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Oklahoma Requests Soda, Candy Be Excluded From Food Stamp Purchases

Oklahoma has become latest state to request federal permission to exclude soft drinks and candy from items that can be purchased through SNAP.

Judge Blocks Georgia Law Requiring Social Media Age Verification

A Georgia law that requires social media networks to verify the ages of users violates the U.S. Constitution, a federal judge said on June 26.
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Texas Expands Gun Rights With Ban on Red Flag Orders, Firearm Buybacks

Gov. Abbott signed pro-gun bills that expand carry rights in Texas, protect gun owner privacy, and bar local governments from hosting buyback programs.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Unanimously in Favor of GOP in Veto Battle With Governor

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday over Gov. Tony Evers’s veto powers.

5 Takeaways From Mamdani’s Upset Victory in NYC’s Mayoral Democratic Primary

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old self-described socialist, won the Democratic Primary contest for the 2025 New York City mayoral election.

Zohran Mamdani Claims Victory in NYC’s Mayoral Democratic Primary, Cuomo Concedes

Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old NY state assemblyman, claimed victory in first round of the Democratic primary contest for mayor of NYC in the 2025 election.

Texas Governor Signs Law Requiring Warning Labels on Some Foods

Texas is requiring companies to add warning labels to some foods, under the Texas MAHA legislation bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.

New York Launches First New Nuclear Energy Project in US in 15 Years

Hochul directed NY’s power authority to begin evaluation of techs, business models, and locations to develop state’s first nuclear power plant in 50 years.