As Fourth of July preparations start, make sure you’re up to date on which fireworks you can use and where. While firework displays can be dazzling, they also pose a risk to accidental fires, injury and death. Cities, towns, counties and the state differ in their laws, but here’s a breakdown on what you’re allowed […]
In his first six months in office, Gov. Jeff Landry has pushed a broad conservative agenda that is altering Louisiana’s cultural landscape, from abortion rights to criminal justice to education. That culminated this week with his signing of the first law in the nation mandating that the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school […]
A pet alligator, nicknamed Alice by netizens, was found in Lubbock on Monday, which sent social media into a frenzy with people concerned about the animal’s safety and future – and wondering why there was an alligator in Lubbock. Lubbock Animal Service Director Steve Greene said LAS received a citizen tip on Monday about an […]
(Bloomberg) — China fleshed out laws aimed at punishing supporters of independence for Taiwan, a move intended to pile pressure on the island’s new president. Most Read from Bloomberg Activities that can lead to guilty verdicts include promoting Taiwan’s membership in international organizations and conducting official exchanges and military contacts with other nations, according to […]
Pornhub will cease operating in five more states this summer due to new legislation that requires age verification on adult entertainment websites. The move is in response to a wave of recently-passed laws that require porn websites and other platforms with explicit adults-only content to collect proof of their users’ ages. In all of these […]
On July 1st, two Florida laws liberalizing the state’s restrictions on labor by 16- and 17-year-olds will go into effect. The first law, House Bill 49 allows older teenagers to work longer hours on days when school isn’t in session and allows them to work more than 30 hours a week during the school year […]
The interior ministers of Germany’s federal states are examining whether to introduce a separate criminal offence for cyberbullying. The proposal is included in a draft resolution ahead of a meeting of interior ministers in the city of Potsdam near Berlin from Wednesday to Friday. “Cyberbullying is a growing phenomenon that has so far been underestimated, […]
Jun. 16—What do you call a galaxy that adheres to laws? A legalaxy. Jokes aside, ever since New Mexico created its Spaceport Authority and partnered with Virgin Galactic on spaceflights from the southern New Mexico facility, many have dubbed the state a significant player in the space industry. New Mexico really got moving in the […]
Jun. 16—Staff report COLUMBUS — As Ohioans prepare for fun and adventure during the upcoming summer boating season, the Ohio Department of Commerce Divisions of Liquor Control and Cannabis Control and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) are emphasizing the importance of adhering to alcohol, cannabis and boating laws to ensure a safe and […]
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is seeing lots of action targeting gaps in its vote-by-mail laws. The problem is that it’s in the courtroom and not the legislature. That could make the most populous presidential swing state a hotbed of challenges and conspiracy theories if the November election is close, as expected. The state also […]
Among the three opinions issued Thursday by the Supreme Court was one that shut down an attempt to trademark the double entendre “Trump too small.” The high court was unanimous on the bottom line that the rejection didn’t violate the First Amendment. But the justices fractured on the reasoning in a way that calls into […]
Following a spate of new laws targeting transgender youth and students, advocates for the LGBTQ+ community gathered at the state legislature on Wednesday to condemn the legislation and push for further protections. Organized by Equality NC, a coalition of progressive groups met with lawmakers and delivered speeches outside the Legislative Building as part of the […]