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  • The Kansas Supreme Court has ruled that its members do not have to recuse themselves from a case involving a legislative effort to redefine the court's powers in appointing state chief district judges. The chief justice has already recused himself, but the other six members of the court have not. Read more at The Kansas City Star.
  • A bill setting a default mens rea has advanced out of the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill has already passed the state House of Representatives unanimously. Read more at The Mackinac Center.
  • The Cleveland City Council has voted to restrict tobacco and e-cigarette sales in the city to those aged 21 and over. Read more at Fox 8.