By John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped making a decision on the legality of Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas designed to restrict the power of social media companies to curb content that the platforms deem objectionable. The justices unanimously threw out separate judicial decisions involving challenges brought by tech […]
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped a final determination on whether Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that seek to regulate the content moderation practices of social media companies violate constitutional free speech protections. The justices instead sent the two related cases back to lower courts for additional deliberations on the legal questions […]
Nearly 200 new state laws that were signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis take effect on July 1. Some of those new laws in Florida are drawing national attention and sparking a bit of controversy. READ: New Florida law increases penalties for repeat street racers Here is a breakdown of some of the most notable laws […]
Life for many California residents is about to change on Monday. That’s when several new state laws take effect. They range from a gun tax and a ban on hidden business fees to updated rules on repairing electronic devices, security deposits and school suspensions. Here’s a roundup of seven new laws in California and how […]
The Iowa State Capitol on Feb. 13, 2024. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Dozens of the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect Monday, including measures cutting state boards and commissions, limiting the potency of consumable hemp products and setting new education policies for public K-12 schools. During the 2024 legislative session, […]
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Several new laws go into effect in Virginia on July 1. New Virginia laws taking effect July 2024 Minimum Marriage Age Virginia is the first state in the south to ban child marriage. You must be at least 18-years-old to marry, regardless on if you are emancipated from parents or guardians. […]
Mickey Dollens said he tried to warn people. The state representative who spent the 2024 legislative session fighting to protect Oklahoma’s initiative and referendum process said new laws passed this year will make it more difficult to get future state questions in front of the voters. Dollens, an Oklahoma City Democrat, said House Bill 1105 […]
For many, fireworks are the literal highlight of July 4 celebrations. Ending a day of cook outs, music and summer fun celebrating the birth of our nation with a literal bang. We all know the hassle of getting to the site early to grab the best seats, wrangling a number of friends and family into […]
Gov. Glenn Youngkin put his veto pen to good use this year, striking 201 measures that the Democrat-held legislature sent to his desk. Many of the Democrats’ major priorities were killed off, such as a slew of gun safety bills and legislation to increase minimum wage and establish a legal market for cannabis. But the […]
By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Friday anti-camping laws used by authorities in an Oregon city to stop homeless people from sleeping in public parks and public streets – a ruling that gives local and state governments a freer hand in confronting a national homelessness crisis. The justices ruled […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a spate of new laws that are scheduled to take effect on Monday. There is a measure that creates littering fines for kids and adults who release balloons into the sky, and another that prohibits local governments from setting rules meant to protect outside workers from the risks of extreme […]
Wanting to light up the night sky and show your patriotism on America’s Independence Day on the South Plains? Well, here’s everything you need to know about where to buy fireworks, safety precautions, and the laws on where to pop fireworks around Lubbock. And, perhaps more importantly, where not to! As a reminder, it is […]