TN governor signs bill to undo traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a repeal of police traffic stop reforms implemented in Memphis following the January 2023 police assault and death of Tire Nichols. The governor’s signature means the law immediately repeals portions of Memphis’ ordinance. Lee, a Republican, has never vetoed a bill during his time in office. Tennessee Gov. Bill […]
Nelson Cruz signs 1-day contract to retire with the Seattle Mariner
Nelson Cruz finished off his duties by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Seattle Mariners opened the season against the Boston Red Sox, walking to a small stand behind home plate. There, he signed a ceremonial one-day contract allowing Cruz to retire as a member of the Mariners before the season opener Thursday […]
New Yorkers encouraged to thwart potential squatters with ‘No Trespassing’ signs
A New Yorker’s best defense against squatters? A flimsy plastic sign that costs a few dollars. A local newscaster encouraged homeowners to obtain “no trespassing” signs to deter potential squatters from moving in and occupying their homes uninvited. “This was $3.47 at the hardware store. It’s a ‘No Trespassing’ sign” ABC 7 Eyewitness News Nina […]
Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care
Transgender people in Idaho will no longer have access to Medicaid or other publicly funded programs to help pay for gender-affirming medical care under a new state law scheduled to go into effect in July. Republican Gov. Brad Little quietly signed the bill Wednesday, a day after receiving it from the Republican-controlled Idaho Legislature. Little’s […]
Abbott signs executive order to curb antisemitism on Texas campuses, demands ‘appropriate punishments’
As the nation grapples with an alarming rise in anti-Semitic incidents amid the Israel-Hamas war, Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday a plan aimed at combating anti-Semitism on the state’s college campuses. He issued a presidential order. Abbott’s order requires Texas universities to review their free speech policies, define anti-Semitism in clear terms, and […]
Youngkin vetoes Virginia assault weapons ban, signs 2 gun control measures
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed an assault weapons ban that passed the state Legislature last month, along with several other gun control bills, during Tuesday’s 30-bill veto session. “I have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of Virginia, including, absolutely, the right of law-abiding Virginians to […]
Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Aimed to Protect Minors from ‘Danger’ of Social Media
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signed a bill aimed at addressing growing concerns about minors and the addictive effects of social media on them. The bill, HB 3, outlines online protections for minors on social media platforms, including requiring some companies to “prohibit certain minors from creating new accounts” and requiring “social media […]
Washington governor signs ‘strippers’ bill of rights’ into law
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called Strippers Bill of Rights on Tuesday, creating the most comprehensive legal protections for the adult entertainment industry in the nation. Supporters said the measure is important to provide adequate worker protections to an often overlooked industry. “Strippers are workers and should be afforded the same rights and […]
Ron DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that bans children under 14 from accessing social media platforms and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Supporters say the measure will protect children from online risks to their mental health. The measure requires social media platforms to terminate the accounts of people under the age […]
Dumbo Market signs lease at Jasper on Hunter’s Point waterfront
Jasper, a large mixed-use project under construction on the Hunters Point waterfront, has made a big splash on the retail portion. Gourmet grocery store Dumbo Market, currently operating as Urban Market in a building across the street, has signed a lease for a 13,500-square-foot store on the ground floor of Jasper. Because Dumbo Market will […]