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California Law Requiring Background Check to Buy Ammunition Restored by Federal Court

CA law requiring people undergo a background check to purchase ammunition can be in effect while legal challenge is considered by courts, federal judges ruled.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Nominates Ex-Partner to Fill Supreme Judicial Court Seat

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has nominated her former long-term partner, Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian, to fill a vacant spot on the state’s highest court.

Idaho Bans Medicaid for Transgender Procedures

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill that prevents individuals enrolled in the state Medicaid program from being covered for transgender-related treatments.

IN-DEPTH: Hundreds of Illegal Chinese-owned Marijuana Operations Taking Over Maine

Hundreds of illegal Chinese-owned marijuana growing operations have been popping up across Maine over the past three years.

Economic Results of California Banning Gas Vehicles

With electric vehicles comes an investment. What are the economic ramifications of banning gas-powered vehicles? Can California afford it? Can America afford it?

Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Student IDs for Voting

Idaho Supreme Court upheld legislative amendments to state’s voter ID requirements which eliminated use of student IDs for voter registration and in-person voting.

New York AG Letitia James Sued For Threatening to Block Transgender Sports Ban

Nassau County has sued New York AG Letitia James for her moves to block a county order that bans men from competing in women’s sports.

Governor Stitt Signs Anti-Discrimination Executive Order, Takes Aim at DEI Measures

Gov Kevin Stitt signed EO 2023-31, implementing greater protections for Oklahomans and their tax dollars against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

Proposed ‘Hate Speech’ Law in Michigan Threatens First Amendment Rights, Conservatives Warn

Bill moving through Democrat-controlled Michigan State Legislature makes it easier for prosecutors to bring felonious “hate crime” charges against dissident speech.

Ohio Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Bans Trans Procedures for Minors

Ohio Senate voted to override Gov. DeWine’s veto of bill that bans gender transition procedures for minors and prohibits male athletes on female sports teams.

Federal Judge Strikes Down Bid to Block Gun Restriction Bill in Washington State

A gun rights group has lost a bid to block a Washington state law that imposes liability on firearms manufacturers for crimes committed with their products.

Federal Appeals Court Halts Florida Ban on Property Buying by Chinese

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a Florida law banning Chinese citizens from buying property. A federal appeals court has issued a limited temporary...