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After years of publicly supporting the right of noncitizens to vote in municipal elections, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now saying he’s “concerned” about a specific part of the bill. After years of publicly supporting the right of noncitizens to vote in municipal elections, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now saying he’s “concerned” about a specific part of the bill, which passed the ...

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (August 2019) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Nearing the end of his first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Peter Meijer celebrated the passage of his first bill. Meijer, R-Grand Rapids, sponsored the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) Blue Campaign Enhancement Act. “The coordination and that interagency effort is what our DHS Blue Campaign ...

MILWAUKEE — The new year brings a new law in Wisconsin that requires police officers to intervene if they see or hear of another officer using excessive force. As of Jan. 1, all law enforcement officers in Wisconsin are legally required to stop other officers if they see them using an unlawful amount of force. While the law is new statewide, it’s been standard operating procedure in Milwaukee...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) – In response to health mandates that Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health enacted during the early days of the pandemic, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 22, which allows state lawmakers to reject or modify any health orders. DeWine vetoed the bill, but his veto was overturned in 2021 by the statehouse and senate. Among those supporting the new l...

As the world around us becomes more digital, more hectic, and more stressful, it is essential for leaders and lawyers alike to be mindful of the progress being made, the threats to be faced, and the further changes necessary to make our professional lives safer, more inclusive, and better for our physical and mental health. Below, I will cover three great conversations with experts in digital...

--> Sorry, we're having issues playing this video. In the meantime, try watching one of the videos below. BRADENTON, Fla. — Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was just 20 years old when his life was cut short, but now he is indirectly saving the lives of so many others. “He was always the one you could count on to be rational and levelheaded and he’s just greatly missed,” said Kimberly Weaver...

Starting Jan. 1, genetically modified foods sold at grocery stores will have a new look under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. Foods previously labeled as containing “genetically engineered” ingredients or “genetically modified organisms” (GMOs) will now be labeled as “bioengineered.” Bioengineered foods are defined as those that contain de...

Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department reported the following arrests 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Monday. • Failure to pay - Damian Devon Barfield, 27, 5391 Charlie Dunn Rd. • Driving under the influence of other substance - Latrail Jerrell Bell, 32, 150 Blakley Circle. • Possession of paraphernalia - Anthony Brewer, 48, 100 Railroad St., York, Ala. Bre...

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Most so-called “surprise medical bills” are now illegal. A new federal law that went into effect January 1, protects patients with insurance from unexpected out-of-network charges in most cases. Patients still have to pay in-network costs but out-of-network costs are now prohibited for emergency care, elective care at an in-network hospital, and for air ambulances. Groun...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The new $34 million Washburn University School of Law building, located on 21st and Washburn Ave., is on schedule to open in December of 2022. The groundbreaking for the project was in early June 2021 and construction began shortly thereafter. Currently, the contractor is currently working on closing up the exterior of the building, finishing the roofing details, installing th...