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A 1990 law requires federal agencies and museums that receive federal funding to repatriate certain Native American cultural items, including human remains and sacred objects. But our Accountability Project has found that several Connecticut museums have yet to fully comply with the law. Though federal law requires federally funded museums to return Native American human …

Despite federal law, some CT museums hold on to Indigenous remains Read More »

Connecticut on Tuesday sued four gun companies it accused of violating state law by advertising and selling components that can be used to build so-called “ghost guns” without serial numbers that are difficult to trace. The lawsuit, filed in the Judicial District of Hartford, targets Florida-based Indie Guns LLC, Florida-based Steel Fox Firearms Inc, North …

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A bill supported by city mayors in Connecticut, aimed at tightening gun control measures, is facing opposition from lawmakers and gun rights advocates. The proposed legislation seeks to expand background checks, restrict high-capacity magazines, and prohibit the possession of guns by individuals convicted of domestic violence or hate crimes. While the mayors of several cities …

City Mayors’ Support for CT Gun Bill Meets Opposition Read More »

The law also bans gender transition treatments for minors White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre lashed out at Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Friday over a bill he signed into law this week restricting drag shows on public property, in the presence of children, or near schools in the state. Jean-Pierre, who is openly gay, questioned …

Jean-Pierre lashes out over Tennessee law banning drag shows near children: ‘What sense does that make?’ Read More »

Sunshine State announces new cops from 45 states added to ranks during recruitment push As police departments across the country struggle to retain officers, Florida announced that law enforcement recruits have doubled since December. “Thanks to the leadership of @GovRonDeSantis, nearly 1,400 new law enforcement officers – from across Florida & 44 other states – …

Florida sees surge in law enforcement recruits as departments across the country struggle Read More »

Washington State Gov. Inslee praised legislators for work on bill as it tracks to move to his desk to sign Washington State lawmakers passed a shield law on Tuesday offering protection to anyone traveling from out-of-state for abortions. The House voted 59-38 on House Bill 1469, which was part of a package of bills introduced in response …

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A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived an anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center’s challenge to a New York state law that prohibits retaliation against employees for getting abortions or making other reproductive health decisions. A panel of the Manhattan-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the state law violates Evergreen Association Inc’s constitutional right to freedom of …

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World‘s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling …

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A LAWYER FOR A FELONY? Most people will never need a lawyer — and that’s a good thing. But if you’ve been accused of a crime you’ll need someone in your corner to help fight for your rights. That’s where a good criminal defense attorney comes into play. …

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Being charged with a felony is extremely stressful, especially if you don’t know what to expect. What happens after you’re charged with a crime, and how long does it take to get a court date for a felony? Let me explain. WHAT IS A FELONY? Put simply, a felony is a type of criminal offense. …

How Long Does It Take to Get a Court Date for a Felony? Read More »