More States File Against Purdue and the Family Behind It
Hawaii, California, and Maine file lawsuits against Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers.
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Consumer Advocates Celebrate Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ Signing of Online Customer Privacy Act
The bill, passed one year after California tackled the sale of consumer information by ISPs, is even stricter than its inspiration.
California Senator and 2020 Contender Kamala Harris Challenges Trump’s Immigration Policy
Sen. Harris says, if elected, she’d used a series of executive orders to force immigration forward.
Oregon’s Douglas County Sued Over Mexican National’s Deportation
Irene Lopez-Flores’s father paid $1,500 to bail her out of Douglas County’s jail–but deputies made sure she couldn’t be released until immigration officers arrived.
53,000 Veterans May Receive $189M in Home Loan Refunds, Report Claims
A report recently issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ inspector general found that nearly 53,000 veterans may be eligible to receive $189M in home loan refunds.
Potential Hepatitis A Contamination Prompts Kroger to Recall Frozen Berries
Kroger is recalling certain packages of frozen berries that may be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
Top 10 Dog Breeds Ideal for House Protection
Protecting home and family is a priority. In addition to the usual alarms, bringing a guard dog into the family is a good step. There are several dog breeds that are perfect for the job.
Scientist Hasn’t Been Seen Since Gene-editing Embryos, Others Interested
He Jianku has not been seen since declaring he had altered the genes of three embryos. Standards are being created to inform such decisions moving forward.
Judge Sides With Federal Agency in Landmark Stem Cell Case
Federal agency can regulate stem cell treatments, according to judge who sided with the FDA.
Connecticut’s Opioid Tax is Met with Opposition from Distributors
As Connecticut proposes opioid tax, distributors push back.