Democratic Governor Janet Mills signed a set of gun safety laws on Friday. These laws were approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history. The new laws include expanding background checks for private gun sales, strengthening the state’s “yellow flag” law, making it a crime to transfer guns to people who...
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Boston Police Crime Lab May Not Be Be Able to Follow State Law on Rape Kits
A high-ranking official from the Boston police crime lab confessed on Friday that the lab might not be able to comply with the state law that mandates rape kits to be tested within 30 days. The lab is admitting to its lack of leadership, which is now being closely examined. The lab director has been...
Iowa Immigration Law Has ‘difficulties,’ but State Had to Act
Iowa House Republicans acknowledge the challenges and uncertainties associated with a new state law on immigration. However, they believe that they had to take action because the federal government has not taken any action on this issue, according to Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley on Friday. Grassley talked about the new law and other subjects...
Financial Worries Plague Texas Community College Students, Affecting Academics
A survey conducted among almost 12,000 students attending Texas Community Colleges in fall 2023 shows that many students are struggling with the high cost of higher education. These challenges not only make it difficult for students to afford their education, but also make it harder for them to concentrate on their studies and receive support...
17 States Sue Over Rule Encouraging Abortion Leave for Workers
A group of 17 states led by Republicans filed a lawsuit against a federal agency on Thursday. The lawsuit is about a new policy that requires employers to provide time off and other support to pregnant workers who want to have an abortion. The attorneys general in Arkansas and Tennessee are leading a lawsuit against...
Legislators Target State Agencies Hostile to Weight-loss Drug Funding
A proposed law that would make it mandatory for insurance companies and Medicaid to pay for weight loss medications for individuals who are obese or at risk of developing diabetes has passed an important step in the Colorado State Capitol. The bill was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, even though the Division of Insurance...
Colorado Veterans Are Losing Homes Because of Big VA Mistake
Colorado veterans have bravely served their country and deserve to receive all the benefits they are entitled to. Why do our veterans have to suffer when the Veterans Administration makes a mistake with their benefits? When you hear a story like this, it will make you feel very enthusiastic. I know that I felt very...
Colorado at First in the Nation for Vehicle Theft
Here’s some unfortunate news: If you reside in Colorado, there is a higher chance of your car being stolen compared to any other state. According to a recent study by the FBI, Colorado is the state where your car is most likely to be stolen. The study found that there were 851.70 reported car thefts...
One Transplanted Wolf in Colorado Has Died and Others Have Stopped Emitting GPS Signals
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) shared an update with the public about 10 gray wolves. These wolves were caught in Oregon and then released in Colorado’s Western Slope last winter. According to the information, two of the wolves are not sending signals from the GPS collars they were wearing when they were released in December....
Least Trusted Restaurant Has 29 Wisconsin Locations in U.S.
Trust is very important in almost every part of life. It affects our relationships, business decisions, entertainment choices, the brands we buy, and the businesses we choose to go to. Companies understand that they need to build trust with their customers in order to maintain long-term success. A survey was conducted in the United States...