Although none have been passed into law at this time, please be aware that our practice of exhibiting Smart Dissent via protests, marches, and demostrations has Republican lawmakers in at least 18 states concerned. Keep it up! The source linked below contains details on each state proposal.
The Daily Sentinel in Grand Junction, Colorado has accused state Senator Ray Scott of defamation and considering a lawsuit. It would be the first suit of its kind, potentially setting a legal definition for what is considered fake news and what is not.
The dispute began with an opinion column in the newspaper supporting a bill that would give journalists and others greater access to public records. Scott, who represents Grand Junction and serves as assistant majority leader in the state Senate, postponed a hearing and vote on the bill.