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Cannabis
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

States grapple with regulating seltzer drinks with THC

States are developing regulations for THC-containing seltzers amid a complex legal landscape.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

18 States Now Have Laws Blocking Cities From Enacting Paid Leave Standards

73 million workers are affected by state laws that restrict local labor protections, including paid sick leave.
#transgender-rights
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

more#transgender-rights
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

How California is trying to regulate AI in the workplace through a 'No Robo Bosses' bill

The act will be a first-of-its-kind as it places significant restrictions on the use of AI in the workplace. This will require businesses to take a closer look at their AI systems, including regular audits, and to ensure they are using these systems transparently and in compliance with state regulations.
US politics
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Gas tax increase among new California laws taking effect Tuesday. Here's what you need to know

Californians will experience an increase in gas tax starting July 1, affecting gas prices amidst other significant state law changes.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 month ago

Google AdSense Adds New Privacy Law & Opt-Out Mechanism

Google AdSense has introduced universal opt-out mechanisms and privacy controls to comply with new state laws regarding user data and ad targeting.
#ai-regulation
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Ted Cruz can't get all Republicans to back his fight against state AI laws

AI regulation proposals should not be included in reconciliation bills, and states should retain the ability to protect citizens with their own laws.
more#ai-regulation
#gun-ownership
more#gun-ownership
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

After Supreme Court loss, ISPs ask Trump admin to block state affordability laws

In the ongoing debate over broadband regulation, ISPs are expressing concerns over state-level proposals, fearing increased oversight and potential anticompetitive regulations.
SF politics
#gun-control
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

When It Comes to Gun Control, These States Don't Mess Around

Growing gun violence has prompted stricter gun control measures in various U.S. states, including significant legislation in Colorado and Connecticut.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

When It Comes to Gun Control, These States Don't Mess Around

Growing gun violence has prompted stricter gun control measures in various U.S. states, including significant legislation in Colorado and Connecticut.
more#gun-control
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Oakland DMV Office Will Be Closed Four to Five Months After Vandalism and Copper Wire Theft

The Oakland Coliseum DMV office is closing for five months due to theft and vandalism, coinciding with an impending ID law deadline.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Abortions Keep Increasing in the U.S., Data Show

Abortion numbers in the U.S. increased slightly in 2024, but trends varied significantly between states, indicating complexity in access to abortion services.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid

If congressional Republicans cut Medicaid expansion funds, South Dakota, Missouri, and Oklahoma face constitutional dilemmas as they are mandated to participate.
SF politics
#abortion-rights
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

This Law Protects Those Who Help Abortion Seekers Across State Lines. Now It's Coming Under Attack.

Texas is challenging New York's abortion shield law through a Texas judge's ruling against a New York doctor.
fromstateline.org
8 months ago
Health

Expecting challenges, blue states vow to create firewall' of abortion protections

Blue states are creating strong protections for abortion access amid potential federal rollbacks.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

This Law Protects Those Who Help Abortion Seekers Across State Lines. Now It's Coming Under Attack.

Texas is challenging New York's abortion shield law through a Texas judge's ruling against a New York doctor.
more#abortion-rights
Remote teams
fromCNET
5 months ago

I Work From Home. Does That Make My Internet a Tax Write-Off?

Employers may need to reimburse employees for home internet costs depending on state laws.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Do You Know the Answers to American Gun Law Questions?

The debate over U.S. gun laws involves a clash between public safety concerns and individual rights, complicated by state and federal regulations.
Health
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
10 months ago

Abortion clinics and patients are on the move, as state laws keep shifting

Abortion patients are navigating a patchwork of state laws, resulting in increased travel for access amid ongoing restrictions.
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