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msnbc.comStates Extend Last Call Hours for Alcohol Sales During World Cup
U.S. states and one Canadian province have extended last-call hours for alcohol sales at bars and restaurants during the FIFA World Cup that begins Thursday and continues until July 19. Host states and some neighboring states are making the changes to increase revenue and give fa…
nationalpost.comCalifornia Bill Advances to Ease Rules on Ethanol Fuel Conversion Kits
California lawmakers approved a bill that would exempt E85 conversion kit makers from state emissions certification. The measure heads to the Senate and requires the governor's signature to become law.
business-fundas.comCongress Ends Enhanced ACA Tax Credits, Boosting Alternative Health Plans
Congress did not extend enhanced marketplace tax credits for 2026. Enrollment in lower-premium alternatives that do not meet ACA standards has increased.
EV Makers Say State Dealership Laws Complicate Direct Sales
Rivian, Lucid Motors and Scout Motors told Business Insider that decades-old state franchise laws restrict their ability to sell vehicles directly to consumers. The laws can limit test drives, pricing discussions and vehicle titling in some states. Dealer associations said the ru…
WiredKalshi Suspends Three Congressional Candidates for Trading on Their Own Elections
Prediction market platform Kalshi announced enforcement actions against three U.S. congressional candidates for insider trading on their own campaigns. The candidates from Virginia, Minnesota, and Texas faced fines and five-year suspensions. The moves follow Kalshi's recent initi…
upi.comMaine Approves Ban on New Data Centers Amid Energy Concerns
Maine has approved legislation to become the first U.S. state to ban new data centers. The measure addresses concerns over high energy consumption by these facilities. More than a dozen other states are reviewing similar proposals.
cointelegraph.comState Licensing Rules Limit Reach of Remote Area Medical Clinics
Remote Area Medical (RAM) operates free clinics that serve patients in need, but varying state licensing requirements restrict volunteer medical professionals from participating across state lines. This results in clinics operating at full capacity without expanding services. The…