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Kansas State

Starting today in Kansas, providers are supposed to ask patients why they are getting an abortion. A Florida law goes into effect allowing people who shoot bears on their property a "Stand Your Ground" type defense. It's July 1, so states across the country are putting laws into effect. From...

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. For nearly a century, Georgia has stood as one of only four states to allow plaintiffs to sue insurance companies directly after accidents involving tractor-trailers. This long-standing provision, a thorn in the side of insurers and a crucial safeguard for public safety and for ensuring fair compensation, is about to change — and not for the better.

Georgia’s new trucking accident law: A step backward for public safety

The Independent

 A new federal lawsuit challenges a Georgia law that expands cash bail and restricts organizations that help people pay bail so they can be released while their criminal cases are pending.Senate Bill 63, which was signed into law last month by Gov. Brian Kemp and which takes effect July 1, includes a section that limits people and organizations from posting more than three cash bonds in a year unless they meet requirements for bail bond companies. That means passing background checks, paying fees, holding a business license, securing the local sheriff’s approval and establishing a cash escrow account or...

Federal lawsuit challenges Georgia law that limits many people or groups to posting 3 bonds a year

The streets of Georgia will witness a significant crackdown on illegal street racing from July 1. New measures are being put in place to deter this dangerous activity and ensure public safety. Sweeping Measures Introduced. Lawmakers and community leaders have expressed strong support for the new regulations meant to tackle...

Georgia’s New Laws Target Illegal Street Racing with Severe Penalties from July 1

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Texas State

Latin Times

With the migrant crisis at the forefront of this election cycle, at least 11 Republican-led states are trying to enact measures to curb immigration by empowering state and local police officers to arrest undocumented migrants, a New York Times article detailed. The most salient of them all has been passed...

11 Republican-led states have now pushed laws allowing local authorities to crack down on immigration

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Tennessee State

Florida State

InsideEdition

The wife of therapist pretended to be her and may have counseled hundreds of unknowing patients, state health officials said. The therapist denied any wrongdoing and surrendered her licenses, authorities said.

Fake Therapist May Have Counseled Hundreds of Unsuspecting People, State Officials Say

Bacon County, GA

On Monday, a search at a Bacon County home by investigators resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine. However, the suspects are currently not in custody.

Drug Bust Uncovers Methamphetamine and Cocaine in Bacon County Residence

Adel, GA

Last Friday, two men were arrested on charges following a joint investigation into drug trafficking in Adel, culminating in a search at their home. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), the search took place on Friday, June 28, at the residence of 28-year-old Shyiem Marquon Banks and 36-year-old Roderick Dion Collins. Investigators discovered a substantial quantity of drugs, including 210 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 3.2 pounds of suspected marijuana, 13 grams of suspected alpha-PVP (Flakka/bath salts), over 90 suspected oxycodone tablets, and 2 firearms.

Two Arrested in South Georgia Drug Bust Uncovering Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Firearms

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

In a nationwide operation conducted by the U.S. Marshals from May 20th to June 24th, 200 missing children were recovered. This operation, named “We Will Find You Too,” targeted areas with a high concentration of missing and endangered children across the entire country. Children Rescued from Dangerous Situations.

US Marshals Recover 200 Missing Children in Nationwide Operation (Video)

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Oregon State

Fox News

In past debates over 'microaggressions' in this category of offensive speech, I have objected that it is all hopelessly vague and highly controversial.

Microaggression madness in Oregon could cost doctors their license

The Hill

New gas export projects will likely remain in limbo for many months despite a judge halting the Biden administration’s pause on approving such projects on Monday. The administration still has discretion in its review of new projects, and experts don’t expect it to approve any ahead of the November election, in which President Biden looks to face…

Gas export projects likely to remain in limbo despite court ruling

Thomas County, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Thomas Jefferson Johnson (1793-1847), who came from Pulaski County to southwest Georgia in the early 1820s to establish a plantation, was one of the legislators responsible for the creation of Thomas County in 1825. The county was named for one of Johnson’s relatives, soldier-architect Gen. Jett Thomas (1776-1817). Johnson built his first house on the […]

Pebble Hill Plantation, Circa 1825, Thomas County

NewsBreak

WABE's Week In Review: Georgia has several new laws in effect and a state detention center leads the nation in deaths

–Rahul Bali looks at new housing laws in effect now. –Juma Sei has more on more than a dozen education-related laws. –Sam Gringlas reports on a...

WABE's Week In Review: Georgia has several new laws in effect and a state detention center leads the nation in deaths

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