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Apr 21, 2026

Pa. court strikes down Medicaid abortion ban as unconstitutional

Pennsylvania’s Constitution grants the fundamental right to reproductive autonomy, a state court ruled April 20 in a long-running challenge to the commonwealth’s ban on Medicaid subsidies for abortion. In its 4-3 ruling […]

Apr 8, 2026

Sweeping social media crackdown for kids coming in MA if bill passes

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is planning on passing a bill April 8 that would ban social media use for children under 14 in the state. The ban would be “among the most restrictive […]

North Carolina is part of a coalition of 51 attorneys general challenging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over limitations of benefits under the GI Bill. (Associated Press file)
Mar 24, 2025

NC joins brief in GI Bill benefits case

North Carolina has joined a bipartisan nationwide coalition of state attorneys general challenging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over limits on GI Bill benefits to former service members. In […]

Feb 28, 2025

Bill would curb AG’s power to challenge presidential orders

The state Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would bar Attorney General Jeff Jackson from challenging the president’s executive orders. Under Senate Bill 58, the attorney general would be barred […]

State Attorney General Jeff Jackson, above, said North Carolina is part of a federal and 10-state coalition suing large corporate landlords to make sure the companies ‘play by the rules.’ (Associated Press file)
Jan 9, 2025

NC joins lawsuit against apartment landlords

Six large corporate landlords and the RealPage software company now face a lawsuit filed by the North Carolina Department of Justice, its counterparts in nine other states and the U.S. […]

Attorney General Josh Stein recognized three lawyers among the most recent class of recipients of the Dogwood Award. (Associated Press file)
Jan 3, 2025

3 lawyers among Dogwood Award recipients

Three lawyers — two of them district attorneys in eastern North Carolina — were among 33 honorees recently presented the Dogwood Award by state Attorney General Josh Stein. The lawyers […]

North Carolina will receive about $40 million as its share of a 30-state lawsuit against Kroger, state Attorney General Josh Stein said. (Associated Press file)
Nov 13, 2024

North Carolina to share in Kroger opioid settlement

North Carolina will receive about $40 million as its share of the settlement of a multistate lawsuit against Kroger for its role in the opioid crisis. A 30-state bipartisan coalition […]

Nov 7, 2024

Jackson elected as North Carolina’s attorney general

RALEIGH — Democratic U.S. Rep. Jeff Jackson was elected North Carolina’s next attorney general on Tuesday, defeating Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop in an expensive campaign focused on who was […]

An unoccupied Chicago Transit Authority train car approaches a station in Forest Park, Ill., on Sept. 3, 2024. (Associated Press file)
Sep 5, 2024

Judge strikes down Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A federal judge has ruled that an Illinois law banning the concealed carry of firearms on public transit is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Iain D. Johnston in […]

A state lawsuit filed by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch alleges 13 companies participated in ‘the worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history’ by over-prescribing opioids (Associated Press file)
Sep 3, 2024

Mississippi lawsuit alleges over-prescription of opioids

JACKSON, Miss. — The state of Mississippi is suing drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers alleging that opioids were over-prescribed. Attorney General Lynn Fitch filed the suit Thursday in Hinds […]

The state of emergency declared by Gov. Roy Cooper as Tropical Storm Debby approached North Carolina also activated the state’s price-gouging law. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
Aug 9, 2024

Storm activates NC price-gouging law

North Carolina’s price-gouging law came into effect when Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival in the state. In some cases, businesses […]

Hunter Biden could face up to 25 years in prison after being convicted of felony firearms charges, but as a first-time offender, he is likely to get far less time or avoid prison entirely when he is sentenced Nov. 13 in Wilmington, Del. (Associated Press file)
Aug 5, 2024

Hunter Biden faces gun conviction sentencing in November

WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden is set to be sentenced on felony firearms charges in November under an order signed by a judge on Friday. The president’s son could face up […]


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