state laws
Coverage of state laws in the Nexus archive.
- THC drinks are sold beside sodas, iced tea, and even chocolate milk, often in violation of state laws
THC-infused beverages are sold in New York City grocery stores and delis alongside non-intoxicating drinks, often without warning signs or ID checks, violating state laws. The products, including brands like Oasis and Cann, are frequently shelved near iced tea and probiotic sodas, making them indistinguishable to consumers.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
Private equity-backed Compassus partnered with nonprofit Providence in a joint venture, leading to operational changes that increased patient visit demands and raised concerns about substandard care. Critics worry state laws targeting private equity in healthcare may not apply to such joint ventures.
- Private equity might dodge state laws by partnering with healthcare nonprofits
A nonprofit hospice partnered with Compassus, a private equity-backed company, leading to operational changes that pressured staff to increase patient visits and altered documentation practices. State laws targeting private equity in healthcare may not fully address such joint ventures, raising concerns about oversight.
- Supreme Court upholds ruling on transgender athletes; reactions pour in
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in female sports. The decision aligns with existing regulations that restrict transgender athletes' inclusion in female competitions.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled to uphold state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school athletic teams.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled to uphold state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school athletic teams. The decision supports existing restrictions on transgender student athletes in specific categories.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled to uphold state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school athletic teams. The decision was issued on Tuesday but does not mention specific states or further details about the laws.
- U.S. Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes from women's sports
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws that prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's sports. The decision supports existing bans on transgender athletes in female competitive categories.
- Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court upheld state laws that prohibit transgender girls and women from participating in school athletic teams, marking a setback for transgender individuals. The decision aligns with restrictions on their inclusion in such teams.
- Pull the plug on ‘activist classroom’ rules indoctrinating our kids
The article claims that many states' public schools prioritize ideology over student performance due to state laws requiring teachers to be trained as activists. It criticizes these 'activist classroom' rules for indoctrinating students.
- Washington weighs new bipartisan AI proposal
Congress is considering a bipartisan proposal for a federal AI regulation framework. The draft bill, introduced by Reps. Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte, includes provisions for cybersecurity transparency, safety audits, and whistleblower protections, with a controversial clause preempting state laws for three years.
- Rental rates and abortion laws: Dems scrutinize states vying to go first in picking a president
Democratic Party leaders from multiple states advocated for their states to hold the first presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing voter diversity and candidate preparedness. Iowa and New Hampshire argued they must maintain their traditional first-in-the-nation status due to state laws requiring earlier primary or caucus dates. The Democratic National Committee faces challenges reconciling state legal constraints with efforts to diversify the early voting calendar.
- How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors' psychiatric records
Breta Meria Conole spent over two decades in a state psychiatric hospital, but her family cannot access her medical records due to legal barriers. Debby Hannigan, her great grandniece, sought the records to investigate potential mental health issues in her family lineage.