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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on March 31 ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice.
An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Am ... (full story)

Jury can't reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jurors failed to reach a verdict on March 31 in the corruption trial of two fired FirstEnergy Corp. executives charged with alleged roles in a $60 million scheme to bribe politicians for a $1 billion nuclear bailout and other favors.
The declaration of an impasse came after more than eight days of del ... (full story)

Columbus can appeal trial court’s preliminary injunction of gun laws

Columbus can appeal a trial court’s 2023 order temporarily blocking two gun-related local laws from taking effect, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today, finding the city had a right to seek immediate enforcement of its newly enacted laws.
In a 5-2 opinion, the Supreme Court found that a trial court’s preliminary inj ... (full story)

State

Maine’s pool of money from taxes on home sales is growing. How is it being used?

A tax generated by property sales helps power Maine’s various affordable housing initiatives, including a program that assists first-time home buyers and another to prevent foreclosures. Lawmakers are considering adding a new initiative to the list: funding homeless shelters. But deciding how to allocate the money is complicat ... (full story)

Tiger Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods said March 31 he is stepping away to seek treatment, four days after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He will miss the Masters for the second straight year.
“This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being an ... (full story)