Legal
Legal matters are a core focus for local and state government agencies, encompassing the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and regulations that govern public affairs. Legal frameworks ensure that government actions are consistent with the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights. Though by no means a perfect system – enforcement inequities continue to make the headlines – local leaders strive to create laws that work fairly for all.
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“We are taking bold steps now to protect our people and our skies before tragedy strikes,” Gov. Jeff Landry said
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“In other words, this current board might decide to reorganize the county fire department... take it out of existence,” a Vance County commissioner said
The Austin Police Association plans to take action against the city’s enforcement of “the illegal provisions”
An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones
Timothy W. Gorman ruled that Ogdensburg violated the collective bargaining deal when it forced the FD to have than five members on a shift over two years
States with legal recreational cannabis markets had a 10% increase in MVA deaths
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
Expansion of the Heart and Lung Act will add park rangers, some corrections employees, port and housing police and university officers
The civilian investigators wouldn’t have authority to make arrests or issue criminal process notices
Comptroller Susana Mendoza accused the city of setting impossible standards for cops to receive benefits
Neil Carlberg was a Bellingham firefighter for 33 years, retired in 2011 and died of esophageal cancer in 2018
“The goal of lowering the BAC is to hopefully make people think twice about driving when they’ve been drinking at all,” Sgt. Wes Rasmussen said
The abuse happened in at least two Perth Amboy firehouses
The state health department suspended the Walla Walla man’s paramedic license, making him ineligible for paid leave, a city spokesperson said
Each family will receive funds from Kansas City plus money from the private auto insurance provider for the firefighter who was driving
More than 90 out of 102 county sheriffs have publicly stated that they won’t aggressively enforce the law
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