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Connecticut Governor Calls for Expansion of Paid Sick Days Statutes to Protect More Workers

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HARTFORD, Conn. – Governor Ned Lamont is urging the General Assembly to pass legislation that would expand and strengthen Connecticut’s paid sick days laws. Lamont, along with State Senator Julie Kushner and other lawmakers, emphasized the need for this expansion during a press conference. They argued that the current law leaves many workers without protection. Lamont’s proposal aims to ensure that more workers in the state have the opportunity to take time off when they are sick or need to care for a sick family member. It also includes safeguards for small businesses to prevent … Read more

New Hampshire Passes Comprehensive Privacy Law, Becoming 15th State to Protect Consumer Data

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Concord, New Hampshire – New Hampshire has joined the ranks of states with comprehensive privacy laws, as Governor Chris Sununu signed SB 255 into law on March 6, 2024. With this move, New Hampshire becomes the 15th state to establish such legislation, aiming to protect consumer data in the digital age. SB 255 applies to individuals and businesses that conduct business in the state or produce products/services targeted at New Hampshire residents. The law specifies two thresholds for applicability: processing personal data of either 35,000 unique consumers or 10,000 unique consumers with a revenue share … Read more

Challenging the Power: Urgent Call for Public Health Law Reform to Protect Citizens from Governor’s Potential Misuse

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Albuquerque, New Mexico – Public health laws in the state need urgent reform to prevent further abuses of power by the governor. These laws are at the center of a heated debate over individual freedoms, government authority, and the health and safety of the population. While public health measures play a crucial role in safeguarding communities, the potential for abuse of power cannot be ignored. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, governors across the country have been granted broad authority to enact emergency health measures. These measures have included restrictions on businesses, limitations on gatherings, and mask … Read more

Growing Momentum: More States Push for Age Verification Laws to Protect Children from Online Pornography

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A growing number of states are considering legislation that would require age verification for access to pornography sites. In 2024, as many as twelve additional states in the United States are weighing bills of their own, following the lead of seven states that adopted similar measures last year. The goal of these laws is to establish a barrier between children and adult content online, potentially paving the way for federal legislation on the issue. Despite the broad public support for these age verification requirements, powerful interests from the tech and pornography industries are pushing back … Read more