Legislation - Page 6

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.

Gavin Newsom August 17, 2024

Thieves hit 3 7-Eleven stores in 20 mins, hours after Newsom signed 'smash-and-grab' tackling bills

A group of up to 30 bike riding thieves stormed three separate 7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles on Friday, swiping food and drink items before fleeing on bicycles, according to NBC.

Seattle August 14, 2024

Video shows prostitution, gunfights on Seattle street corner as city lawmakers aim to temper 'unsafe' problem

Video shown during a Seattle City Council Public Safety Committee meeting shows shocking footage of prostitution and gunfights breaking out in the northern section of the city.

Republicans July 24, 2024

GOP lawmaker cracks down on antisemitic student protesters with new bill ahead of Netanyahu address

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., is introducing a bill to stop loan forgiveness for those convicted of hate crimes under federal law ahead of a visit by Israel's prime minister.

California July 9, 2024

Sacramento city attorney reportedly threatened to fine Target store for reporting theft crimes

A Sacramento, California, city attorney reportedly threatened to fine a local Target store for public nuisance after reporting numerous thefts to police.

Police and Law Enforcement July 3, 2024

Black clergy and DA clash in racially charged Tennessee rally over police chief's prosecution

A group of Black clergy members say that the prosecution of former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy over residency fraud is racially motivated, but the DA is accusing them of race baiting.