Supreme Court strikes down $10 billion opioid deal
WASHINGTON— The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a massive settlement related to the country's opioid crisis that would have paid…
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Supreme Court rejects Idaho appeal to ban emergency abortions
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court on Thursday reversed its ruling on Idaho's near-total ban on abortions, leaving in place a judge's…
Divestment from oil and gas will do nothing to stop climate change
To the editor: Having state pension funds divest from fossil fuel companies does nothing but inhibit investment managers' choices. (“Shame…
The Supreme Court annuls the anti-corruption law that prohibits officials from accepting gifts for past favors
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down part of a federal anti-corruption law that makes it a crime for…
California Clean Water Solutions Will Cost $11.5 Billion
California has made significant progress helping small communities address contaminated drinking water problems, but the costs of bringing drinking water…
Sewage spills cause beach closures in Morro Bay and San Diego
Weekend swimmers across California were warned to stay out of the water due to bacterial contamination caused by sewage spills.…
The Ten Commandments are an advertisement against Trump
To the editor: I want to sincerely thank the state of Louisiana for passing a law requiring most schools to…
Opinion: Legal marijuana is a successful but disappointing social movement
Cannabis prohibition remains central to America's failed war on drugs: more than half a million people were arrested for a…
California minimum wage increases affect budget reality
To the editor: His article mentioning the state's decision to postpone a mandatory minimum wage increase for healthcare workers due…
Supreme Court to decide whether states can ban hormones for trans teens
WASHINGTON- The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a major case on transgender rights and decide whether states can…