Illinois State

Columbus, OH

USA TODAY

Nearly half of people who receive federal housing vouchers are unable to use them. "It's a dire situation," one researcher said.

Voucher program is supposed to help poor families rent a home. Nearly half the time, it fails.

Colorado State

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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

Nebraska State

The Nebraska Legislature moved toward advancing a series of budget cuts Wednesday, despite arguments they could hurt services and were not necessary. One day after they advanced LB34, to expand a property tax credit program, senators wrestled Wednesday with how to pay for it, and whether those decisions needed to be made in this legislative special session.

Legislature moves toward budget cuts

North Carolina State

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Eden, NC

Town Talks

North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Salon

Fred C. Trump III, the nephew of former President Donald Trump, revealed the damning comments his uncle shared on disabled Americans, in an excerpt of an upcoming book. In a passage from “All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way,” the son of Donald Trump’s brother, Fred Trump Jr., alleges that his uncle callously suggested that Americans with disabilities, including the former president's grandnephew, should "just die," in two separate conversations.

Fred Trump says former president thought that disabled people "should just die"

NBC News

WASHINGTON — Vice President Harris’ campaign on Thursday will roll out some of her housing policy proposals, including her support for efforts aimed at lowering the cost of rent and helping renters who are struggling financially, according to details obtained by NBC News from a campaign official. Harris...

Harris to endorse protections for renters and removal of key tax benefits for Wall St. investors buying homes

Chicago, IL

CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) -- With the Democratic National Convention less than a week away from kicking off in Chicago, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot is going to give her perspective on the latest in national politics.Lightfoot recently joined CBS News Chicago as a political analyst, and in the first part of a wide-ranging interview, talked about how the effort began to get Chicago to host this year's DNC and what she thinks Democrats need to do to win in November.In the second part of the conversation with CBS News Chicago's Irika Sargent, Lightfoot gives details on her phone calls with former President...

Lori Lightfoot on phone calls with Trump, her future in politics

The paid annual leave allowance for people on the Isle of Man could be increased as part of proposed reforms to employment laws. Seven consultations have been launched looking at changes to a range of aspects including rest breaks, redundancy protections for parents and carer's leave. The surveys are part...

Feedback wanted on proposed employment law reforms

New York State

New York Post

Gov. Hochul’s plan to overhaul the fraud-ridden $9 billion Medicaid home care program — which allows New Yorkers to get paid to take care of elderly adults — is facing a legal challenge from the “middlemen” companies who work as a payroll agent between Medicaid and the caregivers.    

The governor quietly rammed through a measure during state budget negotiations earlier this year to replace the hundreds of financial intermediaries that pay caregivers in the popular Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, or CDPAP, with a singular firm to be picked by the Department of Health.

A group representing the...

Homecare ‘middlemen’ sue to stop Gov. Hochul’s proposed Medicaid program overhaul

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

Michigan State

Grand Rapids, MI

West Michigan restaurant owners say Wednesday’s state Supreme Court ruling phasing out tipped wages for employees by 2029 will fundamentally change the way they operate, increase costs for consumers and put many restaurants out of business. They added that the highly anticipated ruling is the latest blow for an...

Local restaurants react to tipped wage ruling: ‘This is going to be Armageddon’

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced several policy changes aimed at helping veterans access supportive housing. The agency is expanding access to the HUD-Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing program, better known as HUD-VASH, by:. Requiring public housing agencies (PHAs) that administer HUD-VASH to set...

Policy Changes Aim to Expand Housing Access for Veterans

Raleigh, NC

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

California State

Alameda Post

Sky-high rent is among Californians’ biggest concerns. Nearly 30% of tenants spend more than half their income on rent; and the median rent is $2,850 a month, 33% higher than the national average.

California Rent Control Back on the Ballot, Twice

Illinois residents will soon be able to carry digital versions of their driver’s licenses, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday. House Bill 4592, one of more than 100 bills recently signed by the governor, allows Illinois residents the option of a “mobile Illinois Identification Card or mobile driver’s license.” The new legislation, however, does not replace physical identification cards. Instead, the digital ID will be issued in addition to the physical card. Agencies and businesses will have the discretion to accept digital IDs, but they cannot require a digital ID over a physical card.

Illinois Residents Can Soon Carry Digital Driver’s Licenses

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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

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Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Law to Protect Tenants from Retaliation

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Friday to prohibit landlords from retaliating against their tenants. The new legislation, known as the Landlord Retaliation Act,...

Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Law to Protect Tenants from Retaliation

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