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March 11, 2024

Enforcement of government transparency rules is poor in most states, report finds

A nationwide review of procedures found complicated, varying systems for resolving open government disputes that often put the burden of enforcing transparency laws on private citizens.

March 9, 2024

Senate Dems, Republicans clash over federal IVF protections: ‘They're covering their a---s’

Senate Republicans expressed confidence in states to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) without the federal government getting involved.

February 29, 2024

South Carolina lawmakers debate electing judges; no big changes expected

Lawmakers in South Carolina's General Assembly are debating making changes in how the Palmetto State choose judges through a new bill which proposes procedural adaptations.

February 28, 2024

Federal court rules Indiana's ban on gender-transitioning treatments for minors is enforceable

Indiana's law banning minors from seeking gender-transitioning treatments is now enforceable following a federal appeals court ruling after a lower judge issued an injunction last year.

February 22, 2024

Planned Parenthood petitions Wisconsin Supreme Court to make 1849 abortion law unconstitutional

Planned Parenthood is seeking a broad ruling to overturn an 1849 law, the second challenge since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in Wisconsin. A 1985 abortion law may trump it.

February 19, 2024

NC environmental board can end lawsuit amid Gov. Cooper's ongoing membership challenge, judges say

A NC environmental board whose recent membership alteration is being challenged by Gov. Cooper can cancel its own lawsuit over pollution limits, judges ruled Friday.

February 7, 2024

North Carolina denies appeal for man who killed officers as a teenager

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that Kevin Salvador Golphin will remain in prison for life without parole for the killing of two law enforcement officers when Golphin was 17.

February 7, 2024

These states will vote on abortion this year

Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, states been putting the question to voters. Several states could have abortion on their ballots in 2024.

February 7, 2024

Florida Supreme Court will decide whether abortion amendment belongs on November ballot

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a proposed abortion protection amendment can go before voters on November's ballot.

January 25, 2024

Virginia General Assembly appoints SCC commissioners without opposition

The VA General Assembly filled two long-standing vacancies on the State Corporation Commission, which oversees an array of interests like utilities and insurers.