SCOTUS begins issuing new opinions, with another expected related to the power of federal agencies, the battleground state of Wisconsin gets a ruling on alternative voting sites, and coastal work is being done to help salt marshes withstand hurricanes.

Republicans have put Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress; state legislatures are missing people from working-class jobs, and FDA has advice for formulating the next COVID vaccine for a new strain.

Georgia among bottom 10 states for children's health, despite some improvements, Tropical disturbance causes rare flash flood emergency in southern Florida. Rural Climate Partnership helps rural communities tackle emissions. And New Jersey sees high lead levels in soil, but electric vehicles could improve air quality and health

Merit America expands its training courses for low-wage workers with a $15 million grant from the Crankstart foundation, Inflation slowed slightly in May, suggesting U.S. price growth may be easing. And civil and environmental groups are concerned about working conditions in other countries where critical minerals for the US clean energy industry are mined.

NH leads in child well-being, but chronic absentee rates lower test scores; Judge blocks Florida's transgender youth care ban for minors; Groups challenge proposed refinery near Columbia River; Iowa Hunger Coalition pushes back on SNAP cuts in Farm Bill.

California climate-change groups press for fossil-fuel divestment; As budget deadline looms, CA groups defend Market Match program; Hunter Biden found guilty on all three counts in gun trial; Alabama groups launch training to increase community advocacy.

LA kids rank near the bottom of states for poverty, health, family life; Jury in Hunter Biden gun trial begins deliberations; KY to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities; TX students with disabilities gain workforce training through summer internships.

NV progressive groups react to Trump Las Vegas campaign rally; Trump probation interview set for today (Monday) after hush money conviction; Arkansas receives mixed results in annual Kids Count Data Book; MA could become 11th state with medical aid-in-dying law.

Controversial AZ immigration measure faces legal challenge; Drivers must detour after Highway 22 collapse over Teton Pass; Virginia group hears stories from nationwide climate survivors; Elder financial abuse prevention highlighted during AARP PROTECT Week.

CA makes progress toward conserving 30% of land, water; President Joe Biden says he will not pardon his son Hunter Biden if he's convicted on gun-related charges; Nearly 100% of NV's combustion power plant emissions come from rural regions; Credit limit cuts signal financial woes for some Ohioans.