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Meta to test blocking news on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Meta to test blocking news on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

OTTAWA — Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last the majority of the month.
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After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state's 4% grocery tax wins final passage

After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state's 4% grocery tax wins final passage

MONTGOMERY, Ala.
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Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout

Oregon Democrats vote to fine absent senators amid GOP walkout

SALEM, Ore.
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Nevada GOP sues to hold presidential caucus over primary in 2024

Nevada GOP sues to hold presidential caucus over primary in 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Republican Party is suing the state in an effort to maintain its party-run caucuses, even as Nevada shifts to a presidential primary system beginning in 2024.
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Library cancels trans speaker after Montana bans drag readings

Montana's new law banning drag reading events at public libraries has led to the cancellation of a Native American transgender speaker in a southwestern Montana city on Friday.
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Oregon youths’ climate lawsuit against US government can proceed to trial, judge rules

EUGENE, Ore.
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Manitoba legislature session ends, sets tone for upcoming election campaign

Manitoba legislature session ends, sets tone for upcoming election campaign

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba legislature rose Thursday for the summer break and an upcoming election campaign that is expected to focus on health care, taxes and crime. The final sitting before the vote scheduled for Oct.
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Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker

Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to comply with a voter ID requirement mandated by voters in November, with the lone vote against it coming from the lawmaker who led the effort to have it placed on the ballot.
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Louisiana 'Don't Say Gay' bill for public school classrooms advances in the legislature

BATON ROUGE, La.
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Revised DACA program again debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

Revised DACA program again debated before Texas judge who previously ruled against it

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge did not make an immediate decision Thursday on the fate of a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
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