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Teen driving bill sponsored by state Rep. Kathy Watson passes in House
“Passing this measure today puts Pennsylvania on a path of protecting all of our drivers and passengers and ensures that our state is appropriately responding to national traffic crash data by updating our laws.” Watson's legislation proposes
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:28A
No need to yell
With her new book, “The Bennett Law Controversy,” Johnston hopes to add her voice to the national debate over illegal immigration and the laws aimed at curbing it. Although the Bennett Law was passed — then later repealed — more than 120 years ago,
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:28A
Merrillville High to host state Court of Appeals
It has heard more than 300 arguments at law schools, colleges, high schools and county courthouses since 2000. The court is Indiana's second-highest court and reviews appeals from trial courts across the state. Its decisions are final unless overruled
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:28A
Release: The Burlington Police Department Launches Special Statewide High
In Burlington a minimum of 35 extra patrol hours have been funded for this mobilization. So remember, if you are pulled over for violating traffic laws, law enforcement will be checking to make sure drivers and passengers are wearing their seat belts.
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:28A
Bahrainis condemn death penalty verdicts
The opposition has condemned the verdict describing it as a political move aimed at suppressing the anti-government movement. On Sunday, a military court upheld the death sentences for two anti-government protesters for their involvement in the killing
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:27A
Second Amendment Foundation Adds Plaintiffs In Illinois Firearms Law Challenge
Defendants in the lawsuit are Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Police Superintendent Hiram Grau. SAF is represented by attorneys David Jensen of New York and David Sigale of Glen Ellyn. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court for the
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:26A
La Crosse starts cleaning up after apparent tornado
Police were asking residents to stay off the streets because traffic was making it difficult for emergency responders to move around the city. “I just saw stuff starting to fly and the lights started flickering. I said, 'Let's get in the basement,“'
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:26A
Fourth Circuit sends W.Va. AG's drug-pricing case to state court
(Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's lawsuit against prescription drug retailers is not a class action and should be heard in state court. Six drug stores -- including CVS,
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:26A
Summit Business Media Emerges From Bankruptcy, Names Four New Board Directors
balances and cashflow from current operations to meet working capital needs. The plan was officially approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on May 5, and has wiped $140 million of debt from Summit™s balance sheet.
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:25A
Driving While Female
Last week Saudi housewife Najla al-Hariri made news by defying the ban on women drivers in Saudi Arabia. She drove around for four days in Jeddah “to defend her belief that Saudi women should be allowed to drive.” Yesterday I saw reports that a Saudi
Updated: 05/23/2011 11:25A