Author: Tom Barton Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed laws requiring age verification on porn sites, raising rural speed limits and backing nuclear energy and hydrogen projects.Read More
The burger joint, with locations in Biddeford, Westbrook and Scarborough, has agreed to pay about $83,000 in back wages and fines. A judge has not yet approved the settlement.Read More
A civil rights investigation into the matter by the U.S. Department of Education is ongoing.Read More
A new Maryland law aimed at putting guardrails on new technology and keeping students safe went into effect on Monday, June 1.Read More
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement mentioned the possibility of consolidating some law enforcement agencies if they can’t meet new higher standards. But what exactly does that mean?Read More
The judge’s move came after Illinois lawmakers decided Monday to again delay implementation of the law prohibiting so-called interchange fees, or swipe fees.Read More
From tiny bars to expansive green spaces, a longtime local recommends the best things to do in Tokyo.Read More
The IRC said only about 20% of contacts are currently being traced.Read More
The U.S. State Department is set to drastically reduce visa-processing operations across Africa, consolidating nearly 50 embassies and consulates into just 20 full-service hubs.Read More
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged Indian business leaders and investors to work with South Africa to build industries thatRead More