New York AG investigating drug testing of pregnant patients
New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the issue of drug testing pregnant patients without their consent at hospitals across the state, according to two lawsuits.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the issue of drug testing pregnant patients without their consent at hospitals across the state, according to two lawsuits.
State lawmakers are pushing sweeping legislation that aims to ban slices of cheese that are individually packaged in thin micro-plastic wrapping.
State lawmakers are pushing sweeping legislation that aims to ban slices of cheese that are individually packaged in thin micro-plastic wrapping.
A package to improve public safety is moving ahead in the California state Legislature - with a floor vote in the State Assembly on the first bill expected this week. Assembly Bill 2215 puts into statute that police officers have the discretion to send people arrested for low-level offenses directly to supportive services. Anthony DiMartino - government affairs director with the nonprofit Californians for Safety and Justice - said sometimes public safety is best served when people avoid arrest and instead get therapy, addiction support or help getting a job. ...
While the result was disappointing for those who have been pushing such legislation for years, Assembly leaders still expressed confidence the bill could pass before the legislative session ends.