Colorado State

Georgia State

Rough Draft Atlanta

With housing – particularly affordable housing – in short supply across Georgia, two new state laws about to take effect are aimed at an especially challenging group affected by the shortage: the homeless. The two bills, which the General Assembly passed overwhelmingly this year, are among a host of new laws covering a wide range […]
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Housing bills among new state laws taking effect July 1

Maryland State

Gov. Wes Moore (D), flanked by Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D), signed 275 bills into law on May 9 at his third bill signing this year. File photo by Bryan P. Sears. Inmates might get a break, magic mushrooms might get a fair...

Hundred of new laws go into effect on Monday

Virginia State

WashingtonExaminer

In Virginia, various new laws passed by the General Assembly earlier this year take effect on Monday. The laws passed by the Democratic-held state House and Senate and approved by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) range from making to-go cocktails permanently legal to outlawing child marriage. Here are four of the laws going into effect in […]

Four new laws taking effect in Virginia on Monday

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

North Carolina State

NC Newsline

Thirteen months ago, North Carolina’s Compassionate Care Act, authorizing the use of medical marijuana, sailed through the Senate, only to find little appetite in the North Carolina House. For months Senate Bill 3 has received little attention, while lawmakers have chipped away at legislation that would regulate the sale and distribution of hemp-derived consumables. On […]
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NC’s medical marijuana bill finds new life as state moves to regulate hemp-derived consumables

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

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

Mediaite

President Joe Biden took a swing at Donald Trump during Thursday's debate over the former president's criminal convictions on 34 counts of falsifying business records.
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Trump Sheepishly Bows Head When Biden Says ‘The Only Person on This Stage Who’s a Convicted Felon Is the Man I’m Looking At’

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

South Carolina State

A Piece of Travel

Stephanie Tanner's iconic "How rude!" line from the 1987 sitcom Full House is a phrase that some Americans use more than they'd like to. According to data by Zippia, while some states are brimming with kindness, others could definitely use a crash course in basic manners.

Rudest States in America Ranked From 1 to 50

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

Highlands Ranch, CO

Two fortunate Powerball players from Colorado have yet to come forward and claim their winnings, amounting to a substantial $200,000. Both tickets were bought at locations just miles apart, underscoring the critical need for awareness among potential winners. Unclaimed Powerball Winnings in Colorado. The first winning ticket was a substantial...

Two Colorado Powerball Winners Have Yet to Claim $200,000 in Prizes

On a 36-10 vote, the North Carolina Senate passed sweeping legislation Monday evening that would allow for the use of medical marijuana while strictly regulating hemp-derived consumables. Senator Tom McInnis (R- Cumberland, Moore ) said he had no doubt that the bill sponsor was well-intended in bringing forward House Bill 563, but he could not […]
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NC Senate passes medical marijuana; legislation faces uncertain future as it heads to the House

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

Alabama State

Have you ever stumbled upon a law that left you scratching your head? From quirky to downright baffling, here are some surprising laws still on the books across America. In Alabama, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket. This odd law dates back to the 20th century, aimed at preventing horse theft.

21 Laws You Won’t Believe Exist in the USA

Penrose, CO

CBS Denver

A plea deal has been offered to the married couple who owned the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose where 190 improperly stored bodies were discovered last fall. Jon and Carie Hallford are facing hundreds of charges in Colorado including abuse of a corpse, forgery and money laundering.  The investigation into the funeral home began in early October 2023 when neighbors reported a foul odor to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office. Investigators discovered 190 improperly stored bodies inside the building which was demolished earlier this year. The couple was arrested in Oklahoma in November 2023.  The plea deal for Jon Hallford is...

Plea deal offered to Penrose funeral home co-owners

Denver, CO

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For some in Colorado, summer means outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, boating, spots, etc., but if that's not your jam, how about a summer food tour? Here are three Mexican restaurants you must have on your summer food bucket list. Best Mexican Restaurants In Colorado. Calling anything "the best" is...

3 Popular Mexican Restaurants To Try This Summer In Colorado

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New Colorado laws going into effect Monday

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Several Colorado bills are set to go into law in July after hundreds of bills were signed during the 2024 Colorado...

New Colorado laws going into effect Monday

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