Librarians gain protections in some states as book bans soar
Newly donated LGBTQ+ books are displayed in the library at Nystrom Elementary School in Richmond, Calif. California is one of six states that have enacted laws to fight against book…
U.S. district judge in opioid proceedings slams pharmacy middlemen, says they’re trying to stall
(Stock photo by John Moore/Getty Images) The U.S. district judge in Cleveland, Ohio handling a galaxy of claims stemming from the prescription opioid epidemic on Monday reiterated his belief that…
Expanding access to mental health supports would help the economy, according to new report
The Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, NAMI Ohio and The Ohio Council of Behavioral Health and Family Services Providers held a press conference about the economic impact of mental health on…
The time a Trump sympathizer radicalized into a violent extremist but nobody cared about that
Livelsberger called for a “purge” of people he disapproved of from the nation’s institutions “by any means necessary.” (Photo: LVMPD) “This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake…
Strong bipartisan support in U.S. Senate advances bill expanding immigration detention
Migrants wait throughout the night on May 10, 2023, in a dust storm at Gate 42, on land between the Rio Grande and the border wall, hoping they will be…
A slew of new housing laws take effect this month to streamline building, protect tenants
A new row of homes is under construction in a Santa Clarita, Calif., neighborhood in 2023. The state has enacted dozens of new laws to expand housing options and protect…
Advocates try again on bill to halt the practice of charging inmates for phone calls
Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher (D-Montgomery) testifies Thursday on his bill that would stop the practice of charging people in prison for phone calls. Sen. William G. Folden (R-Frederici), left, listens. Photo…
Carter ushered in new era of race relations after Georgia’s long racially segregated history
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter smiles during a book signing event in 2018. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Jimmy Carter would chart a new course for the state at the start of…
New home for Department of Legislative Services arrives on time and under budget
The joint hearing room in the newly opened Department of Legislative Services building can seat two Senate and two House committees and more than 200 people in the gallery. Photo…
Senate looks to streamline session by limiting the number of bills
Senate Finance Committee Chair Brian J. Feldman (D-Montgomery) and Senate Finance Chair Pamela Beidle (D-Anne Arundel) review a proposal to cap the number of bills a senator can introduce to…