Reparations legislation, despite challenges, may avoid California’s affirmative action prohibition

Sacramento – California lawmakers are deliberating on measures that would enable state universities to take into account whether students are descendants of African Americans who were enslaved in the United States. This initiative is part of a diversity program that is currently facing significant opposition from the Trump administration. The proposed bill, likely to encounter […]
Arizona town issues local emergency to circumvent prohibition on Utah ambulance services

Kamas, Utah – Emergency Services in Fredonia Affected by Arizona Regulations The small town of Fredonia has taken action following a recent decision by Arizona officials that prohibits Utah emergency services from handling 911 calls. This practice had been ongoing for over four decades. For years, Canab, Utah, which is only seven miles away from […]
Trump enacts Rep. Gary Palmer’s natural gas safeguard, overturning Biden’s water heater prohibition.

Recent legislation, introduced by Rep. Gary Palmer, has lifted an 11-hour ban on tankless natural gas water heaters. This measure was signed into law by President Donald Trump. Lawmakers were present at the White House last week for the signing ceremony. Palmer expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s an honor to see President Trump sign my […]
Hemp sellers are suing Ivey and Marshall for what they claim is an unconstitutional prohibition.

Alabama Hemp Retailers Sue Over New Law Four hemp retailers in Alabama have initiated legal action against Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall. They contend that the state’s recently implemented hemp law essentially criminalizes advertising for their businesses and infringes upon constitutional rights, arguing that it was meant to serve as a regulatory […]
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee prohibition on gender affirming care for minors

WASHINGTON, DC-December 4: Demonstrations Asic Judicial Judicial outside the U.S. Supreme Court hears discussions about a case in Washington, DC on December 4, 2024 regarding the state of Tennessee law banning care of minors (Photo by Kevin Deetz/Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Tennessee’s laws that prohibit gender that affirms the care of minors, […]
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs child sex doll prohibition bill

PHOENIX – Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed into law Monday a bill banning sex dolls that allow the faces of real children to be seen. The bill, proposed by Republican Rep. Quan Nguyen, provides a fourth-degree felony for possession, trafficking and importation of child sex dolls. The bill would also change the existing second-degree felony […]