A new Tennessee law that bans transgender procedures for minors was partially blocked by a federal judge, who said the prohibition likely runs afoul of the U.S. Constitution. “If Tennessee wishes to regulate access to certain medical procedures, it must do so in a manner that does not infringe on the rights conferred by the…
Judge: Tennessee Ban on Puberty Blockers, Hormones for Children Likely Violates Constitution
DoorDash Will Offer Drivers Hourly Pay, in Major Change to Platform
June 29, 2023
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DoorDash will offer its drivers guaranteed hourly pay on top of tips, providing its delivery workers another way to earn money, as part of a series of changes to its platform. The delivery app’s main competitor, Uber Eats, already pays its workers for every pickup and delivery that is successfully completed, along with a per-mile pay rate. In…
DeSantis Vetoes Bipartisan Crime Reform Bill
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a criminal justice reform bill that received almost unanimous support from both houses of the Florida state Legislature. The veto was issued without an explanation from the governor’s office. The bill in question, House Bill 605, aimed to modify the Florida statute related to the expungement of criminal…
Governor Abbott Calls Second Special Session Over Property Tax Reductions
June 28, 2023
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered lawmakers back to work for a second special session after they failed to pass legislation to reduce property taxes. “I called another special session to deliver on our promise to provide the largest property tax cut in Texas history. Hardworking Texans deserve lasting property tax cuts. When the House [and]…
Sustainable Living Enthusiasts Descend on Ohio’s Amish Country Amid ‘Homesteading Tsunami’
June 28, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Ohio—Amid the rolling green hills of eastern Ohio, Amish and Mennonite farms dot the landscape along roads traveled by horse-drawn buggies and automobiles. Here, self-sufficient living is a way of life. This is a reason why the Food Independence Summit has already become one of the country’s largest sustainable living events where experts…
Delta Plane Lands With Nose on Runway at Charlotte Airport
June 28, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Passengers aboard a Delta flight disembarked using the jet slide Wednesday after the plane’s front landing gear failed to deploy as it landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The flight landed safely and no injuries were reported, according to officials. Photos from the scene show wheels on the ground under the wings, but the…
Costa Mesa Approves $4 Million to Convert Travelodge Motel Into Supportive Housing
June 28, 2023
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Costa Mesa is taking strides to expand affordable housing in the city, as officials June 20 approved $4 million towards the conversion of a Travelodge motel near the John Wayne Airport into 76 permanent supportive housing units for those at risk of homelessness. Councilors voted 4–1, with Councilman Don Harper opposed, to move forward with…
San Diego’s First ‘Safe Sleeping’ Camping Site for Homeless to Open June 29
June 28, 2023
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San Diego’s first new Safe Sleeping program site in the Golden Hill neighborhood will open on June 28, offering legal camping for those experiencing homelessness, Mayor Todd Gloria announced. The city’s Central Operations Yard has the capacity to hold 136 tents, each in a space measuring 13 feet by 13 feet. The number of people…
Judge Hears Los Angeles Politician Ridley-Thomas’s Bid for Acquittal, New Trial
June 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A judge heard arguments on June 26 in former City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’s bid to have his convictions on federal bribery and conspiracy charges vacated, but no ruling was forthcoming. Attorneys for Ridley-Thomas argued that prosecutorial misconduct, misstatements of the law, and other issues during the longtime Los Angeles politician’s trial ultimately deprived him…
DeSantis Aims to Push Disney Lawsuit After 2024 Elections
The Walt Disney Company in April filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and seven other officials alleging harm to its business (pdf). In May, the governor announced his intention to run for president. The lawyers met on June 15 via videoconference and on Tuesday filed a joint report (pdf). Disney’s team proposed a…
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