Politics Massachusetts closes age-of-consent loophole for adults in positions of authority Erin Sullivan · July 10, 2026
Politics Cancer advocates urge Nevada to nearly double cigarette tax, raise vape and pouch levies Carmen Ortiz · July 10, 2026
Politics New law creates seven‑member board, pauses landfill proposals until 2027 or new rules adopted Nolan Pierce · July 10, 2026
Education New state budget shields names in campus sexual‑misconduct records, reversing 2020 precedent Trevor Sloan · July 10, 2026
Education Kehoe OKs ‘Missouri Rangers’ and state appeals board for high school sports Lucas Meyer · July 10, 2026
Sports Louisiana adopts guardrails as NIL deals move into high school athletics Andre Thibodeaux · July 10, 2026
Politics Kehoe signs tougher impaired-driving laws and scores of other measures into law Lucas Meyer · July 10, 2026
Politics New Kentucky law lets 18- to 20-year-olds apply for provisional concealed-carry permits July 14 Savannah Boone · July 10, 2026
Crime Missouri law lets courts order child maintenance from intoxicated drivers who kill a parent Lucas Meyer · July 10, 2026