Swan's Picks: Gun control, abortion, and free speech--important topics make local news this week

How Texas forces companies to stay neutral on gun control - or lose business (dallasnews.com)

California Judicial Council Sued for Illegal Scheme to Fund Courts through Late Fees; San Mateo Court Stops Collecting Millions in Outstanding Debts and Waits for Governor and Legislature to Act. - LCCRSF

Oklahoma becomes first state to ban almost all abortion access (19thnews.org)

The Cityhood Movement Is Defeated in Metro Atlanta - Bloomberg

Opinion | A local official sued me for speaking up, but Wisconsin can protect others | Guest Columns | captimes.com

New York Transit Agency Intentionally Slowing Buses to Punish Riders for Fare Evaders (vice.com)

Ron DeSantis billionaire contributors include Publix, Koch families (heraldtribune.com)