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N.Y. Lawmakers Fight Trump With a Proposal Targeting Elon Musk

New York lawmakers are pushing for an audit of the Buffalo Billion project involving Elon Musk's Tesla to ensure compliance with state subsidy agreements.

fromTruthout

2 days ago

US politics

Red States Follow DOGE's Lead, Slashing Services to Fund Giveaways to the Rich

US politics

Senate pits AI regulation against state funding

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6 days ago

US politics

Senate axes proposal banning state AI regulation

fromFast Company

US politics

The fight over who gets to regulate AI is far from over

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US politics

Senate pits AI regulation against state funding

fromZDNET

6 days ago

US politics

Senate axes proposal banning state AI regulation

fromFast Company

US politics

The fight over who gets to regulate AI is far from over

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#supreme-court

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2 weeks ago

LGBT

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors, big loss for transgender rights

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US politics

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

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NYC parents

Abortion Bans May Be Making Second-Trimester Abortions More Likely

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2 weeks ago

LGBT

Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors, big loss for transgender rights

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US politics

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

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NYC parents

Abortion Bans May Be Making Second-Trimester Abortions More Likely

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Cannabis Reform Left Out Again as Senate Advances Tax, Defense, and Border Deal | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

"We've been banging on the door for a decade," says one mu...

Cannabis

Our Trans Protections Aren't Strong Enough for the Trump Era

State-level shield laws for trans youth face challenges from federal policies.

Governors affirm support for trans youth amid increasing federal hostility.

State laws may struggle to provide real protection against federal anti-trans measures.

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NYC LGBT

Here's how Boise and Salt Lake City will fly Pride flags despite state bans

NYC LGBT

These red states have a disproportionately high number of gay porn viewers

NYC LGBT

fromThe Nation

Our Trans Protections Aren't Strong Enough for the Trump Era

State-level shield laws for trans youth face challenges from federal policies.

Governors affirm support for trans youth amid increasing federal hostility.

State laws may struggle to provide real protection against federal anti-trans measures.

fromAdvocate.com

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NYC LGBT

Here's how Boise and Salt Lake City will fly Pride flags despite state bans

NYC LGBT

These red states have a disproportionately high number of gay porn viewers

more#lgbtq

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2 weeks ago

Bill to create NY Holocaust memorial heads to governor | Fingerlakes1.com

The proposed Holocaust memorial in Albany is poised to be New York's first state-sponsored site to honor Holocaust victims and educate the public.

NYC politics

Montana "Trafficking" Bill Shows Endgame for Abortion Rights Foes

Montana's proposed bill criminalizes transporting minors for abortions, defining the fetus as trafficked, distinguishing it from similar laws in other states.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

Law

fromSlate Magazine

4 months ago

Montana "Trafficking" Bill Shows Endgame for Abortion Rights Foes

Montana's proposed bill criminalizes transporting minors for abortions, defining the fetus as trafficked, distinguishing it from similar laws in other states.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

3 weeks ago

Brooklyn

Louisiana lawmakers pass bill targeting out-of-state doctors who prescribe and mail abortion pills

more#reproductive-rights

Alternative medicine

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

False claims that ivermectin treats cancer, COVID leads states to pass OTC laws

Misinformation about ivermectin is influencing patients' treatment choices, leading to serious health risks.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Residential Parking Permits Proposed In Parts Of Brooklyn: Report

The proposed bill aims to create a pilot program for residential parking permits in parts of Brooklyn, allowing residents priority in curbside parking while generating funds for the initiative.

NYC politics

Alternative medicine

fromNatural Health News

Nebraska makes history as first state to ban soda, energy drinks from food stamps

Nebraska's ban on soda and energy drinks for SNAP purchases signifies a significant health policy change aimed at reducing obesity.

US politics

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The safest and most at-risk states for immigrants: A map of U.S. immigration laws

Trump's administration is aggressively pursuing undocumented immigrants, facing obstacles from courts and sanctuary cities.

State cooperation is crucial for Trump's immigration agenda's success.

NYC politics

fromThe Ithaca Voice

What's in the 2025 New York State budget? Here's everything you need to know. - The Ithaca Voice

New York lawmakers passed a historic $254 billion budget, raising some business taxes while delivering rebates and increasing child tax credits.

fromChicago Tribune

1 year ago

Steve Chapman: Here's why we shouldn't deprive transgender kids of medical options

In 2020, not one state prohibited this sort of medical intervention for minors. But since 2021, 23 states have banned it outright.

LGBT

New Climate Superfund' Laws Face Widening Legal Challenges

Vermont's climate superfund law allows recovery of costs from fossil fuel companies to address climate change, but faces legal challenges from the federal government.

SF politics

Poker

fromNew York Post

Texas Lottery's top executive Ryan Mindell resigns as scrutiny over big jackpot winners intensifies

Texas Lottery director resigns amid investigation and scrutiny over jackpots and courier ticket sales.

#economic-policy

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Beer

Which are the states with the highest minimum wages?

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SF politics

These 4 States Might Eliminate Property Taxes

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Beer

Which are the states with the highest minimum wages?

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SF politics

These 4 States Might Eliminate Property Taxes

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Education Department Is Threatening to Cut All Federal Funding for Maine Schools

The Department of Education announced it would cut federal funding for Maine's public schools, citing the state's failure to comply with Trump's ban on transgender athletes.

NYC parents

States Are Racing to Throw Taxpayers' Money Into "Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserves"

State governments are rapidly exploring investments in blockchain and digital assets, despite the associated risks of the volatile crypto market.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

Proposed South Carolina Bill Lets State Treasurer Invest 10% Of State Funds In Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency

fromFuturism

5 months ago

States Are Racing to Throw Taxpayers' Money Into "Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserves"

State governments are rapidly exploring investments in blockchain and digital assets, despite the associated risks of the volatile crypto market.

fromBitcoin Magazine

Cryptocurrency

Proposed South Carolina Bill Lets State Treasurer Invest 10% Of State Funds In Bitcoin

more#digital-assets

#housing-policy

fromwww.housingwire.com

7 months ago

Real estate

States are making ADUs easier to build. Now it's up to municipalities to follow suit.

frompadailypost.com

Silicon Valley real estate

Council wants more time before deciding whether to back bill that reins in large Builder's Remedy projects

fromwww.housingwire.com

7 months ago

Real estate

States are making ADUs easier to build. Now it's up to municipalities to follow suit.

frompadailypost.com

Silicon Valley real estate

Council wants more time before deciding whether to back bill that reins in large Builder's Remedy projects

more#housing-policy

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The Online Casinos That Can Operate as Long as They Say They Aren't Actually Casinos

Sweepstakes casinos have capitalized on a legal loophole, allowing users to play casino games online without direct purchase requirements, generating significant revenue.

NYC politics

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