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Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship

US Immigration · United States

Federal judge issues new nationwide block against Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship

46% Center coverage: 387 sources

A federal judge on Thursday has again barred President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing his executive order limiting birthright citizenship nationwide after the U.S. Supreme Court restricted the ability of judges to block his policies using nationwide injunctions.See the Story

Trump Warns Republicans Against Rejecting Cuts to PBS and NPR

US Politics · United States

Trump Warns Republicans Against Rejecting Cuts to PBS and NPR

54% Left coverage: 68 sources

President Trump on Thursday threatened to withhold his support for any Republican who opposes a rescissions package of roughly $9 billion in cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting. See the Story

‘Public Schools Are Not a Business’: Stakeholders and Legislators Discuss Private School Voucher Program | News Channel 3-12

Michigan · Michigan

‘Public Schools Are Not a Business’: Stakeholders and Legislators Discuss Private School Voucher Program | News Channel 3-12

84% Left coverage: 19 sources

By Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com Click here for updates on this story IDAHO FALLS (eastidahonews.com) — Hundreds of community members, teachers, and advocates gathered at the Waterfront on Tuesday afternoon to hear concerns from stakeholders about public funds being used for private schools. This is regarding House Bill 93, also known as the Idaho Parental Tax Credit and Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit Advance Payment fund, which the…See the Story

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Virginia Agrees Not to Fully Enforce State Law Banning Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Minors

Virginia Agrees Not to Fully Enforce State Law Banning Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Minors

Virginia Agrees Not to Fully Enforce State Law Banning Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ+ Minors

Planned Parenthood ‘Defunding’ Threatens Women’s Health Beyond Abortion

39% Left coverage: 13 sources

Planned Parenthood stands to lose a huge portion of its federal funding under President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which could result in the closure of up to 200 clinics, according to the organization. Not only will many Americans lose access to abortion care if those clinics close, but millions of people treated by the provider…Mehmet Oz See the Story

NC to Receive up to $23 Million in Settlements with 8 Opioid Drug Makers: AG

70% Center coverage: 10 sources

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina will receive a portion of $720 million in nationwide settlements with eight opioid drug manufacturers, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson said Thursday. According to the Office of the North Carolina Attorney General, the drug manufacturers will pay the following amounts: Mylan (now part of Viatris): $284 million over nine years Hikma: $95.8 million over one to four years Amneal: $71.8 million over…Letitia James See the Story

Youngkin Turns to AI to Cut More Red Tape Across Virginia Government • Virginia Mercury

80% Right coverage: 5 sources

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (left) joins state officials and business leaders at an event Tuesday celebrating Virginia surpassing his administration’s 25% regulatory reduction goal, six months ahead of schedule. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury)Days after declaring victory in his administration’s push to cut regulatory red tape by 25%, Gov. Glenn Youngkin is now looking to artificial intelligence to help push that number even higher. In an exec…Glenn Youngkin · Richmond See the Story

Virginia lawmakers to learn of strides, challenges in Chesapeake Bay clean up • Virginia Mercury

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

An aerial view of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. (Photo courtesy of Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel)The Chesapeake Bay is one of Virginia’s top economic drivers and premiere recreational sites. The commonwealth, as well as surrounding states, have taken strides to clean up the waters over the last decade. But as the estuary faces new, climate change-fueled challenges, researchers will provide critical information and recommendations to lawmakers…Chesapeake, United States · Chesapeake See the Story

Virginia Drops to No. 4 in CNBC's Top States for Business Ranking ...

63% Center coverage: 19 sources

Virginia, a top-three finisher in each of the last five years among the best states for business, ceded the No. 1 spot to North Carolina. Donald Trump · Richmond See the Story

Judge’s Order Blocking Planned Parenthood Funding Ban Unlawful, Trump DOJ Says • Virginia Mercury

71% Left coverage: 21 sources

A Planned Parenthood clinic in Salt Lake City is pictured on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. (McKenzie Romero/Utah News Dispatch)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge Friday to reverse course and allow the Trump administration to implement a provision in the “big, beautiful” law that prevents Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood for one year. The request was filed just days after Judge Indira Talwani issued a t…Barack Obama · Salt Lake City See the Story

Joint Cannabis Commission Holds First Meeting Amid Push for Regulated Market

Coverage: 4 sources

The newly formed joint commission tasked with overseeing Virginia’s transition to a legal retail cannabis market held its inaugural meeting in Richmond Wednesday, launching what lawmakers described as the next chapter in the commonwealth’s winding path toward a regulated marijuana…Marijuana · Richmond See the Story

Headlines From Across the State: Youngkin Lauds Federal Budget Bill, Plays Down Medicaid Cuts; More …

Coverage: 2 sources

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall: Politics: Youngkin lauds federal budget bill, plays down Medicaid cuts. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall). Youngkin marks early success on regulatory reform, sets new goal for 35% reduction. — Virginia Mercury. Public safety: Richmond police cut off federal access to license plate readers. — Richmond Times-Dispatch (paywall…Taxes · Richmond See the Story

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