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Can FDA really phase out food dyes? Examines whether the FDA's voluntary approach can actually remove synthetic dyes from food, given that the plan relies on manufacturers rather than a formal ban. Source: Brewbound brewbound.com/news/can-fda-really-phase-out-foo… (link to brewbound.com)
Links: brewbound.com
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2026 Mobility Outlook miniseries: zero-emissions transition An industry survey finds a growing share of U.S. transit agencies adopting or exploring zero-emission buses, with state mandates the leading driver. Source: Mass Transit masstransitmag.com/bus/article/55356946/2026-mo… (link to masstransitmag.com)
Links: masstransitmag.com
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Letter to DHS on surveillance of protesters and advocacy groups Oversight Democrats allege DHS monitored unions and advocacy groups during Minnesota immigration protests, including group chats and financial records. Source: House Oversight Committee Democrats oversightdemocrats.house.gov/imo/media/doc/2026… (link to oversightdemocrats.house.gov)
Links: oversightdemocrats.house.gov
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Bill H.3466: task force on public ownership of gas and electric utilities A bill filed for the 2025-2026 session would create a task force to study bringing Massachusetts gas and electric utilities into public ownership. Source: Massachusetts Legislature malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3466.Html (link to malegislature.gov)
Links: malegislature.gov
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Psychedelics law and policy: state by state A tracker of state bills and laws on psychedelic decriminalization, rescheduling and regulated access across the United States. Source: UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics psychedelics.berkeley.edu/law-and-policy-iframe/ (link to psychedelics.berkeley.edu)
Links: psychedelics.berkeley.edu
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The Week US evening review, July 30, 2026 Notes that abolishing the Senate would need every state's consent under the Constitution, making the proposal unlikely to succeed. Source: The Week theweek.com/edition/theweekus-evening-review-20… (link to theweek.com)
Links: theweek.com
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MN HF 3074: Collective bargaining rights for transportation network company drivers created and regulated, and rulemaking authorized. MN HF 3074 would create collective bargaining rights for transportation network company drivers; on 2025-04-02 it was referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy. Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills openstates.org/mn/bills/2025-2026/HF3074/ (link to openstates.org)
Links: openstates.org
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Dueling plans to restore public safety funding and city jobs emerge in City Council Portland councilors are split between a progressive package to restore community programs and a rival plan to restore police training funds after deep budget cuts. Source: Willamette Week wweek.com/news/city/2026/06/25/dueling-plans-to… (link to wweek.com)
Links: wweek.com
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San Pablo renters face Nov. 3 showdown over strict new rent cap Voters in San Pablo, California, will decide on a new rent cap measure in the November 3 election. Source: Hoodline hoodline.com/2026/09/san-pablo-renters-face-nov… (link to hoodline.com)
Links: hoodline.com
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Free bus rides continue in Richmond GRTC's board approved a fiscal 2027 budget that keeps Richmond's buses fare-free for at least another year even as original funding sources run down. Source: WTVR CBS 6 wtvr.com/news/local-news/richmond/free-bus-ride… (link to wtvr.com)
Links: wtvr.com
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Who Are the Billionaires Behind the $304 Million Effort To Defeat California’s Wealth Tax? Billionaires including Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt are funding a $304 million effort to defeat California's Proposition 40 wealth tax measure. Source: Capital & Main capitalandmain.com/who-are-the-billionaires-beh… (link to capitalandmain.com)
Links: capitalandmain.com
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Georgia Watchlist 2026 CIVICUS reports Georgia has jailed protesters and expanded powers to prosecute critics and monitor online speech. Source: CIVICUS Monitor monitor.civicus.org/watchlist-july-2026/georgia/ (link to monitor.civicus.org)
Links: monitor.civicus.org
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S. 5304: Fairness for Farm Workers Act S. 5304, the Fairness for Farm Workers Act, was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on 2026-08-06. Source: Congress.gov API v3: recently updated bills congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/53… (link to congress.gov)
Links: congress.gov
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Inside the current state of voting rights Most restrictive voting laws passed in 2025 take effect for the 2026 midterms, while other states expanded registration and mail voting. Source: When We All Vote whenweallvote.org/updates/inside-the-current-st… (link to whenweallvote.org)
Links: whenweallvote.org
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FDA to ban artificial food dyes by next year Federal health officials announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes such as Red 40 and Yellow 5 from the U.S. food supply by the end of 2026, largely through industry cooperation. Source: The Washington Times washingtontimes.com/news/2025/apr/22/fda-ban-ar… (link to washingtontimes.com)
Links: washingtontimes.com
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Connecticut to cancel medical debt for thousands statewide Tens of thousands more Connecticut residents are being notified that their medical debt has been erased under a state program that buys and forgives debt. Source: NBC Connecticut nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/connecticut-to-ca… (link to nbcconnecticut.com)
Links: nbcconnecticut.com
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How the biggest renewable energy project in US history finally got built In June, gusts in central New Mexico, a few hours east of Albuquerque, began powering the largest wind farm on the continent, in the biggest renewable energy project in US history. Source: Vox vox.com/future-perfect/507189/sunzia-wind-energ… (link to vox.com)
Links: vox.com
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New Mexico’s Challenges Hold Lessons for the Struggle for Universal Child Care New Mexico is finding out that successfully providing universal child care requires giving teachers a living wage. Source: Truthout truthout.org/articles/new-mexicos-challenges-ho… (link to truthout.org)
Links: truthout.org
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Big Oil’s Midterm Playbook: Spend Big, Say Little Fossil fuel companies and wealthy industry backers spend millions pushing for looser regulations and protections from climate lawsuits. Source: Capital & Main capitalandmain.com/big-oils-midterm-playbook-sp… (link to capitalandmain.com)
Links: capitalandmain.com
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United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby faces rightwing backlash after calling for a national wealth and inheritance tax, saying wealth inequality is a danger to society. Source: The Guardian US theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/20/scott-kirb… (link to theguardian.com)
Links: theguardian.com