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Report on Uvalde school shooting describes 'egregiously poor decision-making'

Nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, but “egregiously poor decision-making” resulted in more than an hour of chaos before the gunman who took 21 lives was finally confronted and killed, according to a damning investigative report released Sunday.

France 24 · Jul 17, 2022

A Pa. woman was killed by a 6-time drunken driver. Now, a bill named for her has reformed DUI law

PHILADELPHIA — When Richard and Roseann DeRosa lost their daughter four years ago to a drunken driver on his sixth DUI, they swore they would fight to change state law so no other family would suffer at the hands of a repeat DUI offender.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 16, 2022

A state judge temporarily blocked Louisiana from enforcing its abortion ban

The judge's order halts enforcement temporarily while lawyers for a north Louisiana clinic and other supporters of abortion rights pursue a lawsuit challenging the legislation.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2022

Dems Are Using 'Under-The-Radar' Approach To Legalize Marijuana, Minnesota House Leader Says They Are Doing It On Purpose

A new state law allowing adult cannabis users in Minnesota to purchase edibles infused with hemp-derived cannabinoids, including small amounts of THC went into effect last Friday.

Benzinga · Jul 6, 2022

Bihar: 'Complete registration of all temples and mutts by July 15'

PATNA: The state law department has asked all the district magistrates (DMs) to ensure the registration of all temples and mutts by July 15 this year, failing which the state government would initiate necessary administrative steps.

The Times of India · Jul 3, 2022

California repeals anti-loitering law that sparked debate over decriminalizing sex work

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed a controversial bill to repeal a provision of state law that bans loitering for the intent to sell sex — a proposal that deeply divided Democrats in the Legislature and pitted transgender rights activists against advocates to stop human trafficking.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2022

Florida judge blocks state law banning abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy

The decision comes with a wave of state-level lawsuits to block ‘trigger’ bans and anti-abortion laws after Supreme Court guts constitutional right to abortion

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

Texas abortion groups file last-ditch suit to hold off ban for a bit longer

Texas abortion providers and abortion funds ceased operations in the state on Friday for fear of being criminally charged under state laws that pre-date Roe v. Wade.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2022

Religious schools may steer clear of tuition despite ruling

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey says religious schools seeking to take advantage of a state tuition program must abide by state law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a New York state law that had restricted who could obtain a permit to carry a gun in public

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022