Tag: Letitia James
Trump’s wind blockade collapses after states force major court retreat
A federal appeals court dismissal leaves intact a ruling that found the Trump administration’s freeze on wind approvals unlawful, preserving state clean-energy investments as new data shows renewable power growing despite political and legal headwinds.
Trump DOJ sues states to shield fossil fuel companies from climate...
In a sweeping defense of oil and gas corporations, the Trump administration has filed federal lawsuits against four states to block efforts aimed at holding fossil fuel companies accountable for climate change damages—an aggressive action legal experts warn undermines state authority and sets a dangerous precedent.
NRA and Wayne LaPierre found guilty in corruption case: A blow...
A Manhattan jury delivers a seismic verdict, finding Wayne LaPierre and the NRA guilty of corruption, shaking the foundations of America's gun rights stronghold.
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Midterms Have Revived Universal Healthcare Debate. These States Are Ahead of Everyone.
While Democratic congressional candidates are floating the restoration of federal Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, Oregon officials are crafting a more ambitious plan to implement universal coverage in their state.
States sue EPA over repeal of power plant greenhouse gas limits
A coalition of attorneys general, governors and mayors asked the D.C. Circuit to restore the 2024 standards, which the EPA put at billion in avoided costs when it repealed them.
Amazon warehouse workers in Rock Tavern strike over conveyor speeds and ignored safety complaints
Teamsters say managers deleted safety posts from Amazon's internal feedback board; Amazon says the picket was an illegal attempt to intimidate workers.
We’re Reporters, Not Teachers. We Were Able to Start Private Schools Anyway.
Our reporting has shown how easily people — some with questionable backgrounds — have founded their own private schools in barns, strip malls and other places.
Americans of all ages want more federal help with childcare costs. Gen Z most...
New polling from The 19th and YouGov found that support for child care spending was particularly strong among Gen Z, reflecting how affordability shapes their future family planning.