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Arkansas
Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
March 31, 2026 02:19 PM EDT
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
A federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
California
Sony Music and University of Southern California settle copyright lawsuit over music used in social media posts - Music Business Worldwide
March 31, 2026 01:51 PM EDT
Music Business Worldwide
USC’s athletics social media accounts allegedly featured 170 Sony-owned songs without permission.
Colorado
Colorado Public Radio reacts after federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding to NPR, PBS
March 31, 2026 05:56 PM EDT
KKTV 11 News
On Tuesday, a federal judge agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from ending federal funding to National Public Radio and the Public Broadcast Service.
Colorado
Federal judge finds Trump violated free speech with order to defund NPR and PBS
March 31, 2026 05:05 PM EDT
Aspen Public Radio
NPR and three public radio stations in Colorado, including Aspen Public Radio, sued the Trump administration in May for First Amendment violations stemming from an executive order that demanded federal agencies strip the company of its federal funding. A federal judge ruled it was “unlawful and unenforceable.”
Colorado
Social media companies must respond to search warrants within 72 hours under new Colorado law; Separate bill still under consideration would require compliance with search warrants within 24 hours
March 31, 2026 01:17 PM EDT
Montrose Daily Press.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bipartisan online safety bill into law Monday, creating a streamlined process for law enforcement to communicate with social media companies about search warrants.
Colorado
'Validating' verdicts: After losing daughter, Colorado mom calls for more social media protections
March 31, 2026 12:38 PM EDT
denver7
Lori Schott said the social media addiction trial in Los Angeles was 'validation' for her family after her daughter died by suicide when she was 18 years old.
Colorado
Social media companies must respond to search warrants within 72 hours under new Colorado law
March 31, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
route-fifty
Separate bill still under consideration would require compliance with search warrants within 24 hours.
Colorado
New Colorado law ensures social media companies will be fined if judicial warrants are ignored
March 31, 2026 12:42 AM EDT
CBS News
Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that ensures some accountability from social media and online dating sites.
Colorado
Western Slope lawmaker's bill requiring social media companies to quickly respond to search warrants becomes law
March 30, 2026 05:17 PM EDT
Vail Daily.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed into law a bipartisan bill aimed at forcing social media companies to swiftly respond to search warrants. Polis, during a bill signing event at the Capitol, said the...
Colorado
Legislation to Protect Children Online, Improve Public Safety Signed Into Law — Colorado Senate Democrats
March 30, 2026 03:38 PM EDT
senatedems
SB26-011 will ensure timely, reliable compliance with search warrants
Georgia
Georgia bill on app age verification lets social media companies off the hook
March 31, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia lawmakers have proposed a bill, SB 467, that would create new age verification standards that be onerous for app stores, app developers and parents.
Georgia
Senators urged to support ban on foreign influence
March 31, 2026 04:15 PM EDT
The Center Square
(The Center Square) – Trying to combat instances like that of a Swiss billionaire influencing American policy on ballots, a digital ad campaign was launched Tuesday seeking to unite Georgia
Iowa
19 Iowa papers could close this week, ending centuries of history
March 31, 2026 08:07 PM EDT
KWWL Television.
Almost 20 local newspapers across Iowa could close their doors after Mid-America Publishing decided to divest from the industry.
Iowa
Deadlocked panel, no action on ethics complaint against Iowa senator - Radio Iowa
March 31, 2026 03:20 PM EDT
Radio Iowa.
The Iowa Senate’s Ethics Committee has failed to agree on how to handle the complaint a Quad Cities attorney filed over a state senator’s social media post, so no action will be taken. Republican Senator Scott Webster of Bettendorf took a screen shot of a constituent’s email that criticized the GOP and posted it on […]
Iowa
A shutdown plan for several small-town Iowa newspapers may not be the end of the story
March 31, 2026 10:56 AM EDT
Iowa Public Radio
The future of more than 20 small-town newspapers and shopping guides is in the air as the publisher seeks new owners. Experts say the future of rural journalism likely depends on digital growth and new funding models, including nonprofit support.
Iowa
Over a dozen Iowa newspapers on the chopping block
March 31, 2026 08:07 AM EDT
KCRG-TV.
The closures are raising concerns from residents about the future of local journalism and the preservation of community history.
Iowa
Possible shutdown of 18 Iowa newspapers raises alarm over future of small-town journalism
March 30, 2026 06:14 PM EDT
KCCI Television.
More than a dozen small-town Iowa newspapers that have documented generations of history may soon disappear as their publisher prepares to shutter.
Kentucky
ACLU of Kentucky represents mother banned from school property over her social media posts
March 31, 2026 02:47 PM EDT
Lexington ABC 36 News.
