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US Nixes Environmental Racism Probe, Sparking Advocates’ Concern

The EPA’s decision to scrap a pivotal civil rights investigation on Louisiana’s Cancer Alley drew concern from advocates and residents about the future of the agency’s commitments to justice for communities plagued by legacy pollution.

Tennessee Gets OK to Enforce Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

A federal appeals court Saturday gave the state of Tennessee the go-ahead to enforce temporarily a state law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.

MAGA-Hat-Wearing White Postal Employee Loses Race Bias Lawsuit

The US Postal Service defeated a lawsuit by a White mail carrier who claimed discrimination, in part because he was treated differently for wearing a MAGA hat than a Black co-worker was for wearing a Black Lives Matter hat.

Black Workers Account for 90% of Recent US Unemployment Jump

The unemployment rate for African Americans jumped for a second straight month in June as workers left the workforce amid early signs of a cooling labor market.

Paid Family Leave Gains State Momentum as Approaches Differ

State legislators across party lines have increasingly sought to promote paid family and medical leave bills, even as differences of opinion remain substantial about whether to pursue mandatory, voluntary, or state-employee-focused policies.

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BGOV OnPoint: House Readies Fiscal 2024 Defense Authorization

The House is scheduled to consider the fiscal 2024 Nation Defense Authorization Act the week of July 10, with a total discretionary funding level aligned with the spending limit set for national security programs under the June debt-limit deal (Public Law 118-5).

Paid Family Leave Gains State Momentum as Approaches Differ

State legislators across party lines have increasingly sought to promote paid family and medical leave bills, even as differences of opinion remain substantial about whether to pursue mandatory, voluntary, or state-employee-focused policies.

How Marijuana Is Both Legal and Illegal in the U.S.

How do states legally get around the federal ban on cannabis, and what unique legal challenges do attorneys and businesses in the marijuana industry face?

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