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February 11, 2022

Police officer’s arrest puts focus on mental health in law enforcement - KLFY

EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) – A police officer in Evangeline Parish is facing charges, after allegedly making deadly threats at a convenience store. Turkey Creek Police Officer Zack Johnson is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, and resisting an officer. “Most officers would walk towards the other officer, but he didn’t. He ran the other way,” said Evangeline Parish Sheriff Char...
February 11, 2022

4 key ways the voting will be different in Texas in 2022 under the new election law - WFAA.com

DALLAS — The March 1 primary kicks off the 2022 election cycle in Texas. It also ushers in the era of voting under the new Senate Bill 1, which was passed by the Texas Legislature last summer despite backlash from voting rights groups across the country. The bill was heralded by Republicans as a method of "election integrity," while Democrats criticized the legislation as a way to restrict ac...
February 11, 2022

'We must work together': Law enforcement encouraged to collaborate to combat rising crime in Franklin County suburbs - 10TV

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — The Franklin County Chief’s Association says violent crime across Franklin County has increased 22% over the past two years. A report from the organization shows that there have been an 85% increase in aggravated assault cases and a 47% increase in robberies within the county’s suburbs. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jim Gilbert is a member of the organi...
February 11, 2022

Take 2 Podcast: Clean Slate Law, digital driver's license debate, state tax cut - KUTV 2News

<p>Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & John Dougall, State Auditor for Take 2 Podcast. (KUTV){/p} Host: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group & John Dougall, State Auditor Clean Slate Law goes into effect: Passed in 2019 delayed by pandemic Individuals must remain conviction-free for five to seven years (depending on the level of the offense) to qualify. Covered offenses i...
February 11, 2022

Manitou Springs says law prohibits city from releasing marijuana sales tax revenues to the public - KRDO

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Manitou Springs City leaders are setting the record straight and answering a popular question when it comes to marijuana sales tax revenues. That amount is not available to the public, and city officials say they are legally obligated to keep it that way. "We frequently get questions from the public and the news media about the marijuana sales tax," said Alex ...
February 11, 2022

Law enforcement activity closes portion of Hwy 41 - KSBY San Luis Obispo News

UPDATE (4:40 p.m.) - Sheriff's officials say the incident off Highway 41 on Friday afternoon turned out to be a spoof call. The scene has been cleared and reopened to traffic. ___ (4:06 p.m.) - Highway 41 West is closed between Toro Creek Rd. and Old Morro Rd. because of law enforcement activity. Authorities were called to the area of Highway 41 and Toro Creek Rd. shortly before 3:30 p.m. on ...
February 11, 2022

Indiana lawmakers move forward with rape law revision - Fox 59

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that advocates said would close a loophole in Indiana’s rape law. House Bill 1079 passed the Indiana House on an 86-3 vote last month. Although a similar bill did not get a hearing in the Senate last year, it’s scheduled to be heard by the Senate corrections and criminal law committee Tuesday. “As a survivor, you don’t get that m...
February 11, 2022

Kansas governor, local law enforcement discuss safety issues surrounding Larned State Hospital - KWCH

(WIBW) TOPEKA, Kan. (KWCH) - Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday sat down with law enforcement leadership from Pawnee and Barton counties about the ongoing safety issues facing Larned State Hospital. Barton County Brian Bellendir put out a release on Friday, saying that the hospital has been the topic of conversation in law enforcement circles due to their “inability to accept emergency commitments ...
February 11, 2022

Law Professors... Again - See Also - Above the LawAbove the Law - Above the Law

Not The Preferred Nomenclature: Law professors tend to concentrate on using one racial slur in class, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t others. Firm Announcements: Choate Hall issues raises. Weil does not… yet. We Don’t Talk About Cuomo: For some reason Andrew Cuomo is still around. New Feature: We’re testing out a new feature here that tries to bring back some of the magic from our old “No...
February 11, 2022

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox Signs $193M Tax Cut Into Law - U.S. News & World Report

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a $193 million tax cut into law Friday in a move that parallels actions throughout the country in red and blue states flush with cash from higher-than-projected tax revenue and federal coronavirus relief dollars. “All together, these tax cuts will return hard-earned money to Utah families and alleviate current inflationary pressures,” Cox sai...