Massachusetts State

Springfield, MA

Mountain View, CA

CBS Boston

BOSTON - Congresswoman Lori Trahan (D-Third District) said she's determined to keep two Steward Health Care-owned hospitals in Massachusetts from permanently closing as she called for more regulation to keep this from happening again.Trying to keep hospitals open"We cannot let them run away from this mess that they created," said Trahan of Steward Health Care, the operators of multiple Massachusetts hospitals who ran them into the ground before entering bankruptcy proceedings.Most of the facilities have found new buyers. But two hospitals – Dorchester's Carney Hospital, and the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, part of Trahan's district – are set...

Rep. Trahan calls for transparency in the wake of hospital closures

California State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The California State Senator who switched from the Democratic to Republican party mid-session claims she has been stripped of her committee assignments and the Latino Caucus as “retribution” for leaving the Democratic Caucus.
                While Senate Democratic leaders say it’s standard to remove individuals from committees to figure out how to maintain appropriate party balance in committees, the Latino Caucus says State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil, R-Jackson, a Latina woman, was removed from the group just for being a Republican.
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California State Sen. removed from Latino Caucus for switching to GOP

Alabama State

The Hill

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) on Sunday poured cold water over the legitimacy of former President Trump’s proposal to have the government or insurance companies cover in vitro fertilization (IVF), stating voters cannot “believe anything” he says on reproductive issues. “You can’t take this seriously. I mean, this isn’t just a Republican — and by…

Massachusetts governor calls Trump’s IVF proposal ‘offensive’

Georgia State

WashingtonExaminer

(The Center Square) — In a divided country where emotions are running high, voters in Georgia and elsewhere will soon take to the polls. Discussions about the 2020 election continue to permeate the conversation in Georgia, including within the Legislature and Georgia’s State Election Board. As the Peach State is poised to play a pivotal role […]

Georgians, voters in other states to cast ballots in a divided country

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

rolling out

The evolving landscape of marijuana legalization has led many to believe that recreational and medicinal cannabis use is widely accepted across all professions. However, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Despite the growing acceptance of marijuana in many states, several surprising industries and job roles still enforce strict no-tolerance policies when it comes to weed. Whether it’s due to federal regulations, safety concerns, or company policies, there are certain careers where cannabis use can be a significant barrier to employment.

7 surprising jobs you can’t get hired for if you smoke weed

The Marijuana Herald

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Twenty-four states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, with all but one allowing licensed retail outlets. In this article, we’ll provide a breakdown of these 24 states and the specifics of their recreational marijuana laws. This November, three more states will consider initiatives to legalize marijuana for recreational use, potentially raising the total to … 
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The 24 Legal Marijuana States

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

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DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Minnesota State

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Savannah, GA

The Current GA

The Harris-Walz campaign opened its Savannah-area bus tour Wednesday with political pundits across the nation pondering weighty issues of whether the events showed Georgia to be either a red or blue state.

Harris, Walz make barbecue stop in Sandfly

Thomson, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Georgia city mayor has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following an investigation and a grand jury indictment. According to GBI officials, the Thomson Police Department requested the agency to investigate an allegation that Thomson City Mayor, 52-year-old Benjamin Cary Cranford, provided alcohol to an inmate on work detail within the city limits on June 4, 2024.

Georgia City Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Giving Alcohol to an Inmate on Work Det

New York State

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly before Congress next week about his controversial nursing home advisory from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, informed sources and a House subcommittee say.

Andrew Cuomo agrees to testify publicly next week about his Covid-era nursing home advisory

Maine State

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

Florida State

Fox News

Smoking and vaping in public in Florida may soon be a thing of the past if a bill by Florida GOP sate Sen. Joe Gruters becomes law. The bill would be introduced if weed in the state is legalized.

Florida GOP lawmaker wants to ban smoking on streets, but supports legalizing marijuana

Richmond, VA

Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that Richmond officials have confirmed that the city’s Greyhound Bus Service, located at 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, will close in October 2024.

Greyhound Bus Service is moving in October from current location in Richmond, Virginia

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

PBS NewsHour

The justices on Thursday acted on an emergency appeal filed by state and national Republicans that sought to give full effect to voting measures enacted in 2022 following President Joe Biden's narrow win over Donald Trump in Arizona.

Supreme Court rejects Republican effort to block over 40,000 Arizona voters, but partly approves proof of citizenship law

North Carolina State

Gun sales in the United States have historically mirrored the country’s intense discussions around gun laws and individual rights. Have you ever wondered which states lead in firearm purchases? Here’s a countdown of the top 20 states where residents are exercising their Second Amendment rights with gusto, showcasing the diverse reasons—from hunting to personal protection—that Americans purchase guns.

America’s Gun Rush: 20 States Driving Record Sales

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

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

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Agawam, MA

West Springfield, MA

Longmeadow, MA

Chicopee, MA

East Longmeadow, MA

Feeding Hills, MA

Wilbraham, MA

Ludlow, MA

Holyoke, MA

Enfield, CT

Hampden, MA

NewsBreak

State Senate candidates speak on their goals, issues in western Mass

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s Primary Day here in Massachusetts and this year there are two democratic candidates bidding for a State Senate seat to represent...

State Senate candidates speak on their goals, issues in western Mass

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