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(Des Moines) -- There is strong public support in Iowa to enact a state law that criminalizes elder abuse, a topic also being discussed by law enforcement and state agencies. In an AARP survey this summer, 95% of Iowans said they want a law that clearly defines elder abuse as a crime, language currently not found in state statute. The issue came up in a webinar this week, hosted by the Iowa S...

Texas law limits medication abortions as near-ban remains (AP photo) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday lauded another new abortion law that tightens limits on abortion-inducing medications, creating an additional layer of restrictions after a near-total ban on abortion in the state began this month. The new restrictions, which take effect in December, shrinks the window wh...

WA Attorney General visits Tri-Cities in support of Hanford workers Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson came to the Tri-Cities to call on President Joe Biden to stop a legal challenge to a state law protecting Hanford workers. By Jennifer Kingcaptions and subtitles off, selected Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson came to the Tri-Cities to call on President Joe Biden to stop a ...

WA Attorney General visits Tri-Cities in support of Hanford workers Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson came to the Tri-Cities to call on President Joe Biden to stop a legal challenge to a state law protecting Hanford workers. By Jennifer Kingcaptions and subtitles off, selected Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson came to the Tri-Cities to call on President Joe Biden to stop a ...

Texas now has the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation and to enforce it, there’s a $10,000 reward for civilians who successful sue anyone who assists in an illegal abortion. Has Texas beaten Roe v. Wade? Will Senate Bill 8 stand up to legal challenges? Texas Public Radio hosted a Dare to Listen conversation Wednesday, Sept. 22, on Facebook Live about Texas' new abortion law and i...

The Target Logistics facilities near Williston, North Dakota, accommodate more than 1,000 workers. An Alexandria-based company, Lodging Solutions is a business partner with Target Logistics. (Photo by Carrie Snyder, Forum News Service) FARGO — Cass County Commission Chairman Chad Peterson said it's only a defense mechanism. After seeing what happened during the oil boom in western North Dakot...

(CNN)The South Carolina law firm where attorney Alex Murdaugh was once a partner, issued a statement claiming he "lied and stole from us." "We were shocked and dismayed to learn that Alex violated our principles and code of ethics. He lied and he stole from us," Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick said in a statement on their website. They said no member of the firm was aware of ...

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Riverside police screen drivers during a DUI/license checkpoint on April 5-6, 2019 on La Sierra Avenue. (Courtesy photo) A new California law that allows judges to grant diversion to first-time misdemeanor DUI offenders has created a quagmire in the legal system, leaving criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors warring over its interpretation and judges conflicted over a lack of clarity. On...

Riverside police screen drivers during a DUI/license checkpoint on April 5-6, 2019 on La Sierra Avenue. (Courtesy photo) A new California law that allows judges to grant diversion to first-time misdemeanor DUI offenders has created a quagmire in the legal system, leaving criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors warring over its interpretation and judges conflicted over a lack of clarity. On...