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ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over a new state law that advocates say protects 2nd Amendment freedoms. But critics, including the city of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Jackson County and the U.S. Justice Department, say it’s unconstitutional because it allows state law to nullify federal law. An attorney for the Justice Department pointed to what he called “subs...

B.C.'s Motor Vehicle Act prohibitions against cellphone aren't just about talking or texting but extend to other behaviour that could distract a driver, a B.C. Supreme Court judge says. Just picking up or moving a cellphone while driving could result in a Motor Vehicle Act fine. (via Pexels) Simply holding or moving a cellphone while driving is enough to trigger B.C. Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) p...

Agency: Attorney General Media contact: Lynsey Mukomel 517-599-2746 Public inquiries: 517-335-7622 LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in filing a brief with the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts arguing that a federal law, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), does not shield gun manufacturers ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Many school districts statewide were left to their own devices Monday on whether they wanted to continue to follow Gov. JB Pritzker’s mask mandate. The chaos comes after a downstate judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents districts across the state from requiring students to wear masks inside their schools. While Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney Ge...

State Supreme Court hears challenge to gun law  Columbia Missourian

The owner of an assisted living facility in Missoula met Monday with protesters who are concerned about a resident who contracted COVID-19. The protesters are also upset about a state law that prevents employers from requiring vaccinations. The protest outside BeeHive Homes was organized by Summit Independent Living, a nonprofit organization that offers advocacy and other services to people w...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) —The Alabama Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support, or A.L.L.E.A.P.S., is an initiative that uses first responders to provide support for fellow first responders in times of traumatic circumstances. Law enforcement from all over the state will gather at Harvest Church in Dothan on Monday and Tuesday for the 5th Annual A.L.L.E.A.P.S. conference, which will provide train...

CALHOUN COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A man accused of shooting at law enforcement during a standoff remains in the Calhoun County jail. 62-year-old Dwight Bailey is charged with seven counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. Calhoun County Sheriff Greg Pollan says deputies were called to County Road 326 Big Creek on Friday afternoon about a man trying to take his own life. Pollan...

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — With the population on the rise in Western South Dakota, cities, schools and law enforcement are preparing for even more people. A lot of projects are underway in Box Elder. From apartment buildings and houses to workout facilities and health clinics, the town is gearing up for thousands more people. “The challenges are global to everybody, they are not just related ...

Bay Area lawmakers want to extend a bill that has exempted transportation projects, such as new or improved bicycle lanes, from lengthy environmental reviews. When a new law that exempts sustainable transportation projects from environmental reviews went into effect at the start of last year, San Francisco officials said it led to extraordinary results. Projects meant to beef up pedestrian sa...