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NC hemp industry fights bill that could wipe out most THC products
Hemp businesses call hemp-ban bill an existential threat to the industry, as House lawmakers return this week.
Who has leverage? Sports law expert weighs Blazers, Portland standoff
A public meeting intended to answer questions and establish common ground between Portland the the Blazers highlighted some distance between the two sides.
Supreme Court won't halt $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused Monday to halt a $656 million judgment against Palestinian authorities in a long-running lawsuit filed by Americans killed or wounded in attacks in Israel.
DeKalb County officials warning restaurants of YouTuber impersonating a health inspector
DeKalb County officials say the YouTube prankster is breaking state law when he pretends to be a health inspector in local restaurants.
Rep. Edwards’ behavior with staffers violated House code of conduct, panel finds
The House Ethics Committee released a report Monday in its investigation into the western North Carolina lawmaker's treatment of two female staffers.
Trump bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering, Capital One says
The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One by one of Trump’s financial holding companies shortly after he was sworn into office a second time.
GOP lawmaker's gifts, 'effusive affection' toward young staffers detailed in explosive ethics report
The House Ethics Committee recommends censure after an ethics probe found Chuck Edwards violated the code of conduct with two young female staffers.
States sue Trump administration over federal assistance data sharing
Filed by 23 state attorneys general and two governors, the lawsuit alleges the federal government is sharing Social Security numbers with DHS
Maryland Democrats considering partisan redistricting for 2028 election
Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
Castro Theatre contractor sued by Another Planet Entertainment
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Another Planet Entertainment has filed a lawsuit over renovations to San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre. The lawsuit, which was filed in San Francisco Superior…
Trump administration sued for banning gender transition treatments in federal health plans
An arm of the Human Rights Campaign launched a class-action lawsuit on Monday challenging the Trump administration’s gender-affirming care coverage ban in federal workers’ health insurance plans.&n…
Max Miller Is Trying to Brush Off Domestic-Abuse Allegations
The Ohio congressman denies his ex-wife’s claims and says he’s still running for reelection. His former father-ln-law, Senator Moreno, condemned him.
Parents and politics: Moms of minor children now serve in all 50 state legislatures
Every state legislature now includes at least one lawmaker who is also the mother of a minor child, according to the Vote Mama Foundation.
Parents and politics: Moms of minor children now serve in all 50 state legislatures
Every state legislature now includes at least one lawmaker who is also the mother of a minor child, according to the Vote Mama Foundation.
Judge lets DHS proceed with border wall through a Texas town’s levee system
The town of Presidio argued that the wall could cause flooding and that the administration isn’t following the law as it rushes forward with its plans.
New York’s assisted-dying law moves forward
Medicaid work requirements in effect in Nebraska, AI scribes in med school, and more health news from Morning Rounds
After contract dispute with East Idaho hospital, Legislature’s task force to study health insurers
Idaho Republican legislative leaders founded a new working group of lawmakers tasked with studying health insurance companies.
New study torpedoes mental health treatment mandate
The first-of-its-kind evaluation of Kendra’s Law was commissioned at the direction of the state Legislature.
Blanche scraps Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, said he is formally rescinding the controversial fund. It was created as part of an agreement to settle a lawsuit from Trump against the IRS and would have offered taxpayer money to people who claimed they were victims of weaponization by the federal government.
Earlier Lifeline for Rural Hospitals Faces Test Under ‘Big Beautiful’ Law
A century-old rural Michigan hospital converted to a stripped-down model Congress created to help keep small facilities afloat, then it closed. The emergency hospital model, created a few years ago, is stabilizing some hospitals, arrived too late for others, and now faces major challenges under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
World's largest law firm expands government affairs practice in Atlanta
Dentons is bolstering its deeply rooted government affairs practice in Atlanta as economic development surges in the Southeast and Georgia prepares to elect new leaders.
Corporate law firms funnel nearly $1M to Democratic incumbents
Last year’s bitter legislative fight over Senate Bill 21 – to shield companies from certain lawsuits – has spilled into the summer’s primary season.
More than two dozen Pa. lawmakers reported stakes in businesses with overdue filings
Twenty members of the House and five members of the Senate disclosed income or a financial interest in companies that had overdue filings.
Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers are set to kick off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
Monster Fest provides entertainment for children and adults
CONNEAUT — The Conneaut Art Center lawn was a busy place on Saturday with a variety of characters strolling the premises.
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
The Senate is likely to vote on the measure before leaving Washington at week's end for its traditional August recess, a period that many lawmakers want to spend shoring up their reelection prospects rather than working in the nation's capital.
Domestic-Abuse Allegations Shake Ohio Congressman’s Re-Election Bid
Rep. Max Miller draws a sharp rebuke from Sen. Bernie Moreno, who says his former son-in-law shouldn’t serve in Congress.
Sen Bernie Moreno calls for ex-son-in-law to resign from House, get 'serious psychological help'
Sen. Bernie Moreno called for Rep. Max Miller's resignation and said his former son-in-law needs psychological help amid domestic abuse allegations.
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
Miller said Sunday that he will remain in his race for re-election before a Wednesday deadline to replace him.
Bernie Moreno says Max Miller ‘should not serve’ in Congress over abuse allegations
Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-law, Republican Rep. Max Miller, “should not serve” in Congress because of abuse allegations levied by Moreno’s daughter against Miller.
Michael Gates explains why he should be California's next Attorney General
Michael Gates, a Republican attorney from Huntington Beach, is running for California attorney general, emphasizing his extensive legal experience and a commitment to addressing crime, corruption, and what he calls compliance with federal laws.
Your Computer Is About to Demand Your Age Before You Can Use It. Here's Why
Age verification laws are moving from adult websites straight to your operating system—and putting your anonymity at risk.
A Clinician's Field Guide to Vetting AI Mental Health Tools
A six-question framework for clinicians and patients weighing AI's role in mental health care, from crisis blind spots to shifting state law.
For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back
Nora Nye, 58, is refreshing her wardrobe as she sizes down for the first time in over three decades after losing 80 pounds on weight-loss drug Mounjaro. Earlier this year, the Denver bankruptcy lawyer walked into a Macy's and found herself overwhelmed.
US officials focus on identification and rapid action as measles cases rise
Authorities in Delaware tackle cluster with vaccination and contract tracing – but field has been weakened by cuts
How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee
Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.
Historic preservation supporters organize to oppose Trump changes
Historic preservation organizations in Colorado Springs, the remainder of Colorado and across the nation are organizing to resist a recent effort to relax and weaken historic preservation laws in the United States. In Washington, D.C., the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has adopted a plan that will greatly reduce the powers of the United […]
Jaguars Experimenting with Anton Harrison at LT
Jacksonville shuffles the trenches while dealing with an injury, testing Anton Harrison’s versatility on Trevor Lawrence’s blind side while trying Walker Little at right tackle.
Politics: RNC, Iowa GOP file lawsuit to enforce signature verification on absentee ballots
Iowa and national Republicans took a significant step last week to seek enforcement of additional regulations on voting.
Hospitals Can Save the Environment and Your Health — Or At Least Not Make Them Worse - Petrie-Flom Center
The provision of healthcare is responsible for roughly 8.5 percent of total carbon emissions in the United States. In turn, carbon emissions cause climate change and harm human health.
We the people: Learning the navigation of politics and voting
Democracy has become a loaded word, along with the U.S. Constitution. Then I was extended the opportunity to playtest a game, Convention of States. I began to see how democracy was complicated and often politically maneuvered. To understand this: Article V of the U.S. Constitution allows state legislatures to bypass Congress and propose amendments to the Constitution. Therein lies the game: a role-playing game that casts players as democratically elected delegates representing the regions and states of America. I was lucky enough to become a Justice, heavily equipped with states, which is voting power. I voted on behalf of Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Gavin Newsom Reportedly Concerned About Paramount, WB Merger State Suit
In a Friday report, sources told The Wall Street Journal that California's governor has said if the merger is blocked due to the lawsuit, state employment will suffer, and that "Newsom’s office has encouraged Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office, which has independent authority to file such suits, to find a resolution out of court."
