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Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Government
Oklahoma passes legislation to streamline adoptions

A new law in Oklahoma streamlines the adoption process for adopting immediate relatives. House Bill 2647, called the Shai Cooper Act, was automatically enacted May 11 after passing both chambers… Read More

May 20, 2025
Government
Assisted suicide bill dies in Nevada 

A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Nevada has died after the governor told lawmakers not to bother. The Nevada Assembly decided against advancing Assembly Bill 346, which would have made… Read More

May 20, 2025
Health
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride in water

(The Heartlander) — Another state has banned fluoride from public water. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the legislation on Thursday, making Florida the second state after Utah to… Read More

May 19, 2025
Government
Bipartisan bill would make federal adoption tax credit fully refundable 

Lawmakers from both parties are backing legislation to make adoption more financially accessible for families nationwide. The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act (S.1458), introduced by… Read More

May 19, 2025
Culture
Transgender track star’s parents both liberal college professors 

The parents of a transgender-identifying track state champ in Maine have something in common, the College Fix reports: They are both liberal college professors. Maine… Read More

May 19, 2025