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MD Gov. Moore and lawmakers propose more collaboration within juvenile justice system

Maryland political leaders unveiled a bill Wednesday that would increase accountability for juvenile offenders and the adults who run the juvenile justice system, but one leading lawmaker called it a “huge mess” without meaningful oversight. He said he was struggling in the middle of the day. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore huddled with leaders of the […]

Indiana lawmakers push to ease child care regulations

Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to prioritize legislation aimed at improving child care availability and affordability. The bill must pass at least one chamber by Tuesday to survive the session. Indiana, like other states, is addressing child care challenges with proposed measures such as deregulation and business incentives. The Indiana Legislature’s plan […]

What lawmakers are doing to protect deepfake victims like Taylor Swift

Even before pornographic and violent deepfake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely in recent days, state legislatures across the country were exploring ways to quash such images without the consent of both adults and children. . But in this Taylor-centric era, the issue has gained more attention since she became the target of a […]

Democratic lawmakers urge Biden administration to address ‘authoritarian’ actions by Salvadoran president  

Democratic Party member prompted The Biden administration cited “authoritarian” actions by El Salvador’s president in a letter Tuesday. “We are writing to express our grave concerns about the decline in democracy and increasing reports of human rights violations in El Salvador,” the letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. read. “These concerns are particularly […]

Debates flare as lawmakers consider antisemitism laws across the US

Lawmakers in several U.S. states are pushing for laws defining anti-Semitism, sparking debate over free speech and bringing global politics into statehouses. Supporters say the definition of anti-Semitism is critical to discerning when criticism of Israel turns into hatred of Jews. But critics have warned against enacting such language into law, fearing it could stifle […]