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Illinois law against animal abuse (WGEM) QUINCY (WGEM) - A new Illinois law hopes to lower the number of animal abuse cases across the state. Starting Jan. 1, it will be illegal for anyone convicted of an animal abuse felony offense to own or live with an animal. The goal is to make sure people aren’t transferring ownership of pets on paper, while still living with the pets. The Quincy Humane...

CONCORD, N.H. — The new year brings new laws for New Hampshire, including an abortion ban that was passed as part of the state budget. The budget Gov. Chris Sununu signed in June contained a provision prohibiting abortion after 24 weeks of gestation, with exceptions for the mother's life or physical health. It takes effect Jan. 1, and Democrats already have drafted legislation seeking to repe...

After hitting a high point in 2020, the number of Lake County homicides decreased in 2021, and law enforcement leaders readied new tools to use next year in the ongoing fight against crime. This past year, crime, as it usually does, remained a top story in the county. Lake, mirroring national trends, experienced a spike in homicides last year but also noted a decrease this year. And like the ...

FILE - This Aug. 29, 2018, file photo shows an arrangement of Oxycodone pills in New York. The three biggest U.S. drug distribution companies and the drugmaker Johnson & Johnson are on the verge of a $26 billion settlement covering thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids across the U.S., two people with knowledge of the plans told The Associated Press. The settlement involving Amer...

--> Sorry, we're having issues playing this video. In the meantime, try watching one of the videos below. As many people in the Tampa Bay area know firsthand, medical care is expensive and it is one of the leading causes of debt among Americans. Adding insult to injury, many people have received surprise bills charging out-of-network rates at hospitals that were supposed to be in-network...

Abortion Law Struggle Illustration by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times more > OPINION: A recent decision at the U.S. Supreme Court means that the Texas Heartbeat Act, SB8, which protects unborn children with beating hearts after roughly six weeks gestation, will remain in effect. The court ruled that an abortion provider’s legal challenge to the law can proceed — but only against a few ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A new Illinois law will be going into effect on Jan. 1, 2022 which will increase minimum wage to $15 by 2025. Starting at $12 in 2022, the dollar amount will increase by one dollar each year until 2025, totaling $15. The new minimum wage law states that tipped employees can be aid 60% of the hourly minimum wage, but must make the minimum wage limit after tips, or their e...

Police warn your trash could make you a target for thieves. WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - You may want to think twice before tossing your holiday gift boxes in the trash. Police warn your trash could make you a target for thieves. Wytheville Police Department says thieves are keeping an eye on trash cans and could know exactly what’s inside your home after the holidays. Police say keep the big-tic...

Welcome to the 2021 Year-End Edition of the State Law Round-Up! Due to the large number of updates, we will be splitting this State Law Round-Up into two parts, with each part organized alphabetically by state; today we will cover the first half of the alphabet, and tomorrow the remainder. Two exceptions: First – Minimum Wage Updates. State and local governments are still leading the charge...

Alabama State House (WBMA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — In just two weeks, the legislative session will be underway in Montgomery, many bills if passed, would change vaccine mandates. One of those bills includes House Bill 16 sponsored by Representative Tommy Hanes. This bill would allow a person to sue their employer for any adverse reaction, injury, temporary or permanent disability or death ...