State Law News Monitoring

Religious leaders to report child abuse under new Washington State law

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new mandate in Washington now requires clergy members to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5375, which aligns the responsibilities of clergy members with those of doctors, teachers and …

Agreeing with California, judge says state law doesn’t apply to federal immigration facilities

The federal judge also denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by the GEO Group. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — A third-party contractor that provides services at federal immigration facilities has no standing to challenge a California health-and- …

New state law could threaten future of UCA’s Chinese cultural center

A new law passed this spring by the Arkansas Legislature could force the closure of a program at the University of Central Arkansas dedicated to Chinese culture and language. It will also force Little Rock to end its “sister city” relationship with a city …

Local, state law enforcement leaders named in lawsuit

This week, residents of the Round Valley Indian Reservation in Mendocino County filed suit against a number of law enforcement agencies involved in a two-day 2024 operation. The complaint targets Mendocino County Sheriff Matt Kendall, Humboldt County …

Former NFL star Steve Smith Sr faces lawsuit over alleged affair under unusual state law: report

Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former NFL star and current analyst Steve Smith Sr. is now facing a legal battle months after a man accused the five- …

County Council Affirms Commitment to Upholding State Law

TACOMA – Today (April 29, 2025), the Pierce County Council voted 4-3 to adopt Resolution No. R2025-139s, affirming the county’s commitment to public safety, equity, and inclusive access to services for immigrants, refugees, and all residents. The …

Maspeth leaders reject proposed cannabis dispensary near elementary school, cite state law violations

The entrance to P.S. 58 on Grand Avenue, which local leaders say is too close to a proposed cannabis dispensary under state law. Via Google Maps A broad coalition of elected officials, civic leaders and Community Board 5 is calling on state regulators to …

Kentucky Attorney General Coleman defends state law

New state law protects people who save babies or pets from hot cars

OLYMPIA — A bill signed into Washington law on Wednesday protects people who save babies or pets from hot cars from liability for any damage to that vehicle, so long as certain conditions are met. To qualify for civil immunity, the person must do the …

Mother of teen killed at Hanford Mall fears a state law could 'rob' them of justice

HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- An empty bed, trophies and medals on the wall -- 17-year-old Lorenzo Sanchez's room where he left it. "Lorenzo was a very happy kid, very athletic. His smile was just warming. He was a very humble kid," says Julia …

Colorado lawmakers pass bill that would codify voter protections into state law

DENVER — Colorado lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would codify voter protections into state law. Senate Bill 25-001, also known as the Colorado Voting Rights Act, would enshrine protections from the federal Voting Right Act into Colorado law and …

Trump’s New Jersey Golf Clubs Can Keep Selling Alcohol—For Now—Despite President’s Felony Conviction. Here’s Why.

Topline Two of Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf clubs are still serving alcohol nearly a year after the state opted not to renew their liquor licenses amid questions over whether his felony conviction disqualifies him under state law—thanks to another …

Georgia State Law Holds Highest Bar Passage Rate for First Timers

ATLANTA — Georgia State University College of Law now has the highest bar exam passage rate for first-time test takers in the state of Georgia, at 73.9 percent. This passage rate surpassed the 50 percent passage rate for first timers at both Emory …

Father charged in toddler's accidental shooting death on Easter

Jacksonville City Council member Nick Howland alleges the city is keeping a registry of individuals who openly carry firearms in city buildings, potentially violating a state law. The registry reportedly lists names, contact information, and gun types, and …

Massachusetts rarity: Greater Boston town rejects immigrant protection petition

Massachusetts towns and cities are proceeding with caution as the Trump administration steams ahead in its crackdown on illegal immigration, with residents in one suburb rejecting a “safe communities” petition. As some municipalities rushed to reaffirm …

Ex-commissioner wants city of Sarasota to cover legal fees after ethics complaints

Former Sarasota City Commissioner Erik Arroyo is asking the city to reimburse more than $10,000 in legal fees he spent fighting ethics complaints that had not previously been reported. Three local residents — Harrison Lovisa, Laura Bowers and Bill Farber — …

Local lawmakers succeed in sending strip-search bill to governor

Area House members have helped advance a bill to make it easier for peace officers to strip search county jail inmates. Rep. Caleb Hinkle (R-HD 68) and Rep. Jedediah Hinkle (R-HD 67), who represent parts of Belgrade and nearby areas, were among the 62 …

The school board is more interested in scapegoating than governing

 If you give me six lines written by the hand of the most honest of men, I will find something in them which will hang him. – Cardinal Richelieu Absolutism, centralized control, and crushing any sign of disagreement were the hallmark traits of the French …

Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban

Key Points: The bill would outlaw encampments on university and community college campuses Opponents fear the bill could violate First Amendment rights and lead to arbitrary enforcement The measure goes beyond existing state law that allows universities …

Presentan en Miami el libro 'El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire', el jueves 8 de mayo

El libro está firmado por Jesús Romero, exoficial de inteligencia naval de EE.UU., y Steve Tochterman, exagente especial retirado de la FAA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El libro El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire se …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Establishes Collaboration with FinGurú

FinGurú and MSI² Seek to Enhance Strategic Information, Innovation, and Expert Analysis MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), a conservative, nonpartisan think tank founded …

Gateway Hispanic begins collaboration with the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

The partnership between MSI² and Gateway Hispanic will strengthen political and strategic analysis from a Latino and bilingual perspective MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, the bilingual politics and current …

Gateway Hispanic inicia colaboración con el Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

La alianza entre MSI² y Gateway Hispanic fortalecerá el análisis político y estratégico desde una perspectiva latina y bilingüe MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, el medio bilingüe de política y …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Wins Passage Of Historic Climate Impact Legislation

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN WINS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC CLIMATE IMPACT LEGISLATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today heralded the Legislature’s …

2025-60 DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH INVESTIGATION

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONDUCTING UNATTENDED DEATH …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to California on Friday, May 2, to attend …

Peruvian National Extradited for Overseeing Call Center That Threatened and Defrauded Spanish-Speaking U.S. Consumers

A resident of Lima, Peru, accused of operating a large fraud and extortion scheme, was extradited to the United States and made her initial appearance in Miami federal court, the Department of Justice and U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced today. …

Four Mexican Nationals Residing Unlawfully in the United States Charged for Their Roles in an International Conspiracy ...

Four Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States have been charged for their roles in an international human smuggling conspiracy that illegally brought aliens across the Canadian border to the United States for profit. Edgar Sanchez-Solis, …

Justice Department Addresses Religious Discrimination in Lawsuit for Former Teacher Denied Exemption from Vaccine ...

The Justice Department today announced that a federal judge has approved a consent decree that settles its lawsuit against the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lawsuit alleges ASTEC …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC)  …

Treatment Communities of America Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery

For five decades, Treatment Communities of America (TCA) has been advocating for effective, person-centered substance use disorder treatment. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Treatment Communities of America (TCA), a …

While the World Debates Education Reform, $4bn Credit Union Funds Radical AI, Cash and Career App for Local Youth

$10,000 United Federal Credit Union grant for earn-and-learn app 'Life Hub' shows early signs of sound financial behaviour change in B&GC youth. AR, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For the 4.5% of U.S. households …

EnSpot Political Helps Slash Campaign Spending with Data-Driven Digital Outreach

WEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the political landscape continues to grow more competitive and expensive, EnSpot Political is revolutionizing how political candidates connect with voters—delivering precision- …

New HHS Trans Report Counters Medical Care Consensus

New Federal Report on Transgender Youth Care Advises Against Medical Care for Highly Suicidal Population NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report …