Polis criticizes federal hemp restrictions, warns of impact
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is expressing concern with new federal hemp restrictions, which experts say could impact the industry throughout the nation.
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DNA collection poses tough ethical questions for criminal law
(The Center Square) - Since the advent of DNA testing, law enforcement agencies have been able to prosecute crimes - and exonerate the wrongly... Read More.
Ongoing tariff dispute could imperil WA’s $29B annual trade relationship with Canada
(The Center Square) - Stalled trade talks between the U.S. and Canada could negatively impact Washington state's $29 billion annual trade relationship with its... Read More.
TX maps blocked; Next up: Case vs CA’s ‘racial gerrymander’
As a panel of federal judges have moved to block Texas Republicans from carrying out their mid-decade congressional redistricting, the next court battle over... Read More.
Poll shows people want politics out of colleges
(The Center Square) - The latest Vanderbilt Unity Poll reveals that people want college and university professors to remain neutral on politics and for... Read More.
Google is suing whoever is behind text message scam
Google has filed a federal lawsuit over a text-message scam but doesn't know yet whom it is suing.
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WATCH: Illinois continues work to reduce state’s high SNAP error rate
(The Center Square) - State agency officials continue to address the error rate with Illinois' handling of federal food subsidies.
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Pregnant woman can sue after TSA searches genital area
A pregnant woman who was subjected to an aggressive search of her genital area after she declined to go through an airport body scanner... Read More.
With federal cuts ahead, King County Council adopts $20B budget for 2026-27
(The Center Square) - The King County Council unanimously approved its 2026-27 budget on Tuesday night, with increased taxes to offset federal funding cuts... Read More.
‘Getting ready to play defense’: WA Republicans say tax hikes are likely in 2026
(The Center Square) - Facing a "fiscal cliff," the Spokane Valley City Council voiced concerns about the Legislature's ongoing deficit with state lawmakers on... Read More.
