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The new law in Texas effectively banning most abortions has ignited widespread controversy and debate, in part because of the mechanism it uses to enforce the restrictions: deputizing ordinary people to sue those involved in performing abortions and giving them a financial incentive to do so. The law establishes a kind of bounty system. If these vigilante plaintiffs are successful, the law al...

Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons and members of his command staff sat down with Century Mayor Ben Boutwell Thursday morning. “We talked about a larger presence of deputies in Century, speeding and working on drug issues,” Boutwell said. Simmons told NorthEscambia.com that after the retirement of Lt. Bart Fryer, his is assigning a new lieutenant to Century and a new captain over the Centur...

Launching into a career — a dangerous one at that — to make a difference in the community is a common thread between recently promoted sergeants Terry Tran and Shelby Harper. Both are Port Arthur natives who chose to be part of the Port Arthur Police Department. “I feel like being a police officer, I’m able to make a difference, at least in the community,” said Sgt. Terry Tran, who has been ...

(Image credit: NBC) Spoilers ahead for the fourth episode of Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 2, called “For A Few Leke More.” Law & Order: Organized Crime has been intense from the very beginning of Season 2, with the exception of moments like Jet bonding with her nemesis and Bell at home with her wife. Deep undercover with the Albanian mob, Stabler has been pushing himself ...

1 of 8 FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2021, file photo, people attend the Women's March ATX rally, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. A federal judge has ordered Texas to suspend a new law that has banned most abortions in the state since September. The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman freezes for now the strict abortion law known as Senate Bill 8. (AP Photo/Stephen Spil...

Statehouse Candle Light Vigil (WIBW) TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial held a candlelight vigil to honor those who lost their lives serving their community. The vigil invited fellow officers, family, and anyone who wanted to show their support to honor the fallen officers from across the state. The crowd gathered on the first floor rotunda of the Statehouse to hear the...

California Governor Gavin Newsom makes an appearance after the polls close on the recall election, at the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento, California, U.S., September 14, 2021. REUTERS/Fred Greaves Oct 7 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill on Thursday that prohibits "stealthing," or removing a condom during sex without consent, making it ...

Gregg Wallander (photo courtesy of Hall Render) The shareholders of Indianapolis-based law firm Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.C. have selected Gregg Wallander as the firm's next president and chief executive officer. Wallander will succeed John Ryan, who is leaving to become CEO of OrthoIndy. Hall Render says Wallander counsels healthcare organizations on business and operational...

Big change to California hair salons: New law eases training requirements for stylists  Sacramento Bee

Chance of showers early Friday By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new law in California bans secret settlements in most workplace harassment and discrimination cases. A 2018 California law banned secret settlements involving sexual harassment, discrimination or assault. But the law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Thursday bans these settlements for other types of discrimin...