#state-laws

#state-laws

Employers are not federally required to compensate for home internet expenses, but state laws vary and may provide some reimbursement.

Marijuana legalization has made significant strides, yet substantial opposition and harsh penalties remain in several states.

Changes in state election laws complicate voting processes across the country, requiring hand counts and introducing new rules for election integrity.

Trader Joe's liquor sales are inconsistent and depend on state laws.

Legalized sports gambling sees massive revenue but is plagued by state-specific regulations and odd restrictions.

Kei cars, small and efficient, face increasing registration restrictions in multiple U.S. states due to safety and regulatory issues.

Retirees can benefit from exemptions on Social Security income in many states, helping to stretch their benefits.

Federal anti-money-laundering rules supersede state laws on bank account closures for political reasons.

The LGBTQ+ community has seen notable victories in blocking anti-LGBTQ+ bills, with increasing success rate in preventing oppressive legislation across various states.

Texas Attorney General settled with Seattle Children's Hospital regarding information on gender-affirming care for trans youth in Texas.

The Supreme Court will decide on cases related to abortion regulations and emergency medical care, with implications for federal protections and state laws.

Blue states focus on teaching Black or Native American history, red states restrict certain race-related concepts.

States shift focus to regulating teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation.

States can allocate electoral votes as they wish within one-person, one-vote principles.

Maine and Nebraska have unique systems giving electoral votes based on congressional districts.

Residents struggle with powerless appeal over fast-tracked housing development under SB 35.

City officials are limited in preventing large developments on the city's border due to state laws.

Florida school faces backlash for requiring written consent for students to engage with a Black author's book.

Schools in Florida are implementing permission slips to comply with state laws restricting discussions on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

States are taking the lead in regulating the artificial intelligence industry

Congress has been slow to pass laws regarding AI regulation

The City Council of Austin, Texas is facing a deadline to end the Seaholm TIRZ, which critics argue is not a good use of property taxes.

The Council is also voting on reducing parkland dedication requirements and changing city code to comply with new state laws.

Health insurers are refusing to cover expensive treatments, despite state laws requiring them to do so.

CAR-T therapy, a cutting-edge treatment for cancer, is being denied to patients by insurance companies.

State legislators have passed laws to ensure access to critical medical care, but insurers are still finding ways to avoid paying for expensive treatments.

New state laws and local advocacy aim to improve low voter registration rates among Bronx 18-year-olds.

Iowa has tightened abortion restrictions, now banning it after six weeks of pregnancy, with exceptions for rape, incest, endangerment of the pregnant person's life, and life-threatening fetal abnormalities.

Consumers may be responsible for paying use tax directly to state and local governments on goods purchased from out-of-state retailers.

More California cities are considering becoming charter cities to gain autonomy in local affairs.