Florida faces lawsuits over sweeping new elections law
The moment Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping elections bill into law last week, several voter-advocacy groups filed lawsuits against it.
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States see Chinese purchase of farmland as a threat to national security
Several states have already banned or are considering banning foreign ownership of farmland from U.S. adversaries.
New campaign for Florida voters to decide on abortion protections
Acoalition of abortion rights groups is now driving a petition to let Florida voters have their own say.
Some taxpayers who filed before February 10 can file amended return for state payments
Taxpayers in Colorado and 20 other states who filed 2022 federal income tax returns before February 10 and reported specific state tax refunds as taxable should consider filing an amended return.
Conservative 'M4L' group sets sights on school boards, book bans
A group formed to oppose COVID-19 mask mandates is expanding its agenda to influence school board elections, and a national watchdog group believes another goal is defunding public education.
'Scary times,' as Florida Republicans propose 6-week abortion ban
On the opening day of Florida's legislative session, Republican lawmakers filed bills in the House and Senate to ban abortions after six weeks.
IRS rules refunds from 20 states won't be taxed when filing 2022 return
Taxpayers who received state refunds from Colorado and 20 other states will not be required to report those payments on their 2022 federal Internal Revenue Service return.
Florida lawmakers conclude special session, strip away Disney's special status
The Florida Legislature concluded its special session on Friday, passing bills regarding Disney's autonomy, transport of foreign nationals and election fraud.
Missouri leads 20 AGs warning Walgreens, CVS about mailing abortion pills
Republican Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and 19 other attorneys general are warning Walgreens and CVS pharmacies that any plans to mail abortion-inducing pills is illegal and unsafe.
Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in November 2023.
