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It is becoming an almost standard part of the preliminary appearance process in Yakima County Superior Court, particularly in the middle of the month. After a discussion on whether someone will …

The legislation would create a cause of action in state courts to sue an agent of the state of New Hampshire, or any of its political subdivisions, including police officers, for a violation of a right under the laws or constitution of New Hampshire or the United States Constitution.

Its a continuing problem in Yakima County and around the state: not enough prosecutors and felony-qualified public defenders.

It is becoming an almost standard part of the preliminary appearance process in Yakima County Superior Court, particularly in the middle of the month.

Gov. Josh Shapiro last week approved $7.5 million in state funds to help Pennsylvania counties cover the cost of legal defense for those who can’t afford it, marking the first

A bill filed in the New Hampshire House would end state enforcement of all EPA rules, regulations and mandates.

The proposed law would legalize possession of up to 5 ounces of marijuana for either recreational or medicinal purposes. Persons over 21 would be able to legally grow up to six marijuana plants. The bill would also create a licensing and regulatory structure for the production, processing, and sale of marijuana for recreational use.

For the first time in Pennsylvania’s history, the state next year will provide funding to counties for indigent legal defense. While the proposed $7.5 million in funding passed earlier this year with the budget, it wasn’t until Wednesday night that the funding mechanism to allow the money to be allocated

A bill filed in the Missouri House would create a process to sue police officers in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense.

Bills filed in the Missouri House and Senate would bar state and local officials from enforcing federal “extreme risk” protective orders – sometimes referred to as red flag laws. The passage of the bill would not only protect liberty in Missouri; it could also hinder federal efforts to restrict the right to keep and bear arms.