Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Nominates Ex-Partner to Fill Supreme Judicial Court Seat
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has nominated her former long-term partner, Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian, to fill a vacant spot on the state’s highest court.
Idaho Bans Medicaid for Transgender Procedures
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill that prevents individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program from being covered for transgender-related treatments.
Economic Results of California Banning Gas Vehicles
With electric vehicles comes an investment. What are the economic ramifications of banning gas-powered vehicles? Can California afford it? Can America afford it?
Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Student IDs for Voting
Idaho Supreme Court upheld legislative amendments to state’s voter ID requirements which eliminated use of student IDs for voter registration and in-person voting.
IN-DEPTH: Hundreds of Illegal Chinese-owned Marijuana Operations Taking Over Maine
Hundreds of illegal Chinese-owned marijuana growing operations have been popping up across Maine over the past three years.
New York AG Letitia James Sued For Threatening to Block Transgender Sports Ban
Nassau County has sued New York AG Letitia James for her moves to block a county order that bans men from competing in women’s sports.
Ohio Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Bans Trans Procedures for Minors
Ohio Senate voted to override Gov. DeWine’s veto of bill that bans gender transition procedures for minors and prohibits male athletes on female sports teams.
NYC Mayor Says ‘Outside Agitators’ May Have Aggravated Chaos in Union Square Riot
A giveaway event that descended into chaos in Manhattan's Union Square Park may have been driven by "outside agitators," according to NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Judge Blocks Illinois Law That Changed Ballot Access Rules After Primary
Illinois judge halted newly enacted state election law preventing candidates from gaining access to a major party ballot through an alternative “slating” option.
Arizona House Votes to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban, Sending Bill to State Senate
AZ House approved bill to remove strict abortion prohibition after judge ruled state could enforce 1864 legislation with exemption only for life of mother.
Major Egg Producer Detects Bird Flu, Must Kill Nearly 2 Million Chickens
Tests from birds at a major egg producer in the south have returned positive for avian influenza, prompting plans to kill nearly two million hens and pullets.
Almost a Third of America’s Homeless Population Lives in California, Study Finds
The number of homeless people in the state has increased drastically over recent years with poor policies cited as the main reason for the situation.