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Utah Department of Wildlife Resources Announces Key Bills Passed in 2024 Legislative Session for Wildlife Management

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SALT LAKE CITY — The 2024 General Legislative Session in Utah was marked by a flurry of activity in the realm of wildlife management. Several bills were passed and signed into law, focusing on various aspects of wildlife conservation and regulation. The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has compiled a list of key bills that it believes residents should be aware of. One such bill is H.B. 222, also known as “Wildlife Hunting Amendments.” This law introduces changes to wildlife-related rules, specifically addressing the amount of “hunter orange” attire that hunters are required to … Read more

New Jersey Mandates Translation Services for Seven Non-English Speaking Communities, Ensuring Inclusive Access to Vital Resources

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has enacted a law mandating translation and interpretation services for seven non-English languages in an effort to ensure equal access to crucial services. The decision aims to support the state’s diverse population, which includes a significant number of individuals who are limited English proficient. Under the new law, state agencies and healthcare providers that receive government funds must provide translation and interpretation services for Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Gujarati, Tagalog, Arabic, and Italian. These services will be offered for vital documents, services, and programs, including those related to healthcare, law … Read more

Judge Halts Opt Outs for Josephine County Library District, Preserving Access to Valuable Resources

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GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A judge has ordered the Josephine County Library District to cease its practice of allowing patrons to opt out of paying library fees. The order, issued Wednesday, comes after a lawsuit challenged the library’s policy, arguing that it undermines the district’s ability to function effectively. The library district previously offered library cardholders the option to “opt out” of contributing to the fees required to access certain library services. Those who chose to opt out were still granted access to basic library services but would be prohibited from borrowing physical materials … Read more

Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission Certifies Raymond Kirtley as Qualified Senior Judge, Expanding Judicial Resources

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Crawfordsville, Indiana – Raymond M. Kirtley has been deemed qualified by the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission to serve as a Senior Judge until the end of the year, according to the Supreme Court of the State of Indiana. The senior judge program was established by the Indiana legislature in 1989 to augment the state’s judicial resources by utilizing the services of retired judges. Appointed by the Indiana Supreme Court, senior judges can preside over circuit courts, superior courts, probate courts, the tax court, or the court of appeals. They may act as substitutes when regular … Read more