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TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says
TikTok agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, according to the plaintiff's law firm.
Judge blocks Trump administration SNAP restrictions on soda, candy
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks.
Trump SNAP funding restrictions in MD, states halted by judge
A federal judge sided with Maryland and a coalition of Democratic-led states, halting the enforcement of new conditions on billions in federal food assistance under the USDA.
Social media companies to pay $27M to settle Kentucky school district lawsuit
A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis.
Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health
Meta reached a settlement in the first case set for trial seeking to make social media companies cover the costs that school districts say they have incurred to combat a mental health crisis.
YouTube, Snap, TikTok settle school district’s social media addiction claims
Alphabet's YouTube, Snap and TikTok have reached settlements in the first case set for trial in litigation involving social media addiction claims.
House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
The U.S. House passed its version of a five-year farm bill after stripping a provision that would have blocked some lawsuits against pesticide makers.
MCAP hosts Annual Advocacy Day Luncheon 2026
The Maryland Community Action Partnership hosted its annual Advocacy Day luncheon on Feb. 5 to address 2026 legislative priorities.
MD joins lawsuit over USDA funding conditions
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new conditions placed on USDA funding.
Federal jury finds Meta and Google liable in social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury found Alphabet's Google and Meta liable for $3 million in damages in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit that will influence thousands of similar cases against the tech companies.
MD Senate committee advances budget, aspires to leave with $250M surplus
The Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee advanced a $70 billion budget, aiming for a $250 million surplus and increased funding for childcare and mental health.
Food stamp recipients sue USDA over restrictions on sugary drinks, candy
Food stamp recipients sued the USDA to undo Trump administration efforts to prevent them from using benefits to buy certain products.
