The machines, which enjoyed legal protection until a recent court ruling, could go dark in October.
Category: State Legislatures
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Pennsylvania Gambling Addicts Hope that ‘Skill Games’ Will Go Bust
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Fans Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
The New York Times – Travel:A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics.
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California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill
The New York Times – Business:Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
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Angie Nixon and the Power of Pink
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The electoral playbook has a strategic new shade.
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California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car Tires
The New York Times – On the Runway:The rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
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How Pennsylvania Got Hooked on Games That Look a Lot Like Slot Machines
The New York Times – Business:A legal loophole kept “skill games” from being considered gambling. Now lawmakers are trying to save them from a court ruling.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.