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Jon Parton
Jon Parton is the evening content editor at Courthouse News Service and is based in the Kansas City, Mo. area. Prior to joining Courthouse News, he reported on the Kansas City arts community and worked as a freelance book editor. Follow Jon on Twitter: @JonParton_
Latest Articles by Jon Parton
Judge halts California's Covid misinformation law
The law would have allowed state regulators to discipline physicians who spread misinformation about Covid-19.
California ban on marketing guns to kids hurdles challenge
The law, AB 2571, was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in July last year. It was promptly met with challenges from pro-gun organizations.
Utah sues Biden administration over restoration of 2 national monuments
The boundaries of the two national monuments were greatly reduced by former President Donald Trump.
Abortion rights, Kris Kobach's political future decided on in Kansas primary
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that abortion is a fundamental right under the state Constitution. A ballot question sought to reverse that decision.
Kansans to decide fate of abortion rights in primary election
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that abortion is a fundamental right under the state Constitution. A ballot question seeks to reverse that decision.
'Acting with deliberate indifference': Judge finds Arizona fails to provide prisoners with adequate health care
The ruling marks the latest in a decade-long class action brought by Arizona prisoners.
New computer model can identify cancer mutation cells, study finds
By identifying cancer cells that drive tumor growth, scientists hope to assist doctors in targeting such cells with anti-cancer drugs.
Researchers discover potential ‘anti-cancer’ chemical in sea corals
Scientists say they've been able to synthesize the chemical in a lab in order to begin large-scale testing.