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Louisiana Rings in 2025 with Sweeping Changes to State Laws Affecting Unemployment, Voting, and THC Regulation

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Baton Rouge, La. – Louisiana residents are starting the new year with multiple laws that are set to change the landscapes of employment, voting, and consumer products. Among these, significant amendments have been made to unemployment benefits, voting requirements, as well as THC and CBD regulations. In a considerable revision to unemployment welfare, recipients will now be eligible for benefits for a maximum of 12 weeks, a cut from the previous provision of 26 weeks. Proponents argue that this change will encourage quicker workforce reentry. However, critics, including the group Invest in Louisiana, argue that … Read more

Minnesota Rings in 2025 with Sweeping New Laws: Enhanced Consumer Protections, Expanded Health Coverage, and Voting Access on College Campuses

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ST. PAUL, Minn. — As 2025 dawned, Minnesota introduced a slate of new laws, taking effect on Jan. 1, encompassing everything from consumer protection to health insurance coverage, in a legislative push heavily influenced by the state’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) majority. These statutes, a result of the recent legislative session’s partisan efforts, are set to alter the day-to-day lives of Minnesotans across a broad spectrum. In consumer affairs, Minnesota has taken a firm stance against hidden fees in transactions, implementing a ban on junk fees that ensures businesses must include the total price in the sale … Read more

California Rings in the New Year with Sweeping Legislative Updates: How the Latest Laws Impact You

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LOS ANGELES — California is initiating several new statutes beginning July 1 covering a broad spectrum of policy areas from vehicle registrations to gun control and housing. This legislative wave aims to refine daily operations and enhance civil liberties within the state. One notable change coming into force is derived from Assembly Bill 256, authored by Assemblymember Diane Dixon, a Republican from Newport Beach. The law, set to remain effective until January 1, 2030, imposes restrictions on police traffic stops, particularly those solely based on expired vehicle registration stickers visible on license plates. Under this … Read more