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5 days ago

California considers allowing doctors to prescribe abortion drugs anonymously

A California bill that would allow health care providers to anonymously mail abortion drugs could soon become law, marking the latest effort by a blue state to safeguard access to medication abortion. The two-drug regimen of mifepristone and misoprostol is used in more than 60% of abortions in the U.S., and roughly a quarter of abortions are now done via telehealth, according to the Society of Family Planning.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

With no federal facial recognition law, states rush to fill void

States are enacting laws requiring consent and banning sale of biometric data, restricting facial and voice recognition to protect privacy.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
3 weeks ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Lester Chang

Lester Chang sponsored bills advancing public safety, education, civil service equity, AAPI opportunities, cultural recognition, and creating vehicular manslaughter as a distinct crime.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Florida threatens to blast rainbow crosswalks away if city governments won't do it

State officials may mandate the removal of rainbow crosswalks in Florida cities defying orders.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Lawmakers seek to ban federal agents from wearing masks

Congressional action on immigration arrests involving masked agents is unlikely due to Republican majority, but state-level legislation is advancing.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Gavin Newsom is threatening to end-run California voters. It reflects a terrible trend

"It's a damning indictment of representative democracy when elected officials are scared of the will of their own voters," said Alexis Magnan-Callaw.
US politics
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fromDatabreaches
1 month ago

Missouri Adopts New Data Breach Notice Law

Missouri's Insurance Data Security Act establishes data security standards for insurers and licensed entities, effective January 1, 2026.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Federal supremacy in immigration, a double-edged sword for Trump

States cannot legislate on immigration as it falls under exclusive federal jurisdiction per the U.S. Constitution.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

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

States are using 'government efficiency' initiatives to limit agency authority and promote tax cuts for the wealthy.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

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

Federal cannabis reform is stalled again as it was omitted from the recent Senate tax and spending bill.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Abortion Bans May Be Making Second-Trimester Abortions More Likely

Abortion bans have resulted in a notable increase in second-trimester abortions, contrary to legislative intent.
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NYC politics
fromFingerlakes1.com
2 months ago

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

A proposed Holocaust memorial in Albany is nearing approval to become New York's first state-sponsored site of its kind to honor and educate about the Holocaust.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

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

Louisiana lawmakers approved legislation targeting out-of-state providers of abortion pills, increasing legal repercussions for their involvement.
The bill expands the scope of liability for individuals and entities participating in abortion-related activities.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 months ago

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
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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.
LGBT
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

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

Access to gender-affirming care for transgender individuals is under threat in multiple states.
Political figures and legislators are increasingly enacting bans on gender-affirming medical intervention for minors.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

New Climate Superfund' Laws Face Widening Legal Challenges

Vermont enacted the first climate superfund law to recover costs from fossil fuel companies but faces legal challenges from federal and state officials.
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fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Which are the states with the highest minimum wages?

Minimum wage in the U.S. varies significantly across states and cities, reflecting economic conditions and local priorities.
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