The gambling industry and its allies got their way with lawmakers after showering them with donations, gifts and dubious arguments.
Category: States (US)
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How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous
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Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught
The New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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.
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Domestic Fliers Will Need Real ID Compliant Identification in 2023
The New York Times – Travel:For years, the government has warned travelers they will need security-enhanced identification to board domestic flights, and for years the requirement has been delayed. Now they mean it.
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OB-GYN Residency Programs Face Tough Choice on Abortion Training
The New York Times – Business:Many residency programs for obstetricians and gynecologists are in a risky position, caught between state abortion bans and accreditation requirements.
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E.V. Bonanza Flows to Red States That Denounce Biden Climate Policies
The New York Times – Business:No Republican in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. But their districts and states will greatly benefit from the investments spurred by the law.