WA Supreme Court upholds capital gains tax just weeks ahead of collection deadline The Washington Supreme Court has ruled in a 7-2 decision to uphold the state's new capital gain tax. Jeanie Lindsay
Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans. The Associated Press
The prosecutor drops charges against 'Rick and Morty' co-creator Justin Roiland The district attorney's office told NPR charges were dropped against Roiland "as a result of having insufficient evidence" to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. Jaclyn Diaz
Michigan is set to repeal its decade-old right-to-work law, a big win for unions Michigan lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's right-to-work law, which allows workers to opt out of paying union dues. Republicans call the move a setback for the state's economy. Rick Pluta
Jack Daniel's v. poop-themed dog toy in a trademark case at the Supreme Court At Wednesday's argument, the justices struggled to reconcile their own previous decisions enforcing the nation's trademark laws and what some of them saw as a potential threat to free speech. Nina Totenberg
Federal court rules Seattle landlords can ask about criminal history A federal court has struck down half of Seattle's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance, which prohibits landlords from asking about prospective tenants’ criminal history. Paige Browning
Meet the Manhattan DA who would bring criminal charges against Trump As speculation mounts that Donald Trump could soon be indicted over hush money payments, Alvin Bragg may have to make a history-making decision. Manuela López Restrepo
Supreme Court hands victory to public school students with disabilities The high court said a deaf student could sue for past damages for not getting the support he needed to succeed in public school. Nina Totenberg
Can banks be sued for profiting from Epstein's sex-trafficking? A judge says yes A trio of lawsuits allege that JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank actively enabled Jeffrey Epstein to run a sex-trafficking ring for underage girls. A judge partially denied a motion to dismiss. Emily Olson
The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights Almost a third of the reservation's 170,000 residents lack access to clean, reliable drinking water. The tribe wants to be able to represent itself in litigation over the Colorado River. Becky Sullivan
