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S1985 would legalize growing or possessing up to six marijuana plants for personal recreational use, and up to 10 plants for personal medical use. S1126 would establish a state bank specifically for the handling of funds associated with marijuana commerce.

Indiana's Democratic Senators Rodney Pol and David Niezgodski have introduced multiple bills aimed at legalizing marijuana in some capacity. 

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania will soon convene a committee to decide how to spend the state’s first-ever funding for public defense, though experts cautioned t

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The state legislature approved $7.5 million for indigent defense. Until now, Pennsylvania was one of the few states to not provide state funding for public defenders.

Two Washington state bills carried over into the 2024 legislative session would create a process to sue government officials in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense.

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Pennsylvania Provides State Money for Public Defense for the First Time and more from the State College, PA region

Walt Garlington says Louisiana should confirm its own Congressional map and ignore orders of federal courts to draw gerrymandered districts.

The state legislature approved $7.5 million for indigent defense. Until now, Pennsylvania was one of the few states to not provide state funding for public defenders.