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Illinois State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – A bill that had bipartisan support and is on the governor's desk would remove eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to take a nursing assistant certification exam in Spanish.
                House Bill 5218 requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer the exam and it prevents the department from implementing "impractical" eligibility requirements.
                State Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, said the nursing assistant certification exam is currently...

Lawmaker fears illegal immigrants can take CNA exams, get jobs if Pritzker signs bill

Massachusetts State

If you're thinking of living on your own, you'll need to make about $45,000 per year in most states just to get by. That's roughly the median income needed to cover basic expenses, according to a new analysis by SmartAsset, which looked at estimates for housing, transportation, health care, taxes and other common expenses, as tracked by the MIT Living Wage calculator.

The salary a single person needs to make ends meet in every U.S. state

Colorado State

Oregon State

Recreational marijuana is legal in 24 states, with all but Virginia allowing licensed sales. Prices in these states vary substantially. Among these states, the average price of marijuana and marijuana products varies significantly, with some states having averages more than double those of others. Using data compiled by state regulatory...

These 5 States Have the Cheapest Legal Recreational Marijuana Prices

Lee County, MS

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Verona, MS

Mississippi News Group

Verona, MS - On May 30, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff's Department, in collaboration with the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, executed a search warrant in Verona, MS, following a prolonged investigation into illegal narcotics sales from a local shop according to a press release from the LCSD.

Lee County Sheriff's Department Executes Major Drug Bust in Verona

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Louisiana State

The Motley Fool

Thanks to gas taxes and other factors, some states have lower prices on fuel than others. Check if your state is on the list, and learn other ways to save.

10 States With the Cheapest Gas

Tennessee State

Nashville, TN

The US Sun

A SINGLE mom is worried about ending up on the streets as the state claims she owes $22,000 despite her not being at fault. , applied for unemployment benefits during the pandemic after she lost her job. The expectant mother started getting payments from April 2020 until June 2021 but...

‘I didn’t break a law, it’s not my fault’ mom cries after she’s told she needs to repay $22,000 unemployment benefits

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Hawaii State

GOBankingRates

If you've recently considered moving to Hawaii, you know how expensive the state is compared to much of the rest of the United States. In fact, just 20% of households in the state can afford to buy a...

The Best and Worst Cities in Hawaii for Your Finances

Newark, NJ

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

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

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

New Jersey State

Discover which states have the highest gas taxes and how it affects your wallet. Find out if your state makes the list.

10 States With the Highest Gas Tax

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

The labor-force participation rate was estimated at 44%. Puerto Rico’s unemployment rate remained at 5.8%, marking 29 consecutive months with a rate of 6.5% or less, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, disclosed.

Puerto Rico’s unemployment rate at 5.8% in May

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its final rule, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)’s overtime pay requirements. The rule increases the minimum salary threshold to US$43,888 on July 1 and then to $58,656 on January 1, 2025. This significant change will profoundly impact both business...

Employers Face Major Changes with New Overtime Pay Requirements

South Carolina State

FinanceBuzz

Dreaming of a budget-friendly retirement in South Carolina? Find out which five cities provide an ideal combination of affordability and charm.

5 Best South Carolina Cities to Retire In With Just $2,000 a Month

NewsBreak

Bill would make DMV commissioner subject to Senate confirmation

RALEIGH — A bill filed in the North Carolina House would change the appointment process for the commissioner of the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. House...

Bill would make DMV commissioner subject to Senate confirmation

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