Category: State Legislatures

Should Letting Children Play Alone Outside Be a Crime?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Some parents have been surprised to find themselves in the legal system’s cross hairs.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

The New York Times – Business:
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up

The New York Times – Business:
UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.
Insurers’ Delays in Approving Medical Care Persist, Despite Promises

The New York Times – Business:
Doctors and patients complain that the controversial practice of prior authorization for treatment and procedures is still widespread.
Immaculate Wilderness, Uncertain Future: Paddling the Boundary Waters

The New York Times – Business:
A proposed copper mine in northern Minnesota has become a battleground for politicians and environmentalists — and a pressing reason to explore the waterways.
With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

The New York Times – Business:
By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.
Colbert Slams Trump Administration After CBS Pulls Talarico Interview

The New York Times – Business:
Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.
RFK Jr. Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schools

The New York Times – Business:
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Energy Bills Have Soared Recently. How Can States Bring Costs Down?

Energy experts said that governors and legislatures have tools to keep electricity prices from rising further, and might even be able to lower them.
’Shrooms Lead the Pack in Psychedelic Medicine, but Rollout Is Bumpy

Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.
California Has a Legal Clause for Housing That Could Put NIMBYs in a Corner

For years, the state has been nudging its cities to build housing to address a severe shortage. Maybe what they needed was a shove.
Is Your College Football Team Short of Cash? Sports Betting Can Help.

Louisiana lawmakers tried a novel strategy for raising revenue, a model that proponents say might work more broadly.