California State

Columbus, OH

The Center Square

(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

The California State Assembly approved a bill on Wednesday that lays the foundation for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the state, including requiring developers to meet certain conditions before beginning AI model training. The bill, SB 1047, will only affect developers responsible for the training of “covered models,” which the...

California lawmakers approve legislation that lays groundwork for AI regulation

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

Texas State

Arizona State

USA TODAY

Convenience store chain Circle K is cutting the price on gas in some states on Thursday ahead of Labor Day weekend. Here's what to do to get the deal.

Circle K offering 40 cents off gas ahead of Labor Day weekend in some states

Latin Times

A group of undocumented immigrants and their families is seeking to intervene in a federal lawsuit to defend the Biden administration's "parole in place" program that provides legal relief to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. The program suffered at least a temporary setback on Monday as it was paused by...

A group of undocumented immigrants file motion to defend the government's "parole in place" program in court

Panama City, FL

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Akeena

For Floridians with a craving for fried chicken, Popeyes is often a top choice, thanks to its distinctive Cajun and Creole flavors. However, a recent state inspection led to the temporary closure of a Popeyes location in Panama City, raising concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness and safety standards.

Popeyes Location Closed Following Serious Issues Found During Inspection in Florida

Georgia State

Dacula, GA

CDLLife

A Georgia man has been sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal trucking businesses and for stealing pandemic relief funds. 
The post Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal trucking businesses, PPP fraud appeared first on CDLLife.

Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for operating illegal trucking businesses, PPP fraud

Louisiana State

About 45 minutes from New Orleans, cities founded by formerly enslaved people make up. St. John the Baptist Parish. As the regional economy has shifted from chains and plantation slavery to smokestacks and petrochemical plants, their descendants still make up most of the people who live there. Those original deadly threats have not disappeared.

The Court Ruling That Guarantees a Future of Environmental Racism

ABC News

A new bill that would allow some undocumented immigrants to receive loans to buy homes is sparking debate as it passes through the California legislature.

New bill in this state would allow some undocumented immigrants to get home loans

A federal judge in Texas has expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state in the context of Title IX. Concretely, the ruling now prohibits any future action by the federal Department of Education regarding the banning of discrimination on educational settings on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Federal judge in Texas expands block of Biden administration protection of LGBTQ students to any future Title IX regulations

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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

California legislators may decide on a bill this week that would ban public schools from offering foods that contain six synthetic dyes as well as titanium dioxide. If passed, the bill would outlaw schools from serving drinks, foods and snacks made with blue No. 1, blue No. 2, green No. 3, red No. 40, yellow No. 5 and yellow No. 6.

California lawmakers might ban public schools from serving food with artificial dyes

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

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

Reuters

(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.

California lawmakers pass just one part of reparations legislation

Colorado State

The US Sun

A WOMAN was shocked to see several $75 charges posted to her toll account for violating a lane law – her dashcam showed otherwise. She was so adamant about appealing the claims against her that she paid extra to appeal the charges. Lisa Reiff has lived in Colorado for a long time, and was well […]

I was fined $850 for unknowingly violating a toll lane law 8 times – I wasn’t notified for months & the fines doubled

Tennessee State

Tennessee may start rolling out Home Energy Rebates funded by the Inflation Reduction Act in mid-2025. (Getty Image) More than $8 billion flagged for home energy rebates in the Inflation Reduction Act is beginning to trickle out of federal coffers, but Tennessee residents will likely have to wait until the spring of 2025 to start applying for their chunk of change.

Federal home energy rebate dollars are rolling out to states; when Tennesseans can expect to apply

The California Senate has approved Assembly-passed bills allowing small marijuana growers to sell their products directly to consumers at state-organized farmers markets and to legalize cannabis cafes in the state. On Tuesday, senators voted 27-5 to advance the marijuana farmers markets measure from Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D). Members also approved...

California Senate Passes Bills To Allow Marijuana Sales At State-Run Farmers Markets And Legalize Cannabis Cafes

Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Denver, CO

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

Aurora, Colo. -- Angry Aurorans on social media poked fun at the local news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Mike Coffman, Aurora mayor, posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It contradicted comments made by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, who told the New York Post the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated? Denver media criticized

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Legislature delays oil well monitoring by more than 3 years, restores funding

Leak detection at oil wells near residential areas in California will be delayed by more than three years in a compromise hammered...

Legislature delays oil well monitoring by more than 3 years, restores funding

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