Pennsylvania State

Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) today announced his legislation to increase protections for seniors from financial exploitation passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote. House Bill 2064 authorizes the mandatory reporting and disclosure of essential records to state investigators. Additionally, financial institutions and fiduciaries would be able to temporarily delay transactions linked to suspected financial exploitation and engage in judicial proceedings to protect older adults.

Hogan Bill to Protect Seniors Passes House

The Associated Press

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state Senate approved legislation Thursday that would block state aid from going to any university that boycotts or divests from Israel, following pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country that included demands for divestment. The measure, which passed by a vote of...

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to bar universities and pension funds from divesting from Israel

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Last week, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill that would allow for a pilot program that requires students to put their phones in a locked bag during school hours.The bill's sponsor, state Sen. Ryan Aument who serves Lancaster County (R-36), is a father of two. He said limiting how much time young people spend on their phones will help with mental health and school culture."I think this is a critical step in breaking the addiction for many of our young people This is an addiction, and so if we can get them off the device for six...

PA Senate passes bill that would require students to lock away cellphones during school

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Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Bucks County, PA

Despite a court mandate to fix the commonwealth’s unconstitutional underfunding of school districts, Republican State Representatives Kristin Marcell , Shelby Labs , and Craig Staats voted against a bill that would do just that while benefiting all public school students in Bucks County and across the state.

These Three Bucks County Republicans Voted Against the Pennsylvania House Bill to Fix the State’s Unconstitutional Education Funding

USA TODAY

A bill that would prevent college athletes from becoming employees was approved by a U.S. House committee. The measure could now go to the House floor.

House committee approves bill that would prevent college athletes from being employees

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

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

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

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

Ohio State

The Hill

Republicans in Ohio’s state House passed a bill Wednesday banning transgender students from using bathrooms and locker rooms in K-12 schools and colleges that correspond with their gender identity.  The measure was added at the last minute as an amendment to a Senate bill focusing on the state’s college credit program. The state Legislature went…

Ohio House passes trans bathroom ban

Military.com

The House has advanced a bipartisan proposal that would automatically register young men with the Selective Service System.

Here's Why Lawmakers Want to Automatically Register Men for Selective Service

Massachusetts State

Worcester, MA

Dianna Carney

Pete Davidson, the renowned stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer, is making his way to Massachusetts this week as part of his "Pete Davidson Prehab Tour." Known for his time on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” from 2014 - 2022, Davidson has become a significant figure in the world of comedy.

Why Pete Davidson Is Coming To Massachusetts This Week

North Carolina State

NC Newsline

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

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

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

Wisconsin State

A state law that enabled the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee to block a conservation easement along the Pelican River, shown here, is unconstitutional, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday(Jay Brittain | Courtesy of the photographer) Wisconsin laws that give the Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee the power to block state...

State’s high court rules Legislature can’t block conservation funds after they’ve been budgeted

(The Center Square) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have been encouraged to vote against a bill that implements greater safeguards to ensure that non-citizens aren’t registered to vote in federal elections and imposes consequences if they are. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, filed the Safeguard...

House Democrats encouraged to oppose bill banning non-citizens from voting

Tennessee State

Melissa Alexander came to the Tennessee statehouse to convince members of the Republican party – her party – to adopt gun control measures after a mass shooting at her son's school. A year later, she doesn't feel like she's gotten through to many lawmakers. But there's at least...

Supermajority: A Common-Sense Caucus

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

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10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle

Pennsylvania’s state budget may be more than a week late as Gov. Josh Shapiro and legislative leaders look to iron out a budget agreement, but if...

10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle

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