Repeals

Texas Ushers in Major New Laws in 2025: Car Inspection Repeals, Tax Relief Measures, and Enhanced Data Privacy

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AUSTIN, Texas – With the dawn of 2025, Texans are set to experience significant legislative changes that will affect many aspects of daily life, from vehicle requirements to property taxes and judicial reforms. As the new legislations take effect on January 1, they reflect initiatives passed during the 2024 legislative session, among earlier efforts seeking to refine state regulations and enhance residents’ quality of life. One notable change arriving in 2025 is the cessation of mandatory car safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles, a move encapsulated by House Bill 3297. Instead of an annual inspection, vehicle … Read more

St. Louis Repeals Outdated Nighttime Ban on Barber Shops, Breaking Barriers for Black Businesses

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St. Louis, Missouri – Night owls in need of a trim or a fresh shave will soon find it easier as St. Louis repeals an old law that previously prohibited barbershops from operating past 10 p.m. This outdated regulation, largely understood as targeting predominantly Black-owned businesses, limited how late these shops could serve their communities. The change is not only an effort to modernize business operations but also a strike against what many see as a racially biased law. The ordinance in question dates back over a century, originally instated with the claim of preventing … Read more

Boynton Beach City Repeals Century-Old Segregation Ordinances, Embracing Unity and Confronting Past Injustices

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BOYNTON BEACH, Florida – Boynton Beach city commissioners unanimously voted to repeal three segregation ordinances that were established a century ago. These ordinances, although not enforced for many years, once divided residential areas into white and African American districts. Mayor Ty Penserga described this repeal as “the ending of an unfortunate part of our history” and a “formal ending that was long overdue.” The two ordinances, created in 1924, established separate districts for white and African American residents within the town of Boynton. Additionally, a third ordinance known as a “Sundown” law was passed in … Read more

McHenry County Board Repeals Solar Farm Restrictions Amidst Legal Battle

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McHenry County Board in Illinois has overturned restrictions on twelve solar farms that were previously approved. The decision, which came amidst a lawsuit from a solar farm developer, was voted on by the board members at a meeting on Tuesday. One board member voiced concerns about permanent zoning changes. The repeal was approved with 11 votes in favor, 6 against, and one abstention. The board also voted to remove a 10-year time limit condition placed on another solar farm in Crystal Lake. Board member Jim Kearns stated that he did not agree with these amendments … Read more