Florida State

In July 2024, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule” or “Rule”) aimed at regulating and mitigating heat-related hazards in the workplace. If enacted, the long-anticipated Rule will have far-reaching impacts on businesses with employees who work in warm climates or who are otherwise exposed to heat-related hazards.

OSHA Proposes New, Far-Reaching Workplace Heat Safety Rule

Detroit, MI

Michigan State

CBS Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - As McLaren Health Care system works to recover from last week's cyberattack, one Michigan lawmaker wants to increase penalties for hackers who target health systems. McLaren was hit with outages to its information technology system and phone lines on Aug 6. In an update on Monday, the health system is working with cybersecurity experts to determine if patients or employees were impacted. Officials say all radiation therapy units at Karmanos Cancer Institute care facilities in Michigan are operational. Other departments, including emergency services and primary and specialty care clinics, are also operational."We remain truly grateful for the tireless...

Michigan lawmaker calls for stricter penalties for cyberattacks against hospitals

California State

Nebraska State

The state legislatures in 9 states and the District of Columbia have processed a total of 29 gambling-related bills that went through the various stages of the lawmaking process during July 2024. As of this date, there are five US state legislatures (10%) in session with six states in recess.1 Out of the many bills our system processed during the month of July, this report will review some of the most important laws that were recently introduced or became law.2.

Regulatory Report: 29 gambling-related bills in progress in U.S. legislatures July

Texas State

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has found itself at odds with environmental agencies in the United States again in recent weeks, after a warning from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a report from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) painted a picture of the damage the space travel and rocket company has done to local Texas waters near its Boca Chica facilities. The violations described could damage SpaceX’s permissions and clearances to proceed with further launch missions and testing.

SpaceX allegedly found in violation of environmental protections by state & federal authorities

California governor Gavin Newsom announced Aug. 6 the appointment of John Carvelli to the California Horse Racing Board. Carvelli, of Newport Beach, was a partner and executive vice president at LIBERTY Dental Plan from 2004 to 2024. He is a member of the Catholic University of America Board of Trustees, The FAMILY San Francisco, and the North American Boxing Federation Executive Committee. Carvelli earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in politics from the Catholic University of America. This position requires Senate confirmation, and the compensation is $100 per diem. Carvelli is registered without party preference.

Carvelli Appointed to California Horse Racing Board

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

NewsNinja

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Douglas, GA

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A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Colorado State

The Marijuana Herald

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Lawmakers from 33 different states are now sponsoring federal legislation to deschedule marijuana, and to respect state marijuana laws. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, filed in April 2023 in the US House of Representatives, now has 94 sponsors, while the Senate’s Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) has 18 sponsors. The MORE … 
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Federal Legislation to Deschedule Marijuana and Respect States’ Rights Sponsored by Lawmakers From 33 States

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet and Kansas Senator Roger Marshall sent a letter to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack asking him to adapt USDA’s drought mitigation programs to provide sufficient resources to western farmers and ranchers. The letter details testimony and recommendations given by Colorado and Kansas producers, water experts, and...

Senators Urge Ag Secretary to Improve Drought Response

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Maine State

Apple Valley News Now

BANGOR, Maine — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch.

Utility company's proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns

Fox News

Vice President Kamala Harris played an instrumental role in helping an undocumented Mexican migrant become the nation's first licensed undocumented lawyer in 2012.

Kamala Harris played key role in helping man become 1st illegal immigrant with law license: report

Missouri State

Law & Crime

New York has responded to Missouri's requested intervention at the Supreme Court over Trump's felony hush-money convictions by calling the attempted suit "dangerous."
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Missouri AG's 'dangerous' lawsuit to stop Trump hush-money sentencing 'seriously undermines the integrity of the courts,' New York tells Supreme Court

Great Falls, MT

Montana Free Press

The state’s largest nursing home plans to close its doors weeks after being terminated from the federal Medicare and Medicaid program after “a history of serious quality issues” and violations for deficient patient care. In a recent public notice, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid announced that...

State’s largest nursing home prepares to close following patient safety violations

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

The U.S. District Judge presiding over all AT&T data breach lawsuits filed throughout the federal court system has established a deadline of August 7, 2024, for any lawyers to apply for leadership positions in the recently established multidistrict litigation (MDL). Over the past few months, a rapidly growing number of...

AT&T Data Breach Lawyers Are Seeking Leadership Positions in Federal MDL

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State Regulators See Steps Toward Uniformity Under HISA

Executive directors for racing regulators in prominent states have seen important steps toward uniformity in rules, enforcement, and lab standards benefit the sport since oversight of...

State Regulators See Steps Toward Uniformity Under HISA

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