U.S. State Policy This section contains all the latest news regarding U.S. State Policy, including legislation issues, state Supreme Court cases, appeals, and decisions. Keep up to date on policy decisions and the reactions of concerned advocacy and lobby groups. Also included are releases from state departments and administrations, such as transportation, environmental protection, education, public health, safety, and many more.

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11:07 ET Match 6 Lotto to Be Drawn Nightly; Drawing Show to Go Hi-Def

The Pennsylvania Lottery's Match 6 Lotto game will be drawn seven nights a week, starting Tuesday, August 29, 2017 – the same night the...

09:29 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $125,000 Won in Philadelphia

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Friday, August 25, drawing was sold at Twin Grocer, 7540 Haverford Ave., Philadelphia....

Aug 25, 2017, 15:44 ET California High Heat Advisory: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers Shade Must Be Made Available for Outdoor Workers

As temperatures are projected to hit triple digits across the state with prolonged heat waves, Cal/OSHA reminds employers with outdoor workers that...

Aug 25, 2017, 09:32 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $125,000 Won in Berks County

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Thursday, August 24, drawing was sold at Kmart, 1 Parkside Ave., Shillington. The...

Aug 24, 2017, 18:28 ET D.C. Requests En Banc Federal Court Hearing On SAF's Wrenn CCW Case

The District of Columbia has filed an appeal with the U.S. District Court of Appeals requesting an en banc hearing in a case recently won by the...

Aug 24, 2017, 15:01 ET New landmark reform law will give youth a chance to erase past mistakes and protect public safety

Landmark juvenile justice reform legislation signed Thursday by Gov. Bruce Rauner will clear roadblocks to success for tens of thousands of...

Aug 24, 2017, 10:29 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $600,000 Split in Westmoreland and Philadelphia Counties

Two winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 tickets sold in Westmoreland and Philadelphia counties split a $600,000 jackpot from the Wednesday, August...

Aug 24, 2017, 10:26 ET Huge Powerball Drawing Creates Big Winners Across PA, New Funds to Benefit Older Pennsylvanians

Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® players did not come away empty-handed in last night's drawing for the game's second-largest jackpot on record. In...

Aug 23, 2017, 18:22 ET Groups File Motion to Strike Agreement that May Limit Doctor-Patient Conversations about End-of-Life Care

Compassion & Choices and Patient Choices Vermont today filed a motion to strike from the court record the state's Consent Agreement with...

Aug 23, 2017, 17:41 ET Rule Withdrawal Ensures Thousands Of Older Illinoisans Can Remain At Home

"AARP Illinois is pleased to hear today that the Illinois Department on Aging intends to withdraw the controversial Community Reinvestment...

Aug 23, 2017, 17:00 ET 'American Greed' Producer Chuck Schaeffer to Keynote "Money Matters" Consumer Conference

Secretary of Banking and Securities Robin L. Wiessmann today announced "Money Matters," a noncommercial investor education conference, will take...

Aug 23, 2017, 15:53 ET Michigan to See Real Benefits from Federal Self-Driving Legislation

The Coalition for Future Mobility ? a growing coalition of twelve transportation, passenger safety, and consumer interest stakeholders ? today...

Aug 23, 2017, 15:33 ET New Hampshire to See Real Benefits from Federal Self-Driving Legislation

The Coalition for Future Mobility ? a growing coalition of twelve transportation, passenger safety, and consumer interest stakeholders ? today...

Aug 23, 2017, 15:22 ET Hawaii to See Real Benefits from Federal Self-Driving Legislation

The Coalition for Future Mobility ? a growing coalition of twelve transportation, passenger safety, and consumer interest stakeholders ? today...

Aug 23, 2017, 14:36 ET Public Interest Groups Urge CA Senate To Deny Gov's Point Man Confirmation To PUC After He Fired Tough Oil Well Safety Regulators & Weakened Safety Rules

Public interest groups are urging the California Senate Rules Committee to demand answers about oil and gas well safety breaches from Governor...

Aug 23, 2017, 13:22 ET Sales Update for Tonight's $700 Million Powerball Jackpot

At Pennsylvania Lottery retailers, tickets are flying off the shelves for tonight's Powerball® drawing, offering the game's second-largest...

Aug 23, 2017, 11:06 ET Pennsylvania Department of State Takes Action Against Charitable Organizations

The Pennsylvania Department of State recently ordered three charitable organizations to cease fundraising until they are in compliance with the...

Aug 23, 2017, 09:59 ET California pending home sales trend lower in July from previous month and year, C.A.R. reports

The strong sales momentum that occurred during the peak home-buying season gave way in July as shrinking housing inventory and waning affordability...

Aug 23, 2017, 09:42 ET Texas Cannabis Industry Association (TCIA) Challenges Governor Abbott

On August 15th, the Texas Cannabis Industry Association (TCIA) submitted a formal complaint to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and to...

Aug 22, 2017, 12:34 ET Surging Sales Push Powerball Jackpot to $700 Million

Powerball's second-largest jackpot on record just got even larger. Surging ticket sales have pushed the Powerball® jackpot for the Wednesday,...

