St. Louis’ toxic sites need faster cleanup, lawmakers and residents say
Missouri residents and lawmakers are holding the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers accountable to carrying out faster cleanups at toxic sites.
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Kansas won’t have legal medical pot or expand Medicaid for at least another year
Before the Kansas Legislature's scheduled adjournment for the year, Republican state senators blocked efforts to force debates on expanding Medicaid programs and the medical use of marijuana.
Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings
Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signed a suite of gun safety legislation into law, after the deadliest mass shooting in the state's history left 18 people dead and 13 people injured.
Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill allowing concealed carry for public schoolteachers
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed into law a bill allowing teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds.
NY congressional reps introduce law forcing colleges to address antisemitism or face losing federal funds
Two congressional lawmakers from New York introduced new legislation that would punish schools that do not address antisemitism, by removing federal funding.
Biden admin abruptly delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition
The Biden administration said it is delaying regulations to ban menthol cigarettes in a stunning announcement Friday after the proposal garnered significant opposition.
GOP blasts Dems’ ‘out-of-touch’ warning of no more White House Correspondents’ Dinners if Trump wins election
Republicans are going after Democrats' bid to trash former President Trump over the glamorous annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.