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One major gun law is being proposed under Senate Bill 23, about using a gun in a crime. Another bill being considered is about teens' mental health.

FWD.us looked at how mischaracterizations of the bail overhauls led to dwindling public support and directly resulted in lawmakers rolling back portions of the reforms despite a lack of data linking the changes to upticks in crime.

While home and rental prices rise, several recent studies added to a wide body of research linking housing insecurity to worsening health outcomes.

The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday to discuss the Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would make it illegal for landlords and realtors to factor in criminal backgrounds when considering a tenant. Supporters say stable housing is key to preventing recidivism, but critics have slammed the bill, citing safety concerns.

HONOLULU – T777, a team composed of students from University Laboratory School and Punahou School, took home first place for the No Code/Low Code Solutions and first place High School […]

The murder of her son radicalized Madeline Brame. Now, the right has embraced her as the muse of the movement to quash the most progressive bail reform law in the US.

Zeldin's “Day One” plan includes declaring a state of emergency in order to suspend bail reforms, including changes to discovery and speedy trial laws and statutes limiting the use of solitary confinement in prisons and jails.

UNICEF warns urgent action is needed to increase funding for adaptation to protect children and vulnerable communities from worsening heatwaves and other climate shocks.

High heatwave duration currently impacts 538 million, or 23 per cent of, children globally: Report

Prison populations fell in 2020 compared to previous years as states released inmates as the coronavirus raged and courts stalled. Crime also spiked that year and has continued.