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February 1, 2024

Pepper spray used on Kentucky juveniles nearly 74 times more than in adult federal prisons, report finds

A report from Kentucky state Auditor Allison Ball found that the state's juvenile justice system lacks clear guidelines regarding the use of force, among other problems.

February 1, 2024

Personnel at Camp Lejeune had 20% higher cancer risk than those elsewhere, study shows

One of the largest cancer risk research projects ever done has tied a 20% increase in risk of certain types of cancer to being stationed at Came Lejeune from 1975 to 1985.

February 1, 2024

Tennessee Dem introduces bill for 'Thoughts and Prayers Tax' on firearm sales

Democratic State Rep. Bo Mitchell proposed legislation that would impose a 15% "thoughts and prayers" tax on the retail sale of firearms in Tennessee.

February 1, 2024

Stacey Abrams' once-powerful voting rights group faces massive layoffs as it struggles with millions in debt

Stacey Abrams' once-powerful voting rights group is being forced into massive layoffs after racking up millions in debt stemming from legal action.

February 1, 2024

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis sending National Guard troops to assist Gov Abbott at southern border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced that he is sending hundreds of National Guard troops to the southern border to assist Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's efforts.

February 1, 2024

Virginia bill to expand revenge porn law advances

A bill that would expand what type of material falls subject to Virginia's revenge porn law is making its way through the VA House, backed by former candidate Susanna Gibson.

February 1, 2024

Haley trails Trump in home state of South Carolina ahead of state's primary election: poll

Former President Donald Trump leads former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina ahead of the state's primary election on Feb. 24.

February 1, 2024

Kentucky House clears measure for moment of silence at start of school day

The Kentucky House easily passed a bill that would instruct public schools to begin the school day with a short period of silent reflection. The bill now moves to the Senate.

February 1, 2024

Bankrupt West Virginia university closes, construction firm owner buys campus

Alderson Broaddus University closed after having its ability to award degrees revoked and declaring bankruptcy. Craig G. Phillips, owner of CGP Construction, bought the campus.

February 1, 2024

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs bill officially defining antisemitism in state law

Republican governor of Georgia Brian Kemp officially defined antisemitism in Georgia state law. The bill uses the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition.