Bill to crack down on hidden ticket fees signed into law
(KNOX) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation that will protect consumers and assure they can purchase tickets for their favorite events without having to empty their pockets to pay hidden fees. Chapter 94 House File 1989 creates severa...
May 07, 2024
Hoeven condemns anti-Semitism on U.S. college campuses
(KNOX) - Senator John Hoeven took to the Senate floor to condemn anti-Semitism on college campuses... and pressed officials to protect Jewish students. Hoeven stated, "I never thought I would see anti-Semitism like this in America and it is abso...
May 08, 2024
After Weinstein's case was overturned, New York considers strengthening sex crime prosecutions
New York lawmakers want to change the legal standard Harvey Weinstein used to get his rape conviction overturned, proposing a bill to strengthen sexual assault prosecutions after the disgraced movie mogul’s case was tossed
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No sign of widespread lead exposure from Maui wildfires, Hawaii health officials say
Hawaii health officials say testing on west Maui residents shows no evidence of widespread lead exposure from last summer’s wildfires
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Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires
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UN to vote on resolution that would grant Palestine new rights and revive its UN membership bid
The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant Palestine new “rights and privileges” and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its request to become the 194th member of the United Nati...
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Seattle to open short-term recovery center for people after a fentanyl overdose
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says the city will open a new space for people to recover and receive treatment for nearly 24 hours after they have overdosed on fentanyl or other drugs
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Maui to hire expert to evaluate county's response to deadly wildfire
Maui officials say they will hire an outside expert to analyze how the county’s emergency management agency handled devastating wildfires nine months ago
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Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving as state lawmakers hope to reduce distracted driving accidents
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Airman shot by deputy doted on little sister and aimed to buy mom a house, family says
The family of the U.S. Air Force airman shot and killed by a deputy in Florida says he was devoted to improving the lives of a younger sister, brother and his mom
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