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UPI News

Missouri and six other GOP-led states filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a new Biden administration rule aimed at preventing discrimination in healthcare based on one's sex or gender identity.

Seven GOP-led states sue to block Biden's new anti-discrimination healthcare rule

Stateline

Anna Wysock’s “aha” moment arrived in an Ohio amusement park, as she got ready to ride a roller coaster with her 7-year-old son: The safety bar across her lap would only click into place once. The attendant told her it had to click twice, or she couldn’t ride. She was mortified. “I had to do […]
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‘Compounded’ weight-loss drugs are a growing problem for state regulators

The Biden administration said on Wednesday that Medicare enrollees will pay less for 64 prescription drugs available through Medicare Part B. The savings are part of a program established with the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 and is meant to rein in drug price hikes — a key goal of the Biden Administration.

The Biden administration is lowering the price of 64 prescription drugs with inflation rebates

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Colorado State

Legislation in the United States House of Representatives and Senate is sponsored by lawmakers from 31 different states. In the House, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act now has 92 sponsors, while the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) has 18 sponsors. The combined 110 sponsors represent 31 states, or 62% of the entire country.

Federal Legislation to Decriminalize Marijuana and Allow Expungements Sponsored by Lawmakers From 31 States

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Bacon County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Massachusetts State

It’s that time of the session where bedtimes are a thing of the past. Senators tied their version of the economic development bond package up with a bow last night at 11:45 p.m. From 523 total amendments filed, the Senate adopted provisions spanning from increasing the age of individuals...

2.86B economic development borrowing, policy package passed by Senate late Thursday

Virginia State

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officials testified during a Wednesday House hearing that the department would not comply with proposed legislation barring it from sending certain information about U.S. military veterans to the federal government’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). For years, the VA’s policy has been...

VA Officials Tell Lawmakers They Won’t Comply With Proposed Laws to Preserve Veterans Gun Rights

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Nevada State

USA TODAY

Corporate landlords would lose the ability to write off depreciation values from their units if they increase tenants' rent more than 5%.

Biden to call for 5% cap on annual rent increases, a critical issue for voters

Axios

In Las Vegas Tuesday, President Biden is expected to call for legislative action to curb landlords' ability to raise rents, administration officials told reporters Monday afternoon. Why it matters: Rents have skyrocketed over the past few years, contributing to high inflation and putting enormous strain on renters. "Families deserve housing...

Biden to propose capping national rent increases at 5%

Latin Times

A group of three bipartisan House members introduced a bill, "Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act," on Thursday to reduce the flow of fentanyl at the U.S. southern border. The bill, a House version of an existing bipartisan Senate bill, was unveiled by Representatives Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), NBC News reported.

US Opioid Crisis: Bipartisan House Trio Introduces New Bill To Combat Fentanyl Flow

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

Fulton, MO

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Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Ohio State

The Independent

 Campaigners are responding with alarm to the selection of climate denier and Ohio senator JD Vance as Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, with activists warning he represents a “dangerous” voice for the US. Mr Vance, a staunch supporter of the oil and gas industry and an opponent of renewable energy, was announced as Mr Trump’s vice-presidential candidate on Monday. Despite previously acknowledging the climate crisis, Mr Vance now strongly supports the fossil fuel industry, a major financial contributor to his campaign.His formal nomination as the Republican vice presidential candidate was met with strong reactions from climate groups. The activist...

JD Vance: Climate activists alarmed by Trump’s ‘dangerous’ pick for vice president

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Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices

Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is...

Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices

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