New Louisiana Bill To Treat Abortion Pills As Controlled Substance, Imposes Strict Penalties
Louisiana lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that would reclassify abortion pills as controlled substances, NBC News reported. Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill that would classify mifepristone and misoprostol, drugs commonly used in medical abortions, as Schedule IV controlled dangerous substances. according to Go to NBC News. The decision is in line with Louisiana’s tough stance […]
Alabama lawmakers pass bill increasing penalties for making a false police report
A bill that would increase penalties for falsely reporting a crime to law enforcement is heading to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s desk. Yellowhammer state lawmakers passed the bill Wednesday in the Senate by a 32-0 vote. After Carly Russell faked a kidnapping on Interstate 459 in Hoover last summer, the case drew national attention, with […]
Foreign students could face harsher penalties than suspension for anti-Israel rioting: DHS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Wednesday that foreign students will be deported if their courses are suspended while on a student visa, similar to the anti-Israel protests that have engulfed Columbia University and other American universities. acknowledged that they may face Anti-Israel protests, including anti-Semitic remarks and threats against Jewish students, have occurred […]
Six first-period penalties disrupt rhythm of Rangers-Capitals Game 1
For the first 20 minutes of Sunday’s first game between the Rangers and the Capitals at the Garden, officials were blowing surprisingly happy whistles. The game went to eight innings, with six penalties called in the first period and the Rangers winning 4-1. However, the way this match was managed made it difficult to get […]
Heastie reacts to increased penalties for assaulting retail workers being included state budget
New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) said he supports tougher penalties for assaulting retail workers, although he said he doesn’t believe the measure would deter crime. Mr. Heastie, who sparked outrage by refusing to crack down on violent shoplifters, came after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that criminal penalties would be included in the state […]
Tax deadline approaches: Tips to file on time, obtain extensions and avoid IRS penalties – WKRC TV Cincinnati
WASHINGTON (TND) — Taxes are expected to be paid within days. millions of americans They are expected to ask the IRS for an extension. Filing taxes can be stressful. If you Google “most hated responsibility,” paying taxes is high on the list. “One of the mistakes people make is they just feel fear and then […]
New York business owners torch Assembly Speaker Heastie for refusing to back stronger penalties for violent shoplifters
New York business owners are fed up with state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D), who last week refused to support Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to toughen penalties for violent shoplifters. new york post report. In an effort to curb rampant theft, Hochul’s budget proposal calls for increased sentences for shoplifters who assault retail employees. […]
Kentucky bill calling for harsher criminal penalties heads to governor’s desk
The Kentucky House of Representatives voted in favor of a sweeping criminal justice bill Thursday. If the bill becomes law, harsher penalties will be imposed to deter illegal activities. The bill now goes to skeptical Gov. Andy Beshear. “It’s hard to comment on a bill that tries to do so much,” Beshear said of the […]
New York assembly speaker says ‘raising penalties’ isn’t a ‘deterrent’ for criminals, rejects governor’s plan to curb retail theft
New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D) said Tuesday that “increased penalties” will not be a “deterrent” to criminals. new york post report. Heastie rejected Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to curb shoplifting and assaults on retail workers by increasing sentencing. Hochul called for tougher penalties for violent shoplifters as part of the state […]
Support for reducing Oklahoma cockfighting penalties rises 20 years after the bloodsport was outlawed
Until Oklahoma became one of the last places in the United States to outlaw cockfighting in 2002, hundreds of spectators were packed into small arenas in the state’s countryside, often using razor-sharp steel. It was not uncommon to see roosters equipped with blades. Fight to the bloody death. More than 20 years after the ban […]