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Massachusetts October 3, 2024

Massachusetts governor implements new gun law weeks ahead of schedule

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was ahead of schedule Wednesday, when she implemented sweeping gun reform expected to go into law later in October.

Georgia September 30, 2024

Georgia judge overturns state’s six-week ‘heartbeat’ abortion law, calls it 'unconstitutional'

A Georgia judge overturned the state's six-week abortion law, that was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in 2019, calling it "unconstitutional."

California September 27, 2024

800-plus bills left on Newsom's desk illustrate California's overregulation problem: experts

Gov. Gavin Newsom has more than 800 bills on his desk awaiting his signature, and California remains the most regulated state in the country, policy experts say.

Atlanta September 16, 2024

‘Cop City’ protesters throw ping pong balls during Atlanta council meeting: ‘Dropped the ball’

Cop City protesters chanted and threw ping pong balls at Atlanta city council members on Monday, marking a year since filing a petition for a referendum on the facility.

California September 12, 2024

Gov. Newsom signs bill to resume harsh penalties for smash-and-grab robberies in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Thursday that brings back harsh penalties for those who commit smash-and-grab retail thefts and other robberies.

Seattle September 11, 2024

Seattle pushes for law targeting pimps and johns in prostitution-ridden area despite opposition

Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee listened to strong opposition on a bill targeting johns and pimps in zones known for prostitution before passing it.

VIDEO September 3, 2024

Oregon recriminalizes drug possession in reversal of 2020 law

Oregon State House GOP leader Jeff Helfrich explains the pivot on 'Fox & Friends.'

Washington August 29, 2024

Washington state's homeownership program offers loans based solely on race

A new program in Washington state called the Covenant Homeownership Program offers loans to people solely based on their race and having a family member who was alive before 1968.

US August 27, 2024

Illegal immigrant arrested by New York police while enforcing new mask ban

Police arrested Wesslin Omar Ramirez Castillo, 18, Sunday. Castillo is the first person to face charges under Nassau County's new ban on masking.

LIFESTYLE August 27, 2024

Ohio bill would require Pledge of Allegiance policies to be 'openly' disclosed by school boards

Ohio state Reps. Gail Pavliga and Tracy Richardson, both Republicans, sponsored a bill that would require school boards to publicly disclose their Pledge of Allegiance policies.

Rhode Island August 22, 2024

Chaotic moments caught on camera during Rhode Island wind farm forum; police investigating

Newport, Rhode Island, police released a video this week seeking the public's help identifying a man who intervened when women disrupted a hearing on offshore wind turbines.