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West Alabama Legislators Gear Up for 2026 Session with 13 Newly Prefiled Bills, Addressing Key Issues from Student Safety to Cannabis Regulation

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Three state legislators from West Alabama have prefiled a total of 13 bills for the upcoming January 2026 legislative session. Among them, Representative Ron Bolton has introduced five bills, while Senator Gerald Allen has submitted six, and Senator April Weaver has proposed two. Rep. Bolton’s bills address a variety of issues. One significant proposal, HB 29, seeks to include sexual extortion that results in the death of a minor under 18 within manslaughter charges. Another measure, HB 32, aims to revise weight and age limits for child passenger restraints and increase penalties for violations. Additionally, … Read more

Washington State Unveils Major Overhaul with 333 New Laws Addressing Public Safety, Housing, and Healthcare

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WASHINGTON – Starting tomorrow, Washington state residents will encounter significant changes as 333 new laws take effect. These laws encompass diverse areas such as law enforcement, housing regulations, and medical debt relief, impacting everyday life in various communities. Among the new initiatives is a $100 million grant program aimed at enhancing police departments across the state. This funding can be used for recruiting additional officers or employing behavioral health co-responders. However, municipalities looking to access these grants must either adopt a new public safety sales tax of 0.1% or have a similar tax already in … Read more

Poppi Reaches $9 Million Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit, Addressing Consumer Concerns

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Poppi, a prominent brand in the beverage industry, has agreed to settle a significant class-action lawsuit for $9 million. The lawsuit centered around allegations that the company misled consumers regarding the health benefits associated with its products. This settlement aims to resolve claims that Poppi engaged in deceptive advertising, particularly in promoting its functional beverages that were said to assist in digestion, weight management, and overall wellness. Consumers asserted that the brand’s marketing practices did not accurately reflect the properties of the ingredients used, leading them to make purchases based on false pretenses. The class-action … Read more