California State

Mountain View, CA

WashingtonExaminer

California Democrats continue to prioritize illegal immigrants over their own citizens, even if they don’t have the money to do so. The California State Senate is pushing forward a bill that would let illegal immigrants apply for the state’s first-time homebuyer program, which would give them access to up to $150,000 each for home down […]

California prioritizes illegal immigrants over its own citizens

(Reuters) - California lawmakers passed just one part of a three-bill package addressing reparations for slavery and racism in the waning days of their state house session, amid reports the governor had raised concerns. Dozens of demonstrators arrived to support the measures proposed by Senator Steven Bradford late Saturday, the...

California Lawmakers Pass Just One Part of Reparations Legislation

WEHOville.com

California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.

New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk

Business Times

The California Senate has approved a groundbreaking bill that would enable undocumented immigrants to access home loans under the state's "California Dream for All" program. The bill, known as AB 1840, now awaits the decision of Governor Gavin Newsom. If enacted, California would become the first state to offer state-supported home-buying loans to individuals regardless of their immigration status.

California Senate Approves Bill for Undocumented Immigrants to Access Home Loans, Faces Political Backlash

Kansas State

Virginia State

New Hampshire, OH

Latin Times

SEATTLE - 15 states all across the nation filed federal lawsuits against a Biden administration rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll in the federal Affordable Care Act's health insurance, also known as 'Obamacare,' next year. The lawsuit argues that...

15 states sue to block Biden from allowing 100,000 'Dreamers' to enroll in 'Obamacare'

Florida State

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Shabbir Ahmad

Governor Ron DeSantis has quietly signed a controversial bill into law that has already sparked threats of lawsuits from condominium owners. The new legislation, which is set to take effect on July 1, has drawn criticism for provisions that potentially increase developer control over common areas in mixed-use condominium buildings.

DeSantis Signs Controversial Condo Bill; Owners Threaten Lawsuits Over Developer Control Provisions

Alabama State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A coalition of states led by Kansas has sued the Biden-Harris administration to block the federal government from providing free health care through the taxpayer-funded Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, to foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally.
                Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota Western Division and was joined by attorneys general from 14 states. The U.S. government and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are named...

15 states sue Biden-Harris administration for enrolling noncitizens in Obamacare

Texas State

HuffPost

U.S. District Judge Ada Brown issued an order preventing the Federal Trade Commission from enacting its potentially historic rule.

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Ban On Noncompete Agreements

North Carolina State

Raleigh, NC

CBS News

Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic plans Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking the first time she has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month. North Carolina is a key battleground state in November, and Harris is trying to persuade voters there and across the country that her policies can bring costs down and give Americans economic opportunity. Harris noted it was her 16th visit to the state since becoming vice president — and President Biden's first stop after the fateful debate performance that ultimately led to his departure from the race. Harris said...

Harris releases economic plan aiming to lower housing costs, end price gouging

South Carolina State

(The Center Square) — Attorneys general from 17 states are suing to stop the federal government from implementing a program they say gives migrant agricultural workers rights that American citizens working farm jobs do not have.
                The coalition of states, led by South Carolina, contends that the U.S. Department of Labor's "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States" rule effectively grants collective bargaining rights to agricultural migrant workers in the country under the H-2A visa program.
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Judge stops federal program for migrant agricultural workers

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

The Guardian

Ruling on multibillion-dollar Save program, which aims to lower monthly payments, has no immediate effect on borrowers

US supreme court will not reinstate Biden’s student loan repayment plan

(The Center Square) - The California legislature passed a bill allowing undocumented students to work at public college campuses, just one day after the California Senate approved making undocumented immigrants eligible for up to $150,000 in state home "loan" programs. In January, California’s state public healthcare system expanded coverage to all undocumented immigrants, whose MediCal coverage is expected to cost $5 billion this year.
                “California is home to 83,000 undocumented students,” said State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo on the Senate floor hearing on August 20....

CA legislature passes bill to let undocumented students work at public colleges

Colorado State

KBOS B95

Find out which California location just closed for good

Popular Restaurant Chain Permanently Shutters Beloved California Location

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J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

POLITICO

Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to flip the script and own an issue impacting large swaths of Americans.

‘America is not a museum’: Why Democrats are going big on housing despite the risks

Orange County, CA

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

Santa Ana, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer Shari L. Freidenrich announced that the payment deadline for the 79,184 unsecured property tax bills totaling over $332 million is September 3. These bills were mailed to the owner of the property as of January 1, 2024 and are available online at octreasurer.com/octaxbill .

The 2024-25 unsecured O.C. Property Tax Bill payment is due today

Minnesota State

Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday changing the term “feminine hygiene products” to the more inclusive “menstrual hygiene products” in city sales tax documents.

Denver considers name change for feminine hygiene products

California's ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars, set to take effect in 2035, is actually nothing new. In the 1960s, as emissions blanketed cities in smog, state legislators tried to limit or ban gas-powered cars and almost succeeded. (Grist) More than half of Uber and Lyft trips are...

Tuesday’s Headlines Are History Repeating Itself

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California Caps Legislative Session By Sending A Weird Hedge Fund Bill To The Governor For A Possible Signature

Last month, I commented on the \"weird\" definition of \"hedge fund\" in AB 3129 (Wood). On the last day of the current session, the legislature passed...

Last month, I commented on the "weird" definition of "hedge fund" in AB 3129 (Wood). On the last day of the current session, the legislature passed...

California Caps Legislative Session By Sending A Weird Hedge Fund Bill To The Governor For A Possible Signature

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