‘Jaws on the Water’ brings families and community together at Sara J’s
Approximately 300 people gathered at Sara J's on July 31 for the 2026 "Jaws on the Water" event, floating in the water on kayaks and inflatable tubes or watching from the lawn as the classic shark thriller played.
Big 10 & SEC Now Back Protect College Sports Act As Injunction Issued
Two big college sports law events happened Friday: a judge issued a nationwide NCAA eligibility injunction and the Big Ten & SEC now support the PCSA.
Delaware, Texas have highest business bankruptcy filings in U.S.
Business bankruptcy filings have increased nationwide by nearly 12% in one year. That's after they increased by nearly 15% the previous year.
The Manchester mayoral result holds the key to the future of progressive politics
Voters on the left may be fragmented – but they will pull together behind a convincing cross-party message, says Neal Lawson, director of cross-party campaign organisation Compass
New York law will soon let terminally ill patients choose medical aid in dying
A New York law allowing some sick patients to end their lives by taking lethal medication goes into effect Wednesday after a yearslong push from advocates.
Anthony Scaramucci: don’t let politics cost America the digital economy
I've been one of Trump's most outspoken critics since my tenure in his White House. But this legislation evolved as lawmakers raised legitimate concerns.
Democrats’ factional battle hits a swing district in Michigan
Michigan’s 7th District swung to the GOP in the 2024 election after Democrats flipped it in 2018. Now, a fractious Democratic primary has drawn national attention and money.
WATCH: Democrats admit when they'd eliminate the filibuster as SAVE Act fight heats up
Trump urges John Thune to eliminate the Senate filibuster or cancel August recess until lawmakers pass the SAVE Act election integrity bill.
Lawn bowling: ‘What cheap entertainment’
Believe it or not, one of just two regulation lawn-bowling greens in Oregon is located in King City, putting the small town on the sport’s national map. Southeast Portland’s Westmoreland Park is home to the state’s other official green, home to the Portland Lawn Bowling Club. The green in King City belongs to the King
SENATE IN PLAY: Bray’s step back raises stakes on political direction of Indiana’s upper chamber
By Sydney Byerly and Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2026 Noting Republican lawmakers could put their political careers in jeopardy simply for supporting him, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray announced Friday he will be stepping down from his leadership position. Bray, R-Martinsville, who has served as Senate president since 2018, will not
Harlem residents, officials sue city over plans to redevelop healthcare center
Currently, the location houses two healthcare facilities.
Trump Is Never Going to Stop Gunning for Hillary Clinton, Is He?
The old man knows how to hold a grudge, as evidenced by his request to revive a failed lawsuit from a years ago.
Colorado health officials’ tuberculosis investigation in limbo as Geo Group tries to strike down inspection law
The operator of Colorado’s only immigrant detention center is still refusing to allow state health inspectors to conduct a tuberculosis investigation. It was in court Friday to challenge a new law.
Federal 'Science of Reading' Bill Advances
A Senate committee also passed a proposal to classify dyslexia separately under federal disability law.
Future of West Suburban, Weiss hospitals still in limbo as CEO stalls on settlement
Lawyers for Manoj Prasad's business partner and landlord say they will file a motion to force his hand to abide by the proposed settlement.
Hims and Hers accused of sharing GLP-1 patients' health data with Meta
The FTC conducted a nearly 3-year investigation before filing a lawsuit.
The myth of the innovation tradeoff: Our chemical safety law protects health without stifling progress
The Toxic Substances Control Act is the primary safety law protecting Americans from harmful chemicals in everyday products. Bipartisan updates in 2016 strengthened the law by giving EPA the authority and responsibility to evaluate new chemicals more effectively, and to protect vulnerable populations, including children, pregnant women and those who work at or live by
Salem Health-Santiam emergency merger request draws mixed feedback from Regence, lawmakers and patients
During a two-week public comment period, the Oregon Health Authority gathered almost 300 public responses from Oregon’s largest health insurer, local lawmakers, hospital employees and several patients weighing in on a recent emergency merger request.
Innovation Politics at the FDA - Petrie-Flom Center
The relationship between innovation and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has become a central topic of concern for a whole host of parties: academics, members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and several former FDA commissioners.
I hated my dad's lawn care business. Now I run it as CEO.
Jennifer Lemcke resented her dad's Weed Man franchise as a teen. Now she's CEO, running a business that made $426 million last year.
U.S. cites 'unauthorized travel' to end DACA status for a mother of 3
Jessica Treviño, 34, filed a lawsuit through her attorney this week asking a federal judge to intervene.
Missteps Mount in Justice Dept.’s Case Against Minnesota Anti-ICE Protesters
The problems plaguing the case have not only hurt the government’s chances, lawyers say, but have also undermined the bonds of trust that prosecutors have traditionally enjoyed in court.
Three Recent Chrome Releases Fix 1,442 Flaws, More Than Prior 23 Updates Combined
Google fixed 1,072 Chrome flaws in versions 149 and 150, more than the prior 23 milestones combined, as AI-driven discovery accelerates bug reports.
Majestic Care touts hospitals progress; lawmakers worry about unknown location
The New York-based developer now operating four long-term care hospitals in West Virginia -- Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Fairmont; and Lakin Hospital in West Columbia -- says it is making progress on new builds, while state lawmakers worry that the new facilities could move elderly patients and jobs out of their communities.
Judge rejects lawsuit from 26 states challenging Medicaid work requirements
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that the states were unable to show they would be irreparably harmed by complying with the policy, as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is covering 90% of the associated costs.
Ashurst Perkins Coie Sets Up as Alternative Business Structure
The newly-merged firm has become the largest in the U.K. to obtain regulatory approvals that allow external investment, non-lawyer owners, and the provision of other professional services.
Democratic candidates grapple with past stances on defunding the police ahead of key midterm races
Democrats are trying to convince voters that lawlessness under President Donald Trump is a major threat.
Middletown linebacker inspired to give back following brother's health battle
Middletown linebacker Mekhi Corbin used his recent commitment to the University of Delaware to returned to Nemours Children's Hospital this month for a much happier reason than in the past.
Utah joins FTC in lawsuit accusing Hims & Hers of sharing sensitive health information
Utah has joined the Federal Trade Commission and California in a lawsuit accusing telehealth company Hims & Hers of sharing consumers’ sensitive health informat
State lawmakers keep introducing bills despite January reset
Legislators say the quieter months give them time to build coalitions around legislation.
GOP Senate nominee ends press conference after questions on ties to White nationalist influencer
Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins ended a press conference Thursday after repeatedly declining to answer questions about his relationship with a son-in-law who promoted White nationalist ideology and circulated antisemitic content online, as first revealed by CNN’s KFile.
A new law helps create entertainment districts for historic horse racing
A new law helps create entertainment districts for historic horse racing
A new law helps create entertainment districts for historic horse racing
A new law helps create entertainment districts for historic horse racing
Lawmakers set to leave for August break with few legislative wins
Some legislation passed the House but is unlikely to advance in the Senate, while other must-pass bills, including a full federal budget, have not passed either chamber.
Influence Media Partners to Acquire Anthem Publishing for $600 Million
Influence Media Partners has set a $600 million deal to acquire Anthem Entertainment's publishing and film/TV assets; Sony Publishing ups Ari Gelaw.
NC lawmakers, business owners push to end ‘Wild West of Towing"
State lawmakers and Charlotte business owners held a news conference Thursday to call for an end to what they described as predatory towing practices and to outline changes they want made to North Carolina law.
Netflix Sued For $105 Million After Hard Drive of Unreleased Nicolas Cage Movie Was Stolen From Its Office
The lawsuit faults Netflix for losing a drive that contained a copy of World War II thriller 'Fortitude.' The company maintains it's not responsible for the loss of the movie, which it says was delive...
Business owners call on N.C. House to reject proposed ban on most hemp products
Dozens of bars, breweries, and other businesses that sell hemp and THC beverages are asking state lawmakers to change a pending bill that could ban most hemp products in North Carolina.
How Medicaid fraud could affect your tax dollars and health care
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Why Trump is Afraid of International Law
The administration sees a risk that “woke” institutions will go after its officials once the president is out of office.
