Birmingham fights against losing control of its water board, citing racial discrimination Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 6, 2025Alabama, Racial Justice, Energy, Environment
Bill overhauling Alabama's largest water utility heads to governor's desk despite local outcry Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 1, 2025Alabama, Energy, Environment
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems Associated PressAdam PolaskiApril 29, 2025Florida, Energy, Environment
Georgia bill that would let people sue over local gun control dies before Senate approval Associated PressAdam PolaskiApril 4, 2025Georgia, Gun Safety
Transgender teens fight back against Trump’s ban on participation in girls’ sports Associated PressAdam PolaskiMarch 29, 2025New Hampshire, transgender, LGBTQ
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools Associated PressAdam PolaskiMarch 28, 2025Utah, LGBTQ
Fargo has an election method that helps mainstream candidates. North Dakota lawmakers may ban it Associated PressAdam PolaskiMarch 4, 2025North Dakota, Elections
States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown Associated PressAdam PolaskiFebruary 23, 2025Immigration/Sanctuary Cities, National
Florida enacts tough law to get homeless off the streets, leaving cities and counties scrambling Associated PressAdam PolaskiOctober 1, 2024Homelessness, Housing, Florida
The State Fair of Texas opens with a new gun ban after courts reject challenge Associated PressAdam PolaskiSeptember 27, 2024Texas, Gun Safety
Tennessee judge rules gun control questions can go on Memphis ballot Associated PressAdam PolaskiSeptember 12, 2024Tennessee, Gun Safety
Tennessee Republican leaders threaten to withhold funds as Memphis preps to put guns on the ballot Associated PressAdam PolaskiAugust 26, 2024Tennessee, Gun Safety
Trans teens file lawsuit challenging New Hampshire law banning them from girls’ sports Associated PressAdam PolaskiAugust 16, 2024transgender, LGBTQ, New Hampshire
Missouri voters pass constitutional amendment requiring increased Kansas City police funding Associated PressAdam PolaskiAugust 9, 2024Missouri, Policing, Racial Justice
Referendum set for South Dakota voters on controversial carbon dioxide pipeline law Associated PressAdam PolaskiJuly 11, 2024South Dakota, Climate Change, Environment
Divided Supreme Court rules in major homelessness case that outdoor sleeping bans are OK Associated PressAdam PolaskiJune 28, 2024Homelessness, Housing
Tennessee governor OKs penalizing adults who help minors receive abortions, gender-affirming care Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 29, 2024National, Gender, transgender, LGBTQ, Prosecutorial Discretion, Tennessee
Judge rules Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored tobacco is unconstitutional Associated PressAdam PolaskiMay 20, 2024Ohio, Tobacco
A judge has dismissed Fargo’s challenge to North Dakota restrictions on local gun control Associated PressAdam PolaskiFebruary 23, 2024North Dakota, Gun Safety
Hearing complaints over property taxes, some Georgia lawmakers look to limit rising values Associated PressAdam PolaskiJanuary 22, 2024Georgia, Revenue, Housing
