Senate bill aims to expose abuse at residential treatment centers for children

Building on a recent Senate investigation, a proposal by Sen. Ron Wyden seeks to close oversight loopholes for facilities housing foster youths and children with mental health needs.
The Monroe Times

Evers signs Novak bill to amend required newspaper classified font type

Gov. Tony Evers Dec. 9 signed Senate Bill 440, now known as 2025 Wisconsin Act 72, on the required font for published legal notices by Wisconsin newspapers.

Senate unanimously passes bill to make Fort Ontario a national historic park

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved legislation to establish the Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter in Oswego, New York, as a national historical park.

Indiana Senate bill would allow firing squad for death penalty

A bill allowing for firing squad executions for death penalty inmates was filed in the Indiana legislature for the 2026 session.

Senate Republicans push for progress on funding package this week, with another shutdown possible in new year

Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just weeks to go before the next deadline to avoid another shutdown.
Native News Online

Senate Passes Bill Aimed at Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Crisis

The Senate unanimously approved legislation last week to address chronic staffing shortages in Tribal Law enforcement and improve resources for missing persons cases.

NC's Lumbee Tribe awaits long-sought federal recognition as US Senate delays vote on defense bill

A wide-ranging defense spending bill, debated by the Senate on Tuesday, would also grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee. The Senate adjourned without a vote and plans to reconvene Wednesday.