California lawmakers voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would ban autonomous trucks from operating without a driver, requiring a safety driver to always be present. The bill will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature. The Teamsters and other labor groups support the measure. They claim driverless trucks would eliminate thousands of good-paying jobs for human…
California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban Autonomous Trucks
June 1, 2023
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Orange County’s 3rd Amazon Warehouse Granted $10 Million in Tax Exemptions
June 1, 2023
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A soon-to-be-constructed $200 million Amazon warehouse in the Town of Wawayanda was awarded more than $10 million in tax exemptions by the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (OCIDA). It is the third Amazon warehouse to be built in the county, following a one-million-square-foot distribution center in the Town of Montgomery and a “last-mile” delivery station…
Federal Judge Grants Request to Block Biden Admin’ AR Pistol Brace Rule in Texas
June 1, 2023
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The Biden administration’s pistol brace rule, which critics warn could turn millions of Americans into felons overnight, has been dealt another blow by a federal judge in Texas. The rule in question was finalized in January by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which mandates gun owners across the nation to register…
Orange County Cities’ Financial Rankings for 2022 Are Here
June 1, 2023
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Commentary By late April, five of Orange County’s 34 cities had not posted their Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for the year ending June 30, 2022, on their websites. They are usually completed by December of the same year. By the end of May, the last one was finally posted. The city of Laguna Beach’s…
Oklahoma Eases Restrictions on Abortion
Oklahoma’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the procedure remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases except life-threatening situations. In a 6-3 ruling, the high court said the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a “medical emergency” before a doctor can perform an abortion….
Juveniles Need to Be Held Accountable for Violent Crimes: DC Mayor
June 1, 2023
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Washington’s Anacostia Coordinating Council (ACC) held a meeting Tuesday with Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser in attendance. While the mayor discussed her administration’s many accomplishments in Anacostia, violent crimes committed by juveniles were at the top of the community’s mind. Mayor Muriel Bowser told the residents that juveniles have to be held accountable for acts of violence,…
Independent Report Finds Ken Paxton Didn’t Break Law in Firing Former Officials
An outside law firm has found that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—who has been suspended from office pending the outcome of his impeachment trial in the Senate—didn’t break any laws or violate office procedure when he fired several individuals who accused him of wrongful dismissal and retaliation. A report regarding retaliation claims by a number…
Federal Judge Halts Missouri Execution of Man Convicted in Jail Break Killings
June 1, 2023
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COLUMBIA, Mo.—A federal judge on Wednesday halted next week’s scheduled execution of a man convicted of killing two Missouri jailers amid questions about the literacy of a juror in the case. U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough ruled that Michael Andrew Tisius’ execution at the state prison in Bonne Terre should be delayed to give the…
Philadelphia Transport Introduces Mask Ban to Enhance Safety Following Recent Shootings
In response to recent acts of violence on the system, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has announced a policy against wearing ski masks and similar face coverings that conceal identities on its buses, trains, and subways. This measure is designed to deter crime and improve safety for passengers. The move comes in the wake…
Pennsylvania Agency Bans Masks Following Recent Shootings
In response to recent acts of violence on the system, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has announced a policy against wearing ski masks and similar face coverings that conceal identities on its buses, trains, and subways. This measure is designed to deter crime and improve safety for passengers. The move comes in the wake…
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