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Letter from the Editor: A spotlight on issues can lead to new laws, policies
We don’t necessarily take credit for new laws because we usually are highlighting issues that the people deeply involved in ...
An ex-SJPD cop charged with violent road rage got leniency because of his military service under a new law. Was that the intent?
George Brown benefited from an expansion of the state’s military diversion statute, which suspends criminal charges for ...
Social Security Administration sends misleading email lauding Trump's new tax cuts law
The Social Security Administration has sent a misleading email to beneficiaries stating President Donald Trump's sweeping tax ...
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New law closes loophole in sex offender registry
A new law signed Monday by the governor will strengthen Pennsylvania’s efforts to protect children from sexual abuse in youth ...
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What new laws are now in effect in New Mexico in July 2025?
The month of July ushers in a new fiscal year – and many new laws that are now in effect in the state of New Mexico.
Dozens of new Florida laws now in effect. Here's how they could impact you.
The stripping of fluoride from municipal drinking water supplies and student cellphone restrictions are just two of more than ...
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New law requiring all passengers to wear seatbelts now in effect in Virginia
A slew of new laws is now in effect in the Commonwealth, including a new driving law. All passengers in a vehicle, even those ...
Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1. Here's what each one means
Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect on July 1 after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 11 more the day before. Here is what ...
Drug makers sue to block new Oklahoma law that targets drug costs
A federal lawsuit is targeting a new Oklahoma law that puts conditions on how much drug manufacturers can charge when selling ...
New Tennessee law will suspend driver's license of teens found guilty of bullying
A new law in Tennessee law would revoke the licenses of teenagers for up to a year if convicted of bullying or cyberbullying ...
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New laws strengthen laws on derelict vessels
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - New Florida legislation strengthening the law dealing with derelict vessels went into effect July 1, ...
An Iowa law rolling back trans civil rights protections in the state has taken effect. Here’s what to know
The new rollback of protections is the latest attack on trans people in the U.S. and part of a broader movement across ...