Kentucky lawmakers are considering new bills that would permit adults to cultivate marijuana for personal use, potentially changing state laws. Kentucky Proposes Laws to Allow Adults to Grow Marijuana for Personal Use Louisville: Right now, only medical marijuana is legal in Kentucky, but that might change soon. If voters get the chance, they could decide…
The North Dakota Legislature is considering bills to regulate AI in political ads and address deepfake concerns North Dakota House Debates AI Regulations for Political Ads and Deepfakes Fargo: The North Dakota House is diving into some serious discussions about AI in political ads. They held a hearing recently where they talked about a bill…
Iowa lawmakers are split on a proposal to buy nine counties from Minnesota, with mixed reactions from both states’ leaders. Iowa Leaders Find Humor in Proposal to Acquire Nine Minnesota Counties Des Moines: So, there’s this wild proposal floating around Iowa about buying nine counties from Minnesota. Some Iowa leaders think it’s a funny idea,…
A coalition of environmental groups outlines key priorities for Arizona’s upcoming legislative session, focusing on climate and water justice. Environmental Groups Push for Climate Justice in Arizona’s 2025 Legislature Arizona: A group of environmental organizations is making its voice heard ahead of the 2025 legislative session. They gathered for a news conference to share their…
New Hampshire enacts laws prohibiting minors from marriage and sex reassignment surgery, among other significant legislative changes. New Laws Ban Minors from Marrying and Getting Sex Reassignment Concord: So, New Hampshire just kicked off the new year with some pretty big changes. Starting January 1, minors can no longer get married or undergo sex reassignment…
Rhode Island’s minimum wage will increase to $15 in 2025, following a series of planned hikes that began in 2021 Rhode Island’s Minimum Wage Set to Rise to $15 by 2025 Providence: Rhode Island is gearing up for a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour in 2025. This change comes after a series of…
New laws in Indiana will change child labor rules, digging regulations, and tax rates starting January 1, affecting many residents. Three New Laws in Indiana Starting January 1 Impacting Labor and Taxes Indianapolis: So, starting January 1, Indiana is rolling out three new laws that are going to shake things up a bit. First off,…
Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court decided that lawmakers cannot access confidential child protective records related to recent child deaths Maine High Court Rules Lawmakers Can’t Access Child Protective Records Augusta: So, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court just made a big call. They said lawmakers can’t get their hands on certain child protective records. This is all…
Ohio has seen 11 shootings involving children this year, prompting calls for stricter gun safety laws and education in schools. Shocking Rise: 11 Shootings by Kids in Ohio This Year Sparks Urgent Call for Gun Legislation Akron: This year, Ohio has had at least 11 shootings involving kids, which is pretty alarming. Many folks are…