The ACLU of Kentucky is representing a Letcher County mother in a lawsuit against the Jenkins Independent School District after she was indefinitely banned from all school property.
Kentucky
COMMENTARY: Will lawmakers protect Ky. kids against social media exploitation?
March 31, 2026 12:24 PM EDT
Kentucky Today.
The Kentucky State House passed a bill restricting social media use for kids 15 and younger on March 9. The bill is now stalled in the State Senate. Perhaps a
Louisiana
Victim speaks out after U.S. Airman's revenge porn conviction
March 30, 2026 08:36 PM EDT
KPLC 7 News.
A Southwest Louisiana native, 24-year-old Air Force senior airman Dejuan Landry was found guilty on revenge porn charges after distributing sexual images and videos across social media platforms.
Maine
Cartoonist's take: 'Social media mental health advisory'
March 31, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
The Daily Freeman.
“Social media mental health advisory.” (R.J. Matson, Portland, Maine, via CagleCartoons.com)
Maryland
Maryland lawsuits may be shaped by Meta, YouTube jury verdicts in addiction cases
March 30, 2026 05:55 PM EDT
The Baltimore Sun.
Success in the landmark cases against Meta and Google could mean more lawsuits from Maryland, legal experts say.
Missouri
Missouri House bills could ban, limit kids from using social media; all Missourians could be required to submit ID's
March 31, 2026 07:01 PM EDT
First Alert.
As social media use by kids continues to rise, Missouri lawmakers are trying to get a handle on it
Missouri
Missouri Lawmakers Push for Social Media Safety Laws
March 31, 2026 01:25 PM EDT
WSIL-TV
Missouri Lawmakers Push for Social Media Safety Laws for Children
New York
Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok | KNSS Radio
March 31, 2026 05:26 PM EDT
Audacy, Inc
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New York
Mamdani puts New York City government back on TikTok
March 31, 2026 05:20 PM EDT
Henry Herald.
Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its devices over security concerns about the Chinese social media site. Mayor Zohran Mamdani
New York
'TikTok, we're back': Mayor Mamdani announces return of social media app for NYC government
March 31, 2026 03:24 PM EDT
The Sun Chronicle.
Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country to ban TikTok from its phones over security concerns about the Chinese social media site.
New York
GOA, GOF Secure Permanent Victory as New York Drops Social Media Requirement for Concealed Carry Permits - USA Carry
March 31, 2026 11:37 AM EDT
USA Carry.
Trusted concealed carry news, firearm laws, training tips, and self-defense education for responsible gun owners across America.
New York
New York Times says Pentagon is ignoring court order on press access
March 30, 2026 02:15 PM EDT
The Public Broadcasting Service.
A New York Times attorney claims the Pentagon has flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Defense Department’s headquarters.
New York
New York Times says Pentagon is flouting judge's order blocking access policy
March 30, 2026 01:59 PM EDT
South China Morning Post
The newspaper claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling.
North Dakota
Public notices are part of access, transparency in state government - The Journal
March 31, 2026 04:30 PM EDT
Journal of Nursing and Development.
North Dakota lawmakers have voted at least three times in the past two sessions to continue printing public notices in newspapers. Voters across the state overwhelmingly support printing municipal meeting minutes in their local newspaper each time the question appears on the ballot. Despite this evidence of public support, the state Department of Trust Lands will no longer publish some <a href="https://www.journalnd.com/articles/commentary/public-notices-are-part-of-access-transparency-in-state-government/">[…]</a>
Pennsylvania
Court ruling on kids' social media usage bolsters class action lawsuit involving eastern Pennsylvania schools
March 31, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
The New Castle News.
This weeks’ landmark court rulings against Meta and Google for causing mental health problems in children is giving a boost to a similar class action lawsuit involving Valley public school
Rhode Island
'Indescribable': Rhode Island mom advocates for social media protections after tragedy
March 31, 2026 08:27 PM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
Amanda Zimmer is advocating for checks on digital platforms to protect children because she doesn't want any parent to go through what she experienced.
South Carolina
Upstate woman accused of making threats toward Trump online; Secret Service investigates
March 30, 2026 11:24 PM EDT
WYFF 4.
The Secret Service is investigating after a South Carolina woman allegedly threatened to harm President Donald Trump and his supporters in a post on social media.
Virginia
Experts discuss complications and concerns from social media trial verdicts | Newswise
March 31, 2026 03:45 AM EDT
Newswise, Inc
Back to back jury verdicts against Meta and YouTube in cases concerning child mental health and safety heighten the probability of many more lawsuits to follow. Virginia Tech experts Megan Duncan, Cayce Myers, and Donna Wertalik discuss effects of the case on public policy and consumers, as well as concerns for parents.
