California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill on Friday night that aimed at banning robotrucks without safety drivers/ REUTERS California Governor Gavin Newsom late on Friday vetoed a bill to prevent heavy-duty driverless trucks from operating in the state, in a relief for companies developing autonomous technology to haul goods across the US. The labor-backed […]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill banning robotrucks without safety drivers
September 23, 2023 by
Biden Vetoes GOP-Led Effort To Stop Strict Vehicle Emissions Regulations
June 14, 2023 by
President Joe Biden vetoed a Republican-led measure Wednesday that intended to nullify new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards on heavy-duty trucks. The nullification measure passed the House in a vote of 221-203 and squeaked by the Senate 50-49 with the aid of Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin. âI vetoed a Republican resolution to
Arizona’s 1st-year governor vetoes GOP-backed state budget
March 7, 2023 by
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a Republican-backed budget Thursday, calling it “one-sided” and “an insult to Arizonans.” Hobbsâ budget plan announced in January proposed $17.1 billion in spending for the 2024 fiscal year, which starts on July 1 of this year. The GOP-led House and Senate had voted along party lines Monday in favor […]
Governor Vetoes Funding For Texas Legislature After Showdown Over Voting Reform
June 20, 2021 by
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for the stateâs Legislature Friday after Democrats walked out at the last minute to oppose the GOPâs new voting reform law. âFunding should not be provided for those who quit their job early, leaving their state with unfinished business and exposing taxpayers to higher costs for an additional…
Trump Vetoes Bill Restricting Fishing Off Californiaâs Coast Citing Trade Deficit Concerns
January 2, 2021 by
President Donald Trump vetoed a bill that would have ended large-mesh drift gillnet use in federal waters off the Californian coast Friday, stating that such legislation would increase seafood-imports dependence, worsening a multibillion-dollar seafood trade deficit. âBy forcing the West Coast drift gillnet fishery to use alternative gear that has not been proven to be…
Kasich Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban But Vetoes ‘Heartbeat’ Bill
December 14, 2016 by
Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill on Tuesday banning abortions after 20 weeks, but vetoed a separate measure banning the procedure after the detection of a heartbeat, which occurs around 6 weeks. Even though lawmakers in the state knew the heartbeat bill would likely face legal challenges, they felt encouraged to pass it after Trumpâsâ […]
Obama Vetoes Paul Ryan Bill Defunding Planned Parenthood and Repealing Obamacare
January 9, 2016 by
President Obama announced today that he vetoed legislation sent to his desk from the Republican led Congress that would repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. House speaker Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI)56% explained that it was an important step for Republicans to show voters that they could come together on a bill offering an alternative to […]
OBAMA Vetoes Annual Defense Authorization Bill, Citing âGimmicksâ
October 22, 2015 by
President Barrack Obama issued his fifth veto Thursday, sending the annual defense authorization bill back to Congress due to his concerns with spending tactics and his wish to close down the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. âAs president and commander in chief, my first and most important responsibility is keeping the American people safe,â said […]