Democrats kill legislation to tighten prison sentences
(The Center Square) — Democrats in the Senate Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee used their majority to shut down a bill from Sen. Mark...
California ballot measure for tougher drug, theft penalties hits key milestone
(The Center Square) – A California ballot measure to advance tougher penalties for drug trafficking and theft has so far secured 25% of the...
Hochul seeks to expands New York’s hate crime laws
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing to expand the state's hate crime laws and make more money available for...
In-N-Out announces first restaurant closure ever, citing Oakland crime
(The Center Square) – In-N-Out Burger announced it is closing its profitable Oakland location in its first-ever permanent store closure, due to unrelenting crime...
Consent complicates matters in strangulation bill proposed in WA Legislature
(The Center Square) – Washington could become the first state in the nation to allow sexual assault charges in non-fatal strangulations, even if the...