test

Officials hope infrastructure law can help fund passenger rail  WQOW TV News 18

CONCORD, N.H. — As New Hampshire celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a look at the reform efforts is still underway to make the state's police forces more transparent and accountable. Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave made New Hampshire history when he took office a year ago. He said it wouldn't have been possible without Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the civil rights mov...

A demonstrator holds up a sign in support of pro-life rights outside the U.S. Supreme Court in 2016. Fifth Circuit cites ‘unresolved questions of state law’ Remand to federal trial court only option, dissent says The Texas Supreme Court will get to decide if state professional licensing board members have the power to enforce a law that prohibits abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy...

Joplin, MO JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Amending Missouri’s open records law to permit government agencies to withhold more information from the public — and charge more for any records that are turned over — is among Gov. Mike Parson’s priorities for the 2022 legislative session. The changes, which were outlined in a presentation to Parson’s Cabinet that was obtained by the Independent through an o...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Small business owners in Illinois should see a reduced tax bill thanks to a new law. The new S.A.L.T. Deduction Law allows S-corporations and partnerships to avoid the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions on federal taxes. “Most small businesses pay their business taxes on their personal tax return. My S.A.L.T. bill shifts that business income away from t...

Rep. Peter Abbarno, of the 20th District, speaks about House Bill 1595 which would install signs on bridges and water overpasses to educate people about the danger of cold-shock drownings. Legislators in the state’s House Transportation Committee heard emotional testimony on Thursday, Jan. 13 afternoon from a Southwest Washington family who is advocating for a new law that would install signs...

The first order of business as Washington’s Legislature convenes in Olympia is replacing the state’s new long-term care law. It is fatally flawed. Gov. Jay Inslee and Democrats who control the state Legislature wisely postponed implementing the sweeping “Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program,” but it is beyond repair. It is time to find a better alternative. The new law, also known as...

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act becomes law on Tuesday, Jan.18. The new law will further restrict pet owners from chaining their dogs. A previous law was on the books, but now the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act makes the punishment clearer. If outdoor dogs are tethered alone in cold weather without proper food and water access, law enforcement will be able to take the dog away from th...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Right now, Florida state law allows companies to keep their names confidential, sometimes until leaders get to vote on construction plans. Amazon used the law before getting a deal for a new Daytona Beach facility late last year. Daytona Beach City Commissioner Ken Strickland is now calling for more transparency. He says the public and the city should know well ahead of ...

Maine has an implied warranty law  Boothbay Register