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Pennsylvania Enforces ‘Paul Miller’s Law’ Banning Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving

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Philadelphia, Pa. — A new law banning all handheld cellphone use while driving takes effect Thursday in Pennsylvania, marking a significant step towards enhancing road safety. The legislation, known as “Paul Miller’s Law,” responds to the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly involving the use of cellphones. Named in memory of Paul Miller, a 21-year-old who lost his life to a distracted driver in 2010, the law expands previous regulations that only prohibited texting while behind the wheel. Under the new rules, any use of handheld devices is forbidden, even when drivers are stopped at … Read more

Ocean City Approves New Cellphone Tower to Resolve Verizon Lawsuit and Enhance Wireless Coverage

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Ocean City, NJ — Ocean City is set to see the construction of a new 120-foot cellphone tower at the southern tip of the island, following a city council resolution passed earlier this week. This move comes as a result of a settlement agreement with Verizon, which had previously sued the city for breaching federal telecommunication regulations. The decision was finalized Thursday when the City Council approved the settlement and introduced an ordinance to permit the construction on municipally-owned land on Bay Avenue. The community will have the opportunity to voice their opinions before the … Read more

New Jersey Attorney Caught Smuggling Cellphone and Contraband into Philadelphia Federal Detention Center

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Philadelphia, PA — A lawyer from South Jersey is facing allegations of contraband smuggling into a federal detention center in Philadelphia, stirring concerns over security breaches within the penal system. Paul DiMaio, 56, from Turnersville, is accused of using legal document folders to conceal and deliver prohibited items to an inmate at the Federal Detention Center Philadelphia. Authorities indicate that surveillance footage captured DiMaio entering an attorney-client meeting area on February 4, with two folders in hand. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia reported that a subsequent search of an inmate after a meeting with … Read more

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Enacts Free Breakfast for Schools and Classroom Cellphone Ban

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a move aimed at supporting education and family needs, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders enacted two significant pieces of legislation at the state capitol on Thursday afternoon. These laws address key issues facing students in public schools: nutritional access and classroom distractions. The first piece of legislation ensures that every student attending a public school in Arkansas will receive a complimentary breakfast. This initiative is designed to alleviate some of the morning burdens on parents and ensure that no child starts their school day hungry. Governor Sanders highlighted that ensuring … Read more