Tag: Laws
Some states plan big spending with Biden’s aid, others wait
Though still awaiting money from the latest federal coronavirus relief act, some governors and state lawmakers already are making plans to add the multibillion-dollar...
Is Epic Games’ showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?
SAN RAMON, Calif. — If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Apple's iPhone and its app store, the video game maker probably...
Is Epic Games’ showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?
SAN RAMON, Calif. — If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Apple's iPhone and its app store, the video game maker probably...
Prospects dim for passage of LGBTQ rights bill in Senate
WASHINGTON — Controlling Congress and the White House for the first time in a decade, Democrats were hopeful that this would be the year...
Election officials face fines, charges in GOP voting laws
In 2020, election officials tried to make voting easier and safer amid a global pandemic. Next time, they might get fined or face criminal...
Critics say Indiana COVID-19 law allows nursing home neglect
INDIANAPOLIS — Advocates for nursing home residents say they worry a new Indiana law expanding COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers will effectively...
Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves signed by governor
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law a measure that could lead to killing 90% of the state’s 1,500 wolves...
Arizona Senate assures feds election recount is secure
PHOENIX — The Republican president of the Arizona Senate said in a letter Friday to the U.S. Justice Department that ballots being recounted from...
New law lets New Yorkers released from prison vote
ALBANY, N.Y. — New Yorkers released from prison would have their voting rights restored upon their release instead of having to wait months or...
NCAA reaches a key moment as transgender laws multiply
The NCAA has reached a delicate moment: It must decide whether to punish states that have passed laws limiting the participation of transgender athletes...
