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States Brace for Transgender Sports Fallout After Supreme Court Ruling
politics8 days ago

States Brace for Transgender Sports Fallout After Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court ruling affirms states’ power to regulate transgender athletes in girls’ sports, but the country remains split: 27 states have laws protecting bans, 23 lack such laws, and 19 still allow transgender athletes in girls’ events, with four relying on school or athletic-association policies instead of formal state statutes. California and Illinois vow to maintain their protections, while Nevada’s governor is pushing for new legislation in response to the decision. The piece surveys a broad patchwork of approaches across many states, notes ongoing lawsuits and policy fights, and suggests the debate over balancing fair play with transgender protections will continue into the next legislative cycle.

via Fox News|
#gender-identity#politics#sports-policy
Physician Assistants Push for a New Name and Greater Autonomy
healthcare5 months ago

Physician Assistants Push for a New Name and Greater Autonomy

The New York Times Upshot reports that physician assistants are seeking to rebrand themselves as “physician associates” and win broader clinical powers, a change gaining traction in states like Oregon, New Hampshire, and Maine. The PA workforce has grown dramatically since 2000, but the push to rename the role is contentious among physicians and professional groups. State regulations on supervision, collaboration, and prescribing rights remain varied, meaning the move is as much about professional identity as it is about real authority in practice.

via The New York Times|
#healthcare#healthcare-policy#physician-assistants
States Act Quickly to Regulate Facial Recognition Amid Federal Void
privacy-and-technology10 months ago

States Act Quickly to Regulate Facial Recognition Amid Federal Void

States are increasingly enacting laws to regulate biometric data collection amid a lack of federal regulation, with some cases leading to large settlements with tech companies. However, enforcement is challenging, especially against overseas companies like PimEyes, which operate beyond U.S. jurisdiction. Public concern about privacy and facial recognition technology is growing, but federal legislation remains stalled due to industry lobbying.

via NPR|
#biometric-data#facial-recognition#privacy-and-technology
States Target Food Dyes Amid Growing Support for MAHA
health-and-policy11 months ago

States Target Food Dyes Amid Growing Support for MAHA

State legislatures across the U.S. are proposing and enacting laws to restrict or regulate food dyes and additives, driven by consumer demand and political movements like MAHA, amid debates over scientific evidence and industry impacts, with some states banning certain dyes in schools and others requiring warning labels, while a national standard from the FDA is anticipated.

via NPR|
#additives-regulation#consumer-health#food-dyes