Deadly Maui Fire Caused by Rekindling of Earlier Extinguished Blaze, Investigation Finds
Sparks from broken power lines caused August 2023 wildfire in Maui according to new report published by the Maui County Dept of Fire and Public Safety and ATF.
Massachusetts Governor Uses Emergency Powers to Fast-Track Sweeping Gun Control Law
MA Gov. Maura Healey signed emergency preamble to state’s gun control bill, fast-tracking implementation and halting gun rights activists efforts to delay effects.
North Carolina Communities ‘Wiped Off the Map’ by Helene, Governor Says
The governor of North Carolina said that “hundreds of roads” were destroyed and that entire communities were “wiped off the map” because of storm Helene.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted by Grand Jury
Mayor Eric Adams addressed New Yorkers responding to reports of his indictment, believing the federal government intends to charge him with crimes “based on lies.”
Gov. Newsom Orders California Officials to Remove Homeless Camps Deemed Unsafe
Encampments on state property that pose an imminent threat to public safety will be removed. At other camps, a notice to vacate will be...
New Hampshire Bans Transgender Procedures for Children, Reserves Girls’ Sports for Females
Gov. Chris Sununu signed three bills and vetoed one that affect how schools, businesses, and medical establishments should consider transgender-related issues.
California Gov. Signs Bill Banning Parental Notification Policies
In response, Elon Musk has vowed to move his companies X and SpaceX from California to Texas.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on July...
Colorado Governor Declares Disaster Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued emergency disaster declaration over an outbreak of bird flu in northeastern Weld County as 1.8 million chickens were impacted.
Child Prostitution Bill Amended Again by California Lawmakers
After 16- and 17-year-old victims had been excluded, an Assembly committee attempted to address the pushback.
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—A bill that was originally introduced to make...
Iowa Utility Board Approves Eminent Domain for Controversial CO2 Pipeline
In a major project milestone, the Iowa Utility Board (IUB) approved a proposal by Summit Carbon Solutions to build the world’s largest carbon capture pipeline.
Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Child Transgender Procedures
A Texas law that bans doctors from performing sex change surgeries for children does not violate the Texas Constitution, the state’s Supreme Court ruled.
Louisiana Hit With Lawsuit Over Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Schools
Louisiana’s law requiring schools to post the Ten Commandments violates the U.S. Constitution, parents say in lawsuit that asks federal court to block statute.
