Washington State

New overtime-pay regulations took effect on July 1, which the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) passed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. According to a press release, the new rule extends overtime protections for millions of salaried workers. “For more than 80 years, the 40-hour workweek has been a pillar...

New Overtime-Pay Rule Takes Effect

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

Carson City, NV

Military Times

A federal court ruling last month directs a female civilian mariner to go through worker's comp channels to address allegations that her skipper raped her.

Mariner alleging rape on sealift ship must apply for worker’s comp

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

Georgia State

Perry, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

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 Center Square

(The Center Square) – The number of insured unemployed individuals increased by 26,000 to 1,858,000, in the week ending June 29, the highest level since November 2021.
                Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims reached 238,000, marking an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 234,000.
                These numbers were higher than expected, according to the Department of Labor, and are signs of a slowing job market.
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Unemployment insurance claims continue to rise

Connecticut State

The US Sun

RESIDENTS in certain zip codes can expect to see a rise in electric rates this summer. The state with a reputation for high energy costs will see price hikes starting July 1. Customers of Eversource Energy in Connecticut will see an overall increase of $8 on their electric bills for the second half of 2024, reported […]

Americans will pay nearly $100 more on electricity bills in just weeks – but the price hike depends on your zip code

You'll need to earn around $25 per hour to live on your own in the United States' 25 largest cities. That's a median figure: You'll need more in cities like San Francisco or Boston, and less in San Antonio or Detroit. The money covers a single person's basic expenses like housing in a studio apartment, food, health care and transportation, based on estimates from the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute's Living Wage Family Budget calculator.

How much a single person needs to earn to live alone in the 25 largest U.S. cities

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

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

FinanceBuzz

You don't have to work in person to have a good salary. Here are 15 work-from-home jobs that pay at least $25 an hour.

15 Work-from-Home Jobs That Pay at Least $25 an Hour

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

NJ Spotlight

In the final week before the annual budget deadline, state lawmakers have once again added hundreds of last-minute line items to a spending bill they are now planning to send to Gov. Phil Murphy for final approval on Friday. The negotiated budget that Democrats who control the Legislature plan to...

Lawmakers bulk up budget with $600M in last-minute spending

Initial jobless claims measures the number of individuals who filed for unemployment insurance for the first time during the past week. In the week ending June 29th, initial jobless claims were at a seasonally adjusted level of 238,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's figure. The latest reading is higher than the forecast of 234,000 jobless claims.

Unemployment Claims Up 4K, Worse Than Expected

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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Final hearing June 10 on SR 520 bridge toll changes

The Washington State Transportation Commission will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday, July 10, on its proposal to change toll rates on the State Route 520...

Final hearing June 10 on SR 520 bridge toll changes

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