Recent changes in Cook County legislation have significantly weakened electronic monitoring programs, raising safety concerns. New Legislation Weakens Electronic Monitoring in Cook County Chicago: So, there’s been a lot of chatter about electronic monitoring in Cook County lately. Cathryn Crawford and Shobha Mahadev wrote an op-ed saying that putting all electronic monitoring programs under the…
Meta’s decision to stop fact-checking posts raises concerns about misinformation Facebook’s New Policy Undermines Truth in Society, Experts Warn Lincoln: So, there are tons of Facebook groups tied to Nebraska, like Nebraska Bohemians and Nebraska History. It’s pretty wild how many there are. Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On the same day Nebraska’s Legislature…
A Tennessee lawmaker has introduced a bill to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Donald Trump Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Rename Nashville Airport After Donald Trump Nashville: Travelers might soon land at Trump International Airport. Tennessee Republican Rep. Todd Warner just filed a bill to rename Nashville International Airport after Trump. If this bill…
A new bill aims to track mentally ill defendants after being found unfit for trial, inspired by Taylor Swift’s stalker incident Taylor Swift’s Stalker Case Inspires New York Bill for Mental Health Tracking New York: Taylor Swift’s experience with a stalker has led to a proposed bill in New York. This bill aims to track…
Indiana lawmakers are exploring a plan to adjust the state border with Illinois, responding to local dissatisfaction. Indiana Proposes Redrawing Border with Illinois Amid Local Discontent Chicago: So, Indiana is thinking about changing its border with Illinois. They want to take in some parts of Illinois because some counties there are unhappy. It’s a pretty…
Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill to eliminate road tests for drivers aged 79 and older, aiming to ease licensing requirements for seniors. Illinois Proposes Ending Road Tests for Drivers Aged 79 and Older Evanston: So, there’s this 86-year-old lady named Patricia Mackin who was at the DMV, waiting to take her road test. She’s…
Governor Whitmer has vetoed 13 bills from the previous year, citing various concerns and technical issues. Whitmer Vetoes 13 Bills Passed by Democratic Legislature Last Year Detroit: So, Governor Gretchen Whitmer just vetoed 13 bills that were passed by the Democratic-controlled Legislature last year. She signed a bunch of other bills but decided these ones…
Senator Jacky Rosen has reintroduced a bill aimed at eliminating taxes on tips for workers in Nevada Jacky Rosen Re-Introduces Bill to Eliminate Taxes on Tips in Nevada Las Vegas: Senator Jacky Rosen is back at it, reintroducing a bill that aims to eliminate taxes on tips. This is a big deal for many workers…
A tribal leader in Colorado is pushing for a constitutional amendment to address child sexual abuse cases affecting Indigenous youth Colorado Tribal Leader Urges Passage of Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Durango: The head of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, Melvin J. Baker, is calling on Colorado lawmakers to support a constitutional amendment. This amendment aims…
A new bill aims to regulate large fencing projects in southern Colorado amid local concerns Cielo Vista Ranch Fence Project in San Luis Valley Sparks New Legislation San Luis: State lawmakers are stepping into a heated debate over a huge fence being built by a billionaire ranch owner in southern Colorado. This fence, part of…