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COLUMBUS — A significant rewrite of Ohio’s election laws that includes new restrictions on voting and some added conveniences long supported by voting rights advocates will not be ready for 2022 elections, its sponsor says. Republican state Rep. Bill Seitz, the bill’s sponsor, said concerns raised by Ohio Republican Party Chair Bob Paduchik about one of those conveniences — a way to request a...

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims. The interactive crime map provided information about crimes, including when and where they took place. TPD now says Marsy’s Law, which went into effect after a sup...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Law enforcement officers from around the state want clarification on a new law that makes federal gun law “invalid.” The Second Amendment Preservation Act, better known as SAPA, took effect at the end of August. It nullifies federal gun laws and allows police departments to be sued up to $50,000 for violating someone’s Second Amendment rights. It’s also causing confusion...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Long before the eviction moratorium was set to expire, the city of Albany passed Local Law F, or the Good Cause Eviction, legislation. It was a push for more tenant protection with the city requiring landlords to meet one of the 10 conditions before lawfully evicting tenants. But with the New York State eviction moratorium set to expire on Jan. 15, Albany Common Counci...

In 2018, Charles Battle II was misidentified through an eyewitness showup and wrongfully arrested. His mom, Sharon Battle, and the group Together Colorado worked to get a new state law passed in 2021 that regulates showups. On May 19, 2018, Charles Battle II was feeling great. The 17-year-old had spent the day with his girlfriend at the Five Points Jazz Festival near downtown Denver. “Then ...

Slain Alameda County sheriff's recruit honored with procession by law enforcementKTVU's Henry Lee reports.CONNECTING... OAKLAND, Calif. - Top Alameda County sheriff's officials saluted somberly Friday as the flag-draped casket of a recruit who was shot and killed on an Oakland freeway was taken from the coroner's office. "It’s very tragic event," said Sheriff Greg Ahern. "We're here to pay re...

A school resource officer. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The discussion of school resource officers in Kentucky has been a major topic after the state's largest school district rolled out its school security plans, earlier this week. Now, a Louisville lawmaker is looking to change the current law making sure SROs are on every school campus. State Rep. Kevin Bratcher (R-Louisville) wants to tighte...

A school resource officer. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The discussion of school resource officers in Kentucky has been a major topic after the state's largest school district rolled out its school security plans, earlier this week. Now, a Louisville lawmaker is looking to change the current law making sure SROs are on every school campus. State Rep. Kevin Bratcher (R-Louisville) wants to tighte...

President Biden's vaccine mandate for large businesses was voted down in the Supreme Court hearing Thursday (Credit: Tidelands Health). SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — The Supreme Court Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's vaccine requirement aimed at large businesses. The mandate would have required companies with more than 100 employees to enforce vaccinations or face penalties. The court ruled si...

Tied a record high today; colder tomorrow behind a cold front KVIADoña Ana County Sheriff's deputies arrest 34-year-old Christopher Alexander Ruiz after a pursuit on December 27th. DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico - Proposed legislation in New Mexico would increase the charges for suspects accused of leading law enforcement officers on high speed chases with injuries. "First and foremost, my deput...