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Ninth Circuit: States can regulate prediction markets as gambling
politics1 month ago

Ninth Circuit: States can regulate prediction markets as gambling

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that states may regulate prediction markets like gambling, a major blow to Kalshi and other platforms that have operated under federal licenses. The decision, which ties Kalshi’s sports-event contracts to sports gambling and allows state gaming laws and taxes to apply, could empower states to shut down certain prediction sites and creates a circuit split with the Third Circuit, setting up potential Supreme Court review as related cases progress nationwide.

via CNN|
#gambling#kalshi#ninth-circuit
politics4 months ago

Trump backs federal rules for prediction markets in regulatory clash

Trump endorsed federal oversight of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, urging the CFTC to set rules so the new markets can thrive amid a growing clash with state regulators who accuse the platforms of flouting gambling laws; the CFTC, led by Trump appointee Michael Selig, has backed the industry in lawsuits against New York, Illinois and Minnesota, and Trump Jr. has ties to Kalshi and Polymarket through advisory roles and investments.

via Politico|
#cftc#kalshi#politics
States Diverge on COVID Vaccine Access as Federal Guidance Lags
health5 months ago

States Diverge on COVID Vaccine Access as Federal Guidance Lags

A UNC-Chapel Hill study of all 50 states found 31 strengthened COVID-19 vaccine infrastructure/access, 13 weakened it, and five did both during April–December 2025, amid missing federal guidance. States used standing orders, insurance directives, executive actions, and legislation to shape access; many expanded pharmacist vaccination authority and issued their own recommendations, with 28 states no longer relying solely on CDC guidance as of January 2026. The paper warns continued state-level policy divergence could determine how vaccines are accessed until a stable national framework is established.

via CIDRAP|
#covid-19#health#pharmacist-scope-of-practice
CFTC Takes Federal Side in Prediction Market Fight Against States
business7 months ago

CFTC Takes Federal Side in Prediction Market Fight Against States

The CFTC, led by Chairman Michael Selig, filed a friend-of-the-court brief backing Crypto.com and arguing that prediction markets fall under federal regulation rather than state gambling laws, signaling a major stance in the clash over how these platforms should be regulated as states like Massachusetts and Nevada push restrictions and industry advocates tout the markets as financial exchanges under CFTC oversight, with Kalshi reporting large trading volumes such as for the Super Bowl.

via NBC News|
#business#cftc#cryptocom
US Regulators Clash with Kalshi and Polymarket Over Booming Prediction Markets
business7 months ago

US Regulators Clash with Kalshi and Polymarket Over Booming Prediction Markets

Regulators and lawmakers across the US are escalating legal battles against prediction-market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing they operate like unregulated gambling and should face state licensing; the CFTC is defending its exclusive federal jurisdiction as lawsuits, injunctions, and new bills mount. The market has seen huge volumes (e.g., over $1B on Kalshi during the Super Bowl), spurring traditional sportsbooks to launch competing platforms. Courts are weighing whether these event-derivative contracts fall under federal commodities law or state gaming rules, with potential Supreme Court involvement. The debate centers on consumer protections, insider trading risk, and the future of a nationwide regulatory framework rather than patchwork state laws.

via The Guardian|
#business#cftc#kalshi
University of Florida Cuts All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Positions in Compliance with State Law
education2 years ago

University of Florida Cuts All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Positions in Compliance with State Law

The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions and closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer due to a new state rule prohibiting such programs, redirecting $5 million in funds to faculty retirement. The move is in accordance with a Florida regulation banning state funds for DEI programs and "political or social activism," which Gov. Ron DeSantis praised, while others, including Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford, criticized the decision as intolerant and out of step with public institution values.

via NBC News|
#diversity#education#equity-and-inclusion
"Supreme Court's Landmark Decisions on Social Media Regulation"
technology-law2 years ago

"Supreme Court's Landmark Decisions on Social Media Regulation"

The Supreme Court is set to decide the constitutionality of Texas and Florida laws that restrict social media companies from removing posts or accounts based on viewpoint, sparking a debate over state control of online speech. The ruling could have far-reaching implications for federal and state efforts to regulate social media, with tech companies arguing that the laws give the government too much control over online speech, while states warn of social media giants' powerful grip on political discourse. The decision is expected to impact issues beyond business, including children's safety and artificial intelligence, and could shape the future of American democracy.

via The Washington Post|
#first-amendment#social-media#state-regulation
"Colorado Funeral Home Owners' Lavish Spending Uncovered as Nearly 200 Abused Corpses Found"
crime2 years ago

"Colorado Funeral Home Owners' Lavish Spending Uncovered as Nearly 200 Abused Corpses Found"

Court documents reveal that a Colorado funeral home, Return to Nature Funeral Home, had been reported for mistreating corpses and improper refrigeration by the Fremont County coroner as early as 2020, but no action was taken by the state agency responsible for oversight. The funeral home, which had weak regulations and no routine inspections, allegedly stored nearly 200 decomposing bodies and used funds from grieving families for lavish personal expenses. The owners, Jon and Carie Hallford, have been charged with abuse of a corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery. Families, like Tanya Wilson, who hired the funeral home, were shocked to discover that their loved ones' remains were not properly handled.

via The Associated Press|
#abuse-of-corpse#colorado#crime