The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit, which a group of states joined, was the fifth against the company since 2020.
Category: States (US)
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Why Are Energy Prices So High? Some Experts Blame Deregulation.
California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.
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Supreme Court Refuses to Block California’s Ban on Flavored Tobacco
The state’s voters had overwhelmingly supported letting a two-year-old law take effect, and lower courts had refused to put it on hold.
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American Rituals
Stories of belief from across the nation, where faith takes many forms.
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How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous
The gambling industry and its allies got their way with lawmakers after showering them with donations, gifts and dubious arguments.
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Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught
Government oversight of sports betting offers scant consumer protections and looks to the industry to police itself, The Times found.
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Why an Aging Casino Company Embraced Barstool’s David Portnoy
David Portnoy, who has a history of misogynistic and racist behavior, is now a public spokesman for the sports-betting industry.
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Many States Are Sending Checks to Help Residents With Inflation
Up to 20 are using some of their budget surpluses to help taxpayers deal with high inflation. But some economists worry that the payments could fuel inflation.
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Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits Nationwide
The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.
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Google Agrees to $392 Million Privacy Settlement With 40 States
Under the agreement, which state attorneys general said was the largest U.S. internet privacy settlement, Google must also make its location-tracking practices clearer to users.
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RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban
On Tuesday, the state’s voters overwhelmingly supported letting a two-year-old law take effect. The company’s lawsuit is viewed by anti-smoking advocates as a tactic that could keep menthol cigarettes on the market longer.
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CVS and Walgreens Near $10 Billion Deal to Settle Opioid Cases
The agreement would resolve thousands of lawsuits over the retailers’ role in the addiction crisis. But a large majority of state, local and tribal governments must sign on for it to take effect.