President Joe Biden, intent on selling his legislative accomplishments this election year, will travel to New…
Legislation
California Assembly passes bill allowing cannabis cafes
A bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California passed the state Assembly Monday afternoon…
Judge rules Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored tobacco is unconstitutional
An Ohio law prohibiting cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional, a…
Judge says South Carolina can enforce 6-week abortion ban amid dispute over when a heartbeat begins
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a…
An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
When it was Shawnna Bolick’s turn to speak, the words tumbled out of her for 20…
Wonderful Co. sues California over law aimed at making it easier for farmworkers to unionize
SAN DIEGO — One of California’s most influential agricultural companies filed a lawsuit Monday against the…
Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas could soon offer up to $5 million in grants for schools to…
Kansas’ governor vetoes a bill for extending child support to fetuses
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas’ Democratic governor on Friday vetoed a bill aimed at ensuring that child…
Virginia judge to decide whether state law considers embryos as property
FAIRFAX, Va. — A trial is underway in Virginia that will determine whether state law allows…
Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a…