Republican Greg Abbott claims US President Joe Biden has left state to ‘fend for itself’ as he signs controversial bill. The governor of Texas has signed a law allowing state authorities to arrest and deport people suspected of illegally crossing the border between the United States and Mexico. Abbott, who signed the bill in a ceremony in the border town …
BALTIMORE — In the months since Maryland eliminated the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse claims, more than 100 victims have filed a slew of lawsuits alleging horrific treatment inside the state’s youth detention facilities. State lawmakers passed the Child Victims Act with the Catholic Church clergy abuse scandal in mind after a scathing investigative report revealed the scope …
Connecticut lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow college athletes at state universities to use their school’s name and logo in endorsement deals. UConn had asked for the bill, which updates last year’s state law that allows athletes to make money by marketing their name, image and likeness. “In order to compete at the highest level, we must make …
— The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a new law allowing the governor to directly nominate judges to fill vacancies — giving Gov. In a 6-1 ruling Thursday, the court said Montana’s Constitution states that judicial vacancies may be filled in a manner provided by law, and that the Legislature created a new law. “The Montana Supreme …
