From the States
Image
Felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill dropped
The eight alleged victims in the case wrote or co-signed letters to the special prosecutor in the case urging him to drop the charges or saying they wouldn't object if the case was dropped.
Image
Software vendor disputes NJ governor's ‘glitch’ claim, says state approves foreigners on voter roll
The NJ government and its vendor now publicly dispute who was supposed to catch an error that allowed thousands of noncitizens to register to vote, raising direct questions about the integrity of the safeguards voters are told they can trust.
Image
PA Gov Shapiro touts life science investments as he gets $125M more through budget agreement
Over the past five years, according to the Shapiro administration, researchers and companies in the state have secured more than 10,700 new life science patents, which is the fourth-highest total in the country.
Image
Vermont dams near maximum capacity as storm pummels Northeast
The Army Corps of Engineers released an update Tuesday saying the risk of significant overflow from both dams had diminished overnight.
Image
Pennsylvania covers lawmakers' expenses – but doesn't ask for a receipt
A proposed bill could change those rules, limiting the checks to cover only costs that lawmakers actually paid.
Image
Gun groups appeal Delaware 'assault weapons' ban ruling
The bills were pushed through the Democratic-controlled Legislature in the wake of several mass shootings, including the massacre of 21 at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.
Image
Voting begins on changing how Ohio Constitution is amended
Early voting continues through Aug. 6.
Image
Illinois to spend $30 million for 'peacekeepers' this fiscal year
Chicago Police statistics show a 39% increase in total crime compared to last year.
Image
Washington sees 56% increase in Idaho abortion patients since Dobbs v. Jackson
Idaho's trigger law prohibits abortion in most cases and took effect in August 2022 after the Dobbs ruling.
Image
Springfield YMCA denies teen swimmer removed for criticizing trans locker room policy
The issue was elevated on Twitter on Sunday by Riley Gaines, a collegiate swimmer who recently testified to Congress about protecting women’s sports from biological men.
Image
Kentucky state senator wants action as foster kids sleep in state offices
Kentucky is not the only state facing an issue of finding suitable temporary shelter for kids within its care.
Image
Severe flooding in Northeast 'once in a millennium'
One women reportedly died trying to escape the flood waters on Sunday.
Image
Legal group puts medical schools on notice over SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
The Liberty Justice Center sent a letter to medical school deans warning any delay in compliance will face a lawsuit.