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Virginia Delegate Proposes Bill to Lift Radar Detector Ban: Is It Time to Update Outdated Laws?

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Richmond, Virginia – A proposed bill could potentially remove Virginia from the short list of states with a radar ban. Del. Debra Gardner, D-Chesterfield, has recently introduced House Bill 180, which seeks to lift the radar detector prohibition in the commonwealth. This law would still apply to commercial vehicles, but for private citizens, it would allow them to use radar detectors legally while driving. Currently, Virginia and Mississippi are the only two states in the nation that still enforce a radar ban. While law enforcement associations are already voicing their opposition to Gardner’s bill, it … Read more

New Jersey Bill Proposes Clever Solution to Conflict of Interest in Cannabis Industry

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Trenton, New Jersey – Senate President Nicholas Scutari has introduced a bill aimed at addressing potential conflicts of interest in the state’s cannabis industry. The bill comes as the vice chair of the State Democratic Committee, Peg Schaffer, recently took on a board position at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority while also serving as the president and managing principal of a law firm. Schaffer’s role at the Authority raises concerns about possible violations of the state’s conflict of interest laws when it comes to representing cannabis applicants. In response, the bill (S4268) proposes … Read more

Unsealed Documents Reveal Bill Clinton’s Exemption from Testifying in Ghislaine Maxwell Case

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NEW YORK – Former President Bill Clinton was not required to testify in a defamation case against Ghislaine Maxwell, according to newly-unsealed documents. The judge ruled that one of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers had not proven Clinton’s testimony was relevant. The ruling from 2016 was revealed as part of the third drop of unsealed documents in the defamation case filed against Maxwell by accuser Virginia Giuffre. In the ruling, Giuffre had sought to depose butler Juan Alessi, Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter, and Clinton. However, the judge denied the deposition requests for Reiter and Clinton, … Read more

Georgia House Bill Aims to Tackle Rising Rent Costs in Valdosta

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VALDOSTA, Georgia – The cost of renting a home in Valdosta, Georgia has surged by nearly $300 between 2022 and 2023, according to new data. As rising rent prices continue to be a concern for many residents, a new house bill has been proposed that could potentially allow cities in Georgia to implement rent control laws. This legislation aims to address the pressing issue of affordable housing in the state. The bill, introduced by Representative Eric Bell, comes as Georgia faces a housing crisis. In Valdosta alone, the average rent has skyrocketed from $833 in … Read more