Category: Federal-State Relations (US)

Honeybees Don’t Need Saving, I Learned When They Invaded My House

Responding to fears of a “honeybee collapse,” 30 states have passed laws to protect the pollinators. But when they invaded my house, I learned that the honeybees didn’t need saving.
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms

Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was never confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may require a reassessment.
Transportation Dept. and State Attorneys General Will Look Into Airline Complaints

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a new partnership with more than a dozen state attorneys general that aims to improve protections for air travelers.
High Mortgage Rates Leave Biden Searching for Housing Relief

The president and his team are seeking ways to help Americans afford to rent and buy homes, as high borrowing costs dampen views of the economy.
Companies Were Big on CBD. Not Anymore.

A lack of federal regulation and a mishmash of state laws have made selling products featuring the cannabis-derived ingredient not worth the trouble.
What to Know About the Federal Law at the Heart of the Latest Supreme Court Abortion Case

The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, known as EMTALA, requires hospitals to provide medically necessary care to stabilize patients in emergency situations.
At Least 2 Million Children Have Lost Medicaid Insurance This Year

Many of the children were eligible for federal aid, experts said, but errors have been common as states “unwind” assistance from earlier in the coronavirus pandemic.
A ‘Shadow’ Lending Market in the U.S., Funded by Insurance Premiums

Apollo was the first to use annuities to build a major financing business. Others followed, driving the growth of the private lending market and worrying regulators.
Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination

A Texas judge’s sweeping ruling says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exceeded its authority in trying to examine banks for uneven treatment.
Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?

Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.
Air Taxis, Hyped for Years, May Finally Arrive by 2028

Federal regulators released a plan that would allow a new generation of small aircraft to transport people short distances.
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act

The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.