The attorney general says the proposed rule “will help states achieve the promise of swift and effective justice for victims of capital crimes.” The U.S. Department of Justice…
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CDC Reports Continued Decrease in Maternal Mortality Rates
The maternal death rate has dropped to near 2018 levels since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that…
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Labor Department Expands Employment Initiative for Workers with Disabilities
The program provides technical assistance to expand job opportunities for individuals with mental health conditions. The U.S. Department of Labor announced the expansion of the National Expansion of…
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Interior Proposes Rule Restoring Hunting and Trapping in Alaska National Preserves
The rule would align federal regulations with Alaska wildlife management laws and reopen public. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced a proposed rule that would revise…
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DOJ Files Suit Against New Jersey for Interfering with Immigration Enforcement
Governor Sherrill issued an executive order to limit ICE agents’ presence on state property. The Department of Justice filed suit against New Jersey after Governor Mikie Sherrill issued…
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DOJ Sues More States for Refusal to Turn Over Voter Rolls
The attorney general is authorized by federal laws to verify voter rolls and list maintenance. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued Arizona and Connecticut for refusing to…
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Education Department Alerts State Education Officials of Ed-Flex Authority
The department sent a letter outlining the application for the ability to opt out of certain programs without waivers. The Education Department sent a letter to all chief…
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HHS Secretary Announces More State SNAP Programs Joining MAHA
Oklahoma and Louisiana are the most recent adopters of healthier options. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., has been touring the United States on a…
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SCOTUS Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Porn Sites
The ruling allows the state to require adult content sites to verify user age and endorsed state authority to shield minors from explicit material. The U.S. Supreme Court…
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Federal Judge Orders Administration to Release EV Funding
The preliminary injunction requires the electric vehicle infrastructure funding to be unfrozen for 14 states. U.S. District Judge Tana Lin issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s…
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