An Ohio court decided to transfer a lawsuit to Wyoming’s U.S. District Court because the case was similar to a high-profile one involving the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of Wyoming. The lawsuit deals with whether the sorority can admit transgender women, like Artemis Langford, into its membership. Judge Michael H. Watson of … Read more
The US Senate recently passed the Social Security Fairness Act SSFA, which will expand Social Security benefits to millions of public-sector workers, such as teachers, police officers, and firefighters. The bill is now heading to President Joe Biden for his approval. This new bill will reverse two policies that have reduced Social Security benefits for … Read more
In Grayson County, Virginia, hundreds of migrant workers are hired to cut Christmas trees along the North Carolina border. Despite cold and rainy weather, these workers, known as “pineros,” keep working on steep slopes with sharp tools. One worker, speaking in Spanish, shared with the Legal Aid Justice Center that the long hours and dangerous … Read more
Connecticut has decided not to move forward with a joint offshore energy project involving three states, saying it was too expensive. Instead, the state will focus on solar energy and energy storage projects in the short term. Governor Ned Lamont explained, We took a pass on this round, referring to the decision to withdraw from … Read more
A new Republican leader on the Washington state Senate’s Law & Justice Committee has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing the number of law enforcement officers in the state. Jeff Holy, a Republican from Cheney, said in a statement that crime is becoming a bigger problem in Washington. The state ranks poorly in areas … Read more
A federal judge in Arkansas ruled on Monday that parts of a state law aimed at criminally charging librarians and booksellers for providing harmful materials to minors are unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks said that parts of the law were not allowed under the Constitution. I respect the court’s ruling and will appeal, said … Read more
In 2024, the presidential election took up much of the media’s focus, and the results will likely affect us for years. We know the Trump presidency will bring challenges for the environment, but it’s important to take a moment to celebrate the progress we made in Pennsylvania this year. These accomplishments will help us protect … Read more
A person from New Jersey has won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, state lottery officials announced on Monday. The winning ticket was sold at a ShopRite liquor store in Neptune Township, New Jersey, and matched all the numbers in the March drawing. This jackpot is the fifth-largest in Mega Millions history. The winner, who … Read more
Over the weekend, Congress passed a law to give federal and state public service workers their full Social Security benefits, ending a fight that lasted decades. The new law, called the Social Security Fairness Act, was co-written by Senator Susan Collins. It removes two rules—the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset—that reduced Social … Read more
The holiday season is here, bringing joy with family, gifts, carols, and treats. But one thing causing frustration this year is the unreliable mail delivery. As families gather, the topic of whether your Christmas card or package has arrived will likely come up. The U.S. Postal Service USPS has been struggling with delays, and it’s … Read more