Category: State Legislatures

Wyoming Judge Temporarily Blocks State’s Ban on Abortion Pills

The law was to take effect on July 1. It is the only state law that specifically outlaws the most common abortion method in the country.
New York Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Providers Sending Pills to States With Bans

The measure is one of several recently enacted by states aiming to expand access to medication abortion for patients who live where it is outlawed.
Starbucks Is Under Scrutiny Over Removal of Pride Decorations

The union Starbucks Workers United says the chain, after prominently celebrating Pride for years, has banned the displays. The company insists that’s not true and said the examples are an “outlier.”
Starbucks Is Under Scrutiny Over Removal of Pride Decorations

The union Starbucks Workers United says the chain, after prominently celebrating Pride for years, has banned the displays. The company insists that’s not true and said the examples are an “outlier.”
Minnesota Governor Vetoes Gig Worker Pay Bill

Gov. Tim Walz said the legislation would have raised costs for ordering an Uber or Lyft too high, potentially pricing out Minnesota customers.
Montana Governor Bans TikTok in the State

The legislation is the most extreme prohibition of the app in the nation and will almost certainly face legal challenges.
Disney Argues New Florida Law Nullifies DeSantis-Backed Suit

The company wants a state court case involving development at Disney World dismissed, saying actions by the Florida governor and his allies made it moot.
DeSantis Signs Into Law Latest Wrinkle in Disney Feud

The bill would allow approved development agreements for Walt Disney World to be voided. The company has already sued the governor over the issue.
Franchisers, Facing Challenges to Business Model, Punch Back

Discontented franchisees have found allies among state legislators and federal regulators in pushing for new laws and rules, but change has been slow.
Montana’s Plan to Bank TikTok Is a Preview for the Rest of the Country

The fight has shown the difficult test and legally perilous road facing lawmakers or the White House if they try to enact a national ban on the social media service.
Wyoming Judge Temporarily Blocks the State’s New Abortion Ban

Wyoming’s Constitution guarantees a right to make individual health care decisions. The new ban attempts to circumvent that right by declaring that abortion is not health care.
How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes

Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.