Idaho State

Florida State

Fox News

A federal judge delivered a final blow to the part of Florida's "Stop Woke Act" that sought to ban critical race theory training in private workplaces.

Judge permanently blocks part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds

Texas State

A federal judge in Texas yesterday blocked the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to ban noncompete agreements that make it difficult for workers to change jobs or start new businesses. Judge Ada Brown in the Northern District of Texas granted a motion for summary judgment that was requested by a tax services firm and business groups such as the US Chamber of Commerce.

Federal judge in Texas strikes down FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements

Colorado State

One year after the U.S. Supreme Court imposed a higher threshold for stalking prosecutions that rely upon a defendant's threatening speech, Colorado's highest court will examine whether other stalking behaviors must also account for defendants' mental state to secure a conviction. In a case that originated in Arapahoe County and...

Colorado justices to examine limits of new SCOTUS requirement for stalking cases

Arizona State

WashingtonExaminer

Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach of Kansas and Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia filed an amicus brief joined by 22 states asking the Supreme Court to halt a lower court ruling that would force Arizona to allow people to register to vote without having to prove their U.S. citizenship. The brief, which was made public […]

Kansas leads 23 states urging Supreme Court to uphold Arizona voting law

Iowa State

The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reinstated an Iowa law on Friday that law requires public school libraries to remove books that are not “age appropriate,” such as when they describe or depict “sex acts.” The law, SF 496, also forbids education about gender identity. A federal district judge previously enjoined those provisions, blocking their enforcement.

US appeals court reinstates Iowa law banning books and restricting education about gender identity

Douglas, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Georgia State

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Law & Crime

A judge has now unsealed a lengthy order explaining why "Trump Train" participants are heading towards trial in a Ku Klux Klan Act lawsuit filed over the 2020 surrounding of a Biden-Harris bus.
The post Judge in KKK Act suit against ‘Trump Train’ drivers highlights ‘similar’ incident from 1868, mentions ‘don’t make me Rittenhouse your a–‘ T-shirt request first appeared on Law & Crime.

Judge in KKK Act suit against 'Trump Train' drivers highlights 'similar' incident from 1868, mentions 'don't make me Rittenhouse your a--' T-shirt request

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Axios

Nearly everyone in the U.S. who's ever signed up for a cellphone, streaming service or account on a website, has signed away their right to take a company to court for wrongdoing. Why it matters: Most of us never get confronted with that reality, but this week the issue rose...

Most Americans have signed away their right to take a company to court

Dallas, TX

A Dallas district court judge has issued an order and opinion that “sets aside” the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rule against non-compete agreements. “Consequently, the Rule,” wrote Judge Ada Brown, “shall not be enforced or otherwise take effect on its effective date of September 4, 2024 or thereafter.”

Dallas Judge 'Sets Aside' Federal Trade Commission Non-Compete Rule

Washington State

(The Center Square) - Every year, the United States has allowed between 1.47 million to 1.86 million noncitizens to receive food stamps from the federal government at a taxpayer cost of almost $3 billion a year. That is according to annual reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its...

Washington spends about $3 billion a year on food stamps for noncitizens

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Scott County, VA

Fort Blackmore, VA

Watchful Eye

The child abuse and neglect charges against 24-year-old Michael Finley and 19-year-old Hannah Danielle Davidson have been upgraded to murder. As previously reported, the Fort Blackmore couple are accused in the death of Davidson’s 7-week-old baby who, according to Scott County Sheriff’s Office, was “critically injured.”

Scott Co. couple accused for death of infant now facing murder

UPI News

A federal judge in Texas blocked the Federal Trade Commission's ban on non-compete clauses and other rules related to unfair methods of competition.

Texas federal judge blocks FTC's non-compete clause ban

NewsBreak

Attorney general: State doesn’t enforce new library law, can’t be sued

BOISE (IdahoEdNews.org) — The state can’t be sued for Idaho’s library law, Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office argues, because private citizens are responsible for enforcing it....

Attorney general: State doesn’t enforce new library law, can’t be sued

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