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Federal control board sues Puerto Rico's governor over net metering law
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances filed a lawsuit Friday challenging amendments to the island’s net metering law, which compensates solar-equipped households for their contributions to the grid, triggering a backlash. The...
Today in History: July 26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law
Today in History Today is Friday, July 26, the 208th day of 2024. There are 158 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA, prohibiting discrimination based on mental or physical...
Uber and Lyft drivers remain independent contractors in California Supreme Court ruling
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that app-based ride-hailing and delivery services like Uber and Lyft can continue treating their drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. The unanimous decision by the state's top court is a big...
Committee studying how to manage Wisconsin sandhill cranes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A group of legislators, farmers and conservationists studying how to control Wisconsin’s sandhill crane population is set to hold its first meeting next month. The Joint Legislative Council’s 12-member Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes is set to meet Aug....
Judge won't block Georgia prosecutor disciplinary body that Democrats fear is aimed at Fani Willis
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a preliminary challenge to block a commission created to discipline and remove state prosecutors, finding that it doesn't violate the U.S. or state constitution. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker on Tuesday rejected...
Hawaii contractors are still big contributors to political campaigns due to loopholes in state law
Executive officers and employees of government contractors along with their family members donated more than $170,000 to local campaigns between January and the end of June, a Civil Beat review of campaign finance data found. Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s campaign topped the list of...
EU executive criticizes rule of law issues in Hungary, Slovakia, Italy; lauds reforms elsewhere
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive commission Wednesday criticized rule of law developments in Hungary, Italy and Slovakia, but welcomed reforms in Poland and Spain in its latest democracy health check across the 27-nation bloc. Across the board, EU countries had fully...
New Michigan law makes it easier for prisons to release people in poor health
DETROIT (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a law Tuesday that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health and considered to be a minimal risk to the public. The new law replaces a 2019 law that was seen as vague and hard...
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy to take effect Monday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa judge has ruled the state's strict abortion law will take effect Monday, preventing most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant. The law passed last year, but a judge had blocked it from being enforced....
Senate to consider bills that aim to protect children and teenagers online
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will consider legislation this week that aims to protect children from dangerous online content, moving forward with what could become the first sweeping new regulation of the tech industry in decades. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday...