Aug 22, 2017, 12:31 ET Kids Starting at New Schools Need Support to Help Avoid Drugs and Alcohol

Students starting at new schools this fall may need support to help them manage peer pressure, especially around the use of drugs and alcohol,...

Aug 22, 2017, 12:10 ET Colorado Petroleum Council statement on industry commitment to safety, local communities and the environment

Colorado Petroleum Council (CPC) today released the following statement in response to Governor Hickenlooper's proposals on industry safety. The...

Aug 21, 2017, 11:51 ET Bureau of State Parks Announces New Managerial Appointments at Two State Parks in Northern PA

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources officials have announced the appointment of new managers at Hills Creek State Park Complex, Tioga...

Aug 21, 2017, 10:16 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $225,000 Won in Chester County

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Friday, August 18, drawing was sold at Honey Brook Express, 2500 Conestoga Ave., Honey...

Aug 21, 2017, 10:00 ET Powerball Rolls to $650 Million; Big Winners Sold Across PA

The Powerball® jackpot has rolled to a $650 million annuity value for Wednesday, August 23, the game's second-largest jackpot on record. Before...

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11:07 ET Match 6 Lotto to Be Drawn Nightly; Drawing Show to Go Hi-Def

09:29 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $125,000 Won in Philadelphia

Aug 25, 2017, 15:44 ET California High Heat Advisory: Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers Shade Must Be Made Available for Outdoor Workers

Aug 25, 2017, 09:32 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $125,000 Won in Berks County

Aug 24, 2017, 18:28 ET D.C. Requests En Banc Federal Court Hearing On SAF's Wrenn CCW Case

Aug 24, 2017, 15:01 ET New landmark reform law will give youth a chance to erase past mistakes and protect public safety

Aug 24, 2017, 10:29 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $600,000 Split in Westmoreland and Philadelphia Counties

Aug 24, 2017, 10:26 ET Huge Powerball Drawing Creates Big Winners Across PA, New Funds to Benefit Older Pennsylvanians

Aug 23, 2017, 18:22 ET Groups File Motion to Strike Agreement that May Limit Doctor-Patient Conversations about End-of-Life Care

Aug 23, 2017, 17:41 ET Rule Withdrawal Ensures Thousands Of Older Illinoisans Can Remain At Home

Aug 23, 2017, 17:00 ET 'American Greed' Producer Chuck Schaeffer to Keynote "Money Matters" Consumer Conference

Aug 23, 2017, 15:53 ET Michigan to See Real Benefits from Federal Self-Driving Legislation

Aug 23, 2017, 15:33 ET New Hampshire to See Real Benefits from Federal Self-Driving Legislation

Aug 23, 2017, 15:22 ET Hawaii to See Real Benefits from Federal Self-Driving Legislation

Aug 23, 2017, 14:36 ET Public Interest Groups Urge CA Senate To Deny Gov's Point Man Confirmation To PUC After He Fired Tough Oil Well Safety Regulators & Weakened Safety Rules

Aug 23, 2017, 13:22 ET Sales Update for Tonight's $700 Million Powerball Jackpot

Aug 23, 2017, 11:06 ET Pennsylvania Department of State Takes Action Against Charitable Organizations

Aug 23, 2017, 09:59 ET California pending home sales trend lower in July from previous month and year, C.A.R. reports

Aug 23, 2017, 09:42 ET Texas Cannabis Industry Association (TCIA) Challenges Governor Abbott

Aug 22, 2017, 12:34 ET Surging Sales Push Powerball Jackpot to $700 Million

Aug 22, 2017, 12:31 ET Kids Starting at New Schools Need Support to Help Avoid Drugs and Alcohol

Aug 22, 2017, 12:10 ET Colorado Petroleum Council statement on industry commitment to safety, local communities and the environment

Aug 21, 2017, 11:51 ET Bureau of State Parks Announces New Managerial Appointments at Two State Parks in Northern PA

Aug 21, 2017, 10:16 ET Cash 5 Jackpot of $225,000 Won in Chester County

Aug 21, 2017, 10:00 ET Powerball Rolls to $650 Million; Big Winners Sold Across PA

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Aug 18, 2017, 09:18 ET Tufts Health Plan forms MassHealth Accountable Care Organization partnerships with four provider organizations

Aug 23, 2017, 17:41 ET Rule Withdrawal Ensures Thousands Of Older Illinoisans Can Remain At Home

Aug 14, 2017, 13:55 ET Labor Commissioner's Office Files $6.3 Million Misclassification and Wage Theft Lawsuit against Glendale Construction Company

Feb 01, 2017, 10:44 ET PA 2017 Adult Trout Stocking Schedules Now Available

Aug 24, 2017, 15:01 ET New landmark reform law will give youth a chance to erase past mistakes and protect public safety

Aug 14, 2017, 11:14 ET Wolf Administration To Distribute Free Potassium Iodide August 24 for Pennsylvanians Near the State's Five Nuclear Power Plants