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Amos Miller Fights for Freedom to Sell Raw Milk Products Beyond Pennsylvania, Asserts Commonwealth’s Commerce Authority Overreach

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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Amos Miller, a Pennsylvania farmer, is seeking a court order that would allow him to sell his products outside the state. Miller’s lawyers argue that the current ban on sales, imposed by the Commonwealth, exceeds its authority in regulating commerce in other states. They believe this restriction would cause irreparable harm to Miller, his business, and his customers. Moreover, Miller’s legal team is requesting a clause in the court order that explicitly disavows his connection to a website falsely claiming to sell his products and orders the website owner to cease … Read more

Kansas Senate Introduces Bill to Limit Health Officers’ Authority Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Senate is once again attempting to revise public health laws in response to criticism of the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, a bill to remove health officers’ authority to issue orders was passed, as was a bill guaranteeing visitation access to hospitalized family members. However, neither bill had enough votes to override a potential veto. In November 2021, backlash against the pandemic response prompted Republicans to call the state’s first special legislative session, leading to the passage of a bill targeting employer vaccine mandates. Democratic Governor Laura … Read more

Seattle Police Regain Authority to Arrest Graffiti Vandals as Court Reverses Controversial Ruling

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Seattle, WA — Seattle police have regained the authority to make arrests related to graffiti, following the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to overturn a previous ruling that prohibited officers from making such arrests. The court’s reversal comes after a lawsuit filed against the city, where four protestors claimed their First Amendment rights were violated when they were arrested for writing chalk messages outside a police station. Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced the Ninth Circuit’s decision on Friday, emphasizing the importance of enforcing laws against graffiti property destruction. Graffiti has become a significant concern in … Read more

OpenAI Faces Potential Ban in Italy as Data Protection Authority Accuses Breach of EU Privacy Rules

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Milan, Italy – The Italian Data Protection Authority (IDPA) has accused OpenAI of violating privacy and data protection regulations in the European Union (EU). According to a statement from the IDPA, OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology allegedly breaches the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which governs information privacy within the region. The IDPA’s allegations stem from a recent investigation into OpenAI’s data scraping practices, prompted by complaints from civil society organizations. These organizations claim that OpenAI collected personal data without proper consent. It is essential to note that the IDPA’s statement does not imply guilt, and … Read more