Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $700M to settle talcum lawsuit with dozens of states
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay 42 states a combined $700 million to settle lawsuits accusing it of deceptive practices in the selling of…
A year after Newsom called for constitutional amendment on gun safety, no other states have joined him
SACRAMENTO — On NBC’s “Today” show last June, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal that seemed politically impossible from the start: Convincing two-thirds of state legislatures…
Election disputes in states spark concerns over presidential contest
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, two Republican members of a county canvassing board last month refused to sign off on the results of an election that…
With home prices up more than 50%, some states try to contain property taxes
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press David A. LiebPublished Jun 02, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by…
Opinion: ‘Zuckerbucks’ make elections more secure, no matter what red states say
Democracy isn’t free. Tell that to the more than half the states that have banned or limited donations to the roughly 8,000 county and municipal…
Dollar Tree acquires 170 store leases for 99 Cents Only locations in 4 Western states
National retailer Dollar Tree said Wednesday it took on 170 leased store locations in four states that recently were held by the 99 Cents Only…
Death toll rises to 21 after storms sweep across several US states | Weather News
Tornadoes leave path of destruction across several US states as other parts of country brace for more possible storms. At least 21 people have been…
Poll shows inflation-focused voters in swing states favor Trump
Former President Trump narrowly leads President Biden in six of the seven states considered key in this year’s election rematch, an advantage powered by the…
Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court | Climate Crisis News
World court rules countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions as island states fight for survival. Nine small island states have won a…
California’s politics haven’t caught up with state’s housing costs
WASHINGTON — On the list of topics critical to California’s future, the cost of housing beats almost everything. Newsletter You're reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter…
Supreme Court’s embrace of states’ rights could aid California in its battle with the Trump administration
Reporting from Washington — The Supreme Court decision upholding states’ rights to offer sports betting was backed mostly by conservative justices, but it may also give…
Which bombs has the United States stopped shipping to Israel? | Israel War on Gaza News
The United States has halted the shipment of some types of heavy bombs to Israel and US President Joe Biden has also pledged to halt…
Voluntary recall issued in 5 southern states for Hormel-owned Planters peanut products
According to the federal Food and Drug Administration, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales on Friday issued a voluntary recall on two Planters peanut products that are…
Antiwar protests and limits on freedoms in the United States | TV Shows
Antiwar protests sweep across university campuses in the United States. The police response – the violence – has been shocking and so has some of…
Rams open Day 3 by taking Washington State’s Brennan Jackson
The Rams opened Day 3 of the NFL draft by selecting Washington State defensive lineman Brennan Jackson in the fifth round. They did not have…
17 states sue over rules entitling workers to time off for abortion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican attorneys general from 17 states have filed a lawsuit challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations…
Rams address pass rush first with Florida State’s Jared Verse
The Rams opened the 2024 NFL draft by addressing their defensive line, selecting Florida State’s Jared Verse with the 19th pick of the first round.Jared…
Arizona House votes to repeal the state’s near-total abortion ban
PHOENIX — A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle two weeks after a…
States’ inflation varies, in part due to domestic migration
States with the highest population gains in recent years generally see higher inflation rates -- including the price of food -- than those that have…
Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade abortion ruling
WASHINGTON — In a historic reversal, the Supreme Court on Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision and ruled that states may again outlaw…