House floor Wednesday an employer-sanctions bill that would suspend or revoke business licenses for those hiring undocumented immigrants.
Spouses who have to quit their jobs when the military transfers a husband or wife would be able to collect unemployment benefits under HB263, which was approved 66 to 0 by the House on Tuesday. Nine lawmakers were absent for the vote.
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