Florida prosecutor sues DeSantis over ouster
Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren (D) on Wednesday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), alleging the governor unconstitutionally suspended him for his views supporting gender-affirming surgery and abortion. DeSantis suspended Warren earlier this month for “incompetence” and “neglect of duty,” citing statements the prosecutor signed indicating he would refuse to enforce “prohibitions on sex change operations for
Read MoreThe unintended consequences of the Inflation Reduction Act
On Tuesday, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, marking one of his signature legislative victories and an important step in addressing climate change and American competitiveness in green-tech manufacturing. The day before his signing ceremony, I was in New Hampshire briefing elected officials
Read MoreCDC director: Agency must 'do better' after review of COVID-19 response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky said Wednesday that the agency "did not reliably meet expectations" and must "do better" after an external review found shortcomings in the COVID-19 response. The review, begun in April, comes after the CDC faced heavy criticism for its stumbles both in the early days of the pandemic and more recently, with critics pointing to confusing guidance and slow responses. Walensky effectively acknowledged that at least some of the criticism is valid, and the agency announced a
Read MoreRestrictive curriculum bills nearly tripled in 2022, report finds
Story at a glance Nearly three times the number of restrictive education bills have been introduced this year compared to last year, according to a report released Wednesday by PEN America. Most measures target classroom instruction related to race, but a growing number also seek to limit how teachers and students may communicate about topics including sexual orientation and gender identity.
Read MoreBest Buy to sell over-the-counter hearing aids following new federal rule
Story at a glance The company said its expanded suite of devices will include the “new FDA-regulated category of over-the-counter hearing devices to help perceived mild or moderate hearing loss.” Customers will also have access to a new online tool that will help identify their level of hearing loss and specific product needs. T
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