Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol will now be stationed at all Department of Motor Vehicles offices in Miami-Dade County. This change comes from the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector, which is now transitioning to manage all county DMVs. Those used to be run by the state as part of the Florida Highway Safety and Motor … Read more
New York has long been at the forefront of progressive policies aimed at fostering inclusivity, equality, and respect for all individuals. Now, the state is making significant changes to its bathroom laws, which will impact both public and private restroom facilities. These updates, set to take effect soon, aim to ensure that bathrooms are accessible, … Read more
Florida is known for its vibrant culture and beautiful landscapes, but the Sunshine State is also making headlines for significant legal changes in a variety of sectors—including bathroom laws. As of 2025, a series of new regulations and updates are set to affect how public and private facilities manage restroom policies. These changes could have … Read more
Despite concerns about the health risks of secondhand smoke, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday allowing cannabis dispensaries to sell hot meals and nonalcoholic beverages. Assembly Bill 1775, which goes into effect on January 1, provides California governments the option of allowing dispensaries to cook and serve hot meals and nonalcoholic beverages on-site, as … Read more
California lawmakers have passed legislation that prohibits all plastic supermarket bags. Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236, which restrict grocery retailers from providing any bags other than paper at checkout, strengthen the original intentions of California’s 2014 plastic bag ban law, according to the California Public Interest Research Group, or CALPIRG. SB 1053 passed … Read more
NEW YORK — Tuesday, officials said that the first arrests under a new law in the areas of New York City that bans face masks had been made. Nassau County Police say they were called to a street near the town line between Levittown and Hicksville on Sunday night because someone seemed shady. This street … Read more
The defense said Wednesday that the former high school teacher in Calgary who had sex with a 17-year-old former student just weeks after the student graduated was not in a place of trust or authority over her. Police have charged 41-year-old Jason Selby with sexual abuse. He used to teach at Western Canada High School. … Read more