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POLITICS July 4, 2016

Businesses can't sell parking spaces to Braves fans

Residents and businesses in Cobb County, Georgia, were fleeced by their local government to help pay for the construction of the Atlanta Braves’ new home.

DIABETES June 30, 2016

State lawmaker tells Mississippi mom to buy her own diabetic supplies for daughter

A Mississippi lawmaker told a woman Tuesday she should earn money for the insulin pump supplies that her 8-year-old daughter needs to survive instead of asking the for help.

Issues June 27, 2016

Judge blocks part of Mississippi LGBT marriage law

A federal judge has ruled that Mississippi clerks cannot cite their own religious beliefs to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

New York June 26, 2016

Will there ever be a 'Joan's Law?'

The legacy of the late comedienne Joan Rivers may be so much more than amusing memories and auctioned personal items if her daughter, Melissa, can help push through new laws governing oversight of outpatient surgical clinics.

Republicans June 25, 2016

No ‘Texit’: Trump says Texas ‘will never’ secede, amid renewed calls

Donald Trump splashed cold water Saturday on renewed calls by U.S. secessionists for Texas to break away from America in the wake of Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

Issues June 24, 2016

Colorado considers replacing ObamaCare with state single-payer plan

Colorado could become the first state in the union to offer its citizens universal, single-payer health care if voters approve an amendment on November's ballot.

Controversies June 20, 2016

Texas nationalists keeping close tabs on impending 'Brexit' vote

Some Texas residents are keeping a close eye on Britain’s upcoming vote on whether to leave the European Union later this month and are hoping they could use the referendum as inspiration to break away from the U.S.

Orlando Massacre June 18, 2016

Alabama county defies order to lower flags half-staff for Orlando attack victims

Officials in an Alabama County refuse to lower flags to half-staff to show solidarity with other states as the nation grieves over the Orlando mass shooting.

Oregon June 16, 2016

Oregon officials want a hold on oil trains after derailment

The fiery derailment of an oil train in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge has state transportation officials asking for a halt to the massive trains because of concerns their heavier weight could be putting extra strain on a certain type of bolt that fastens the rails to the tracks.

Ohio June 15, 2016

Ohio library rejects adding transgender coverage to health insurance

Rachel Dovel, a transgender woman and 10-year Public Library of Cincinnati employee, was hoping gender reassignment surgery would be covered in her health insurance.

Issues May 31, 2016

Women sue Colorado city over topless ban, calling it discriminatory

A growing movement to remove laws against women going topless is headed to court in Colorado.