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Supreme Court weighs local governments' climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companiesThe Supreme Court is considering whether local governments can sue oil and gas companies for climate change costs. On Monday, key justices expressed skepticism about the potential flood of litigation if the case from Boulder, Colorado, proceeds. Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the implications of allowing municipalities nationwide to file similar…
A key Republican defends Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola after reports of abusive behaviorBy Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan criticized his Democratic opponent Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman, over allegations of abusive behavior toward members of her staff, which he described as “very disturbing.” But Sullivan’s Republican colleague, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, offered a notable defense of Peltola. The New York Times on…
DAN SULLIVAN: Common sense finally prevails on library books for minorsIn 2021 and 2022, the Craighead County Library in Jonesboro became a flashpoint for the city, the region, the state, and ultimately the nation over the appropriateness of certain books in the children's section. Parents and citizens raised legitimate questions about sexually explicit material placed where young children could easily access it. Defenders…