Minnesota town drops Texas-style anti-abortion lawsuit plan
By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota town has backed away from a proposal to let people sue abortion providers,…
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Hawaii’s new Gov. Green aims to end tax on food, medication
By AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green took the oath of office on Monday and immediately vowed to address…
Oklahoma citizen-led initiative would codify abortion access
By ACACIA CORONADO and SEAN MURPHY - Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Roger Coody has no legal training and his political experience until recently…
Big tobacco tries to stop California flavored tobacco ban
SAN DIEGO (AP) — R.J. Reynolds and other tobacco companies filed a request Tuesday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to impose an emergency order to stop California from…
Mayor says NYC will treat mentally ill, even if they refuse
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN - Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Bidding to address a mental health crisis on New York City streets and subways, Mayor Eric…
Conn. legislators head into session on gas tax, other issues
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers are set to discuss gasoline taxes, heating-bill help, pandemic pay for essential workers and other issues when they convene Monday for a special…
Hawaii Gov. Ige looks back on coronavirus, tourism shutdown
By AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) — As Hawaii's governor, David Ige faced a volcanic eruption that destroyed 700 homes, protests…
Extended gas tax holiday, pandemic pay on lawmakers’ agenda
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut state legislators will return to the Capitol on Monday to consider extending the soon-to-expire gas tax holiday and increase funding for…
Over half of Mississippi’s rural hospitals risk closing
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG - Associated Press/Report for America
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals are at risk of closing…
‘Jeopardy!’ champ says Ohio bill would endanger trans youth
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — “Jeopardy!” championAmy Schneider is opposing Ohio legislation that would ban gender-affirming procedures and therapies for minors.The Dayton native,…