California faces more flooding after strong Pacific storm
A strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California is blamed for two deaths.
Kansas could soon approve ‘born alive’ abortion bill
A Kansas proposal based on the disputed idea that providers leave newborns to die after unsuccessful abortions is nearing legislative approval.
Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed a new law prohibiting transgender people at public schools from using the restroom of their choice.
Lawsuit seeks to block Wyoming’s ban on medication abortions
Abortion-rights supporters filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Wyoming’s new ban on medication abortions from taking effect.
Fed facing a blurrier outlook as it meets to weigh rate hike
The Federal Reserve is grappling with a hazier economic picture clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation just as it meets to decide whether to keep raising interest rates or declare a pause.
States cranking out even more tax cuts amid cash surpluses
The tax-cutting trend is going full force in states even as some are raising concerns about a slowing economy.
Doctors question aspects of Missouri transgender care limits
Missouri’s attorney general says he will issue an emergency regulation that at least temporarily puts strict limits on transgender medical treatment for youth.
Oklahoma court OK’s abortion to preserve mother’s life
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.
Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training
A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers are wrapping up their training on the Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Oklahoma.
Norfolk Southern supports some new regs after Ohio disaster
Norfolk Southern’s CEO is offering support for some parts of a bipartisan Senate bill to put tougher safety regulations on railroads.