Capitol Update – Nightly During Session – Friday, April 16, 2021

Capitol Update is daily review of state government during the Legislative Session. Today’s topics include:

• The controversial House Bill 1, aimed at cracking down on violent protests, lands on the Governor’s desk.
• A bill that would prevent transgender female athletes from participating on a girls team also sparks passionate debate.
• The Senate considers an increase in unemployment benefits while new figures show the jobless rate leveling off.