Should AI be formally recognized as a national and global security threat? In London, politicians increasingly think so
More than 125 U.K. lawmakers support ControlAI's campaign led by Luciana Berger to have non-human superintelligence officially recognized as a national and global security threat.
Health and Health Care Experiences of Uninsured Immigrants
This brief provides data on health and health care experiences of uninsured immigrant adults based on a KFF survey of immigrant adults ages 18 and older conducted in partnership with The New York Times in Fall 2025. The data provide insight into how the projected coverage losses under the 2025 reconciliation law may impact health and health care for immigrant families as more lawfully present immigrants become uninsured.
Hims & Hers sued over sending users health info to social media platforms
Digital telehealth platform Hims & Hers is facing a civil lawsuit over accusations of sending users’ health information to online advertisers after promising privacy.
Senate panel delays vote on Blanche attorney general nomination
Key Republicans have demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS
Flawed studies linking hormone therapy to breast cancer made doctors reluctant to prescribe it for menopause relief – especially for breast cancer survivors
Menopausal hormone therapy no longer has the highest-level warning label about the risk of breast cancer, opening a gray area on who would benefit most from treatment.
Delaware State Trooper accused of taking advantage of woman experiencing mental health crisis
A suspended Delaware State Trooper has been indicted for allegedly taking sexual advantage of a 21-year-old woman who was experiencing a mental health crisis in his patrol car.
Colorado’s 72-hour social media warrant law takes effect Aug. 12
A law requiring social media platforms to respond to search warrants within 72 hours goes into effect on Aug. 12. Senate Bill 011 also requires platforms to create a staffed hotline for Colorado law enforcement agencies to contact regarding pending search warrants. The bill is a pared-down version of last year’s Senate Bill 086, which […]
Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets
Ethics advocates say state lawmakers should bear responsibility for political junkets after new warrants show lobbying group spent big on strip clubs, golf and vacation homes.
Troy Jackson ran anonymous account to troll Republicans online
In 2012, Troy Jackson had plenty to say about Maine politics. An outspoken Democratic state lawmaker, Jackson openly feuded with then-Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
What to do this weekend: Reggae at Riverview, Science of Speed and Lawrenceville Art Crawl
Buckle up and it's off to the races at the Kamin Science Center's new "Science of Speed" exhibit, check original works at the Lawrenceville Art Crawl or chill at the Reggae at Riverview concert — here's what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend.
How Community Safety is Grounded in Access to Mental Healthcare
Law enforcement is often the default response to a mental health crisis. This approach to crisis response, however, is leaving communities without the support systems they truly need. Communities greatly benefit when mental and behavioral health services and alternative response options are prioritized. This Minority Mental Health Month, the Center for Policing Equity examines what it takes for every person to receive the appropriate care they need, from investments in equitable access to healthcare to expanding affordable and culturally responsive care.
Oxford researcher says mental health can be worse in heatwaves
Dr Emma Lawrance says hospital admissions linked to mental health symptoms rise by about 10%.
N.Y. lawmakers renew push for updated sex offender registry
An operation in Syracuse found that 85 registered sex offenders were not complying with requirements.
Plane Jane reads Law Roach after ‘Project Runway’ exit: ‘Bus driver wig!’
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum Plane Jane reads Law Roach after her ‘Project Runway’ elimination, during which the ‘Drag Race’ judge dragged Plane’s look that she originally wore to the season 16 premiere.
‘Not out of the woods’: Delaware doctor predicts more measles cases as the state’s outbreak rises to 5
The CDC and Delaware public health officials urge unvaccinated residents exposed to the measles virus to get the shots within three days.
Judge: Voters who have returned absentee ballot can't get new one
The Dane County Circuit Court judge on Wednesday ruled against Democrats, who filed a last-minute lawsuit ahead of the Aug. 11 primary.
Business News: Independent Watch Retailer Collective Horology Sues Trump And Administration Over New Tariffs
California watch retailer files suit alongside spice importer against new tariffs it says have been imposed "unlawfully," causing "severe" negative impact on business.
DHS testimony confirms raid of Newsom press conference was ‘political,’ ‘a stunt’
A year ago, when immigration agents raided a gubernatorial event, DHS said the agents were “focused on enforcing the law.” We now know that wasn’t true.