Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law requiring law enforcement agencies to conduct more thorough background checks ...

Illinois law now requires that prospective police officers approve the release of personal background records in response to ...

The Texas House Public Health Committee heard testimony Wednesday on legislation that would restrict hemp-derived products, ...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a landmark law aimed at enhancing transparency in the hiring of law enforcement officers ...

Law enforcement officials say the hemp industry is not adequately regulated and the stores selling the products pose a risk ...

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the ...

Republican Sen. Kevin Corbin, who represents the far western counties of the state in the N.C. General Assembly, was the primary champion of Medicaid expansion in 2023. He's keeping a careful watch on ...

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people ...

The Texas Senate passed a redistricting map (S.B. No. 4) on Tuesday that has been at the center of national debate. Two Democrats remained in chambers, allowing the Senate vote to proceed and ...

In Rhode Island, we see censorship for what it is: a way to limit what we can learn about the world – and about each other," said Governor Dan McKee.

A recent spike in deadly domestic violence cases across South Florida has officials and advocates urging action and awareness ...

A senior government official questioned why certain information was being redacted in a document about children being held in ...