Arkansas Sues Major Platform over Allegations of Intentionally Encouraging Kids to Become Addicted

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Arkansas filed a lawsuit Monday against YouTube and its parent entity, Alphabet, alleging that the platform intentionally promotes addictive behaviors that exacerbate mental health issues among youth.

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit in Phillips County Circuit Court against Google LLC, YouTube LLC, XXVI Holdings, Inc., and their parent company, Alphabet, Inc for allegedly breaching the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by engaging in deceptive and detrimental business practices targeting young users, according to the complaint. It contends that the platform’s addictive nature has necessitated millions in state expenditures on expanded mental health services for young individuals.

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Applications Open for $1,000 Bonus to Child Care Workers

Applications are now open for a bipartisan $350 million grant program to support more than 8,000 child care professionals.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer celebrated the launch of the Child Care Stabilization Grant on Monday.

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Michigan Gov. Whitmer Sued over Ban on Contact Sports

The Democrat governor of Michigan is being sued by several parties over her ban of contact sports at the high school level, which was recently extended until February 21. 

Let Them Play, Inc., a non-profit, along with the Michigan Amateur Youth Hockey League and players and parents of high school athletes, brought suit Wednesday against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D), according to a legal complaint. 

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