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California Supreme Court blocks proposal to split state in 3 from November ballot

July 18, 2018

California Supreme Court blocks proposal to split state in 3 from November ballot

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday blocked a proposal that would split the state into three from the November ballot.

Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils, becoming first major US city to do so

July 2, 2018

Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils, becoming first major US city to do so

Seattle has officially become the first major U.S. city to ban restaurants from giving plastic straws and utensils to customers in an effort to help the environment.

NJ governor signs bill allowing sports betting

June 11, 2018

NJ governor signs bill allowing sports betting

Calling it a dream come true and with plans to lay down New Jersey's first sports bet Thursday, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday allowing the state's casinos and racetracks to take wagers.

Florida's 'Starry Night' homeowners battle city over First Amendment rights

May 1, 2018

Florida's 'Starry Night' homeowners battle city over First Amendment rights

In a picture-perfect city known for its artsy charm just outside Orlando, Fla., a house adorned with blue and yellow swirls is stuck in the middle of a heated dispute between city hall and homeowners.

ICE boss takes on NY Gov. Cuomo, calls slams 'insult' to agency

April 25, 2018

ICE boss takes on NY Gov. Cuomo, calls slams 'insult' to agency

The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of making "grandstanding" and "inaccurate" comments Wednesday after armed agents raided an upstate dairy farm last week and allegedly handcuffed a man who tried to record an arrest.

ObamaCare insurance: fear of failure in Tennessee

April 25, 2018

ObamaCare insurance: fear of failure in Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, may be the first U.S. city where ObamaCare fails. As it stands, some 40,000 people in the area will be left with no option to buy a subsidized insurance policy.

Illinois Dems push bill rewarding schools that replace armed officers with therapists

April 19, 2018

Illinois Dems push bill rewarding schools that replace armed officers with therapists

Democratic lawmakers in Illinois have drawn up a piece of legislation that would give extra cash to schools that reallocate funds toward replacing armed security officers with unarmed social workers and behavior therapists.

California Gov. Jerry Brown issues order deploying 'up to 400' National Guard troops but lays out strict terms

April 18, 2018

California Gov. Jerry Brown issues order deploying 'up to 400' National Guard troops but lays out strict terms

California Gov. Jerry Brown announced Wednesday that he will be deploying “up to 400” members of the National Guard “to combat” criminal activity – as President Trump slammed the Democratic leader a day before for “trying to back out” of an earlier pledge he made.

San Diego votes to join Trump administration's lawsuit against California's sanctuary city law

April 18, 2018

San Diego votes to join Trump administration's lawsuit against California's sanctuary city law

San Diego County voted Tuesday to become the latest in a string of local governments throughout California that have decided to back the Trump administration lawsuit against the state over its sanctuary city laws.

The battle over beach access in Florida heats up

April 17, 2018

The battle over beach access in Florida heats up

A bill signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott on March 23 is still sending shock waves through coastal communities and causing confusion for beach residents and tourists, but legal experts say its effect on beach access when it goes into effect July 1 is not as serious as some fear.