The Latest Breaking News from State Law

Losing a spouse is a painful experience, and it can become even more complicated if they pass away without a will. When there’s no will, it’s called dying “intestate.” This situation results in your spouse’s assets being distributed according to state laws, not personal wishes. Understanding what happens to your…

One of the prohibited substances can cause cancer; new state law forced operators to identify chemicals.

A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that it is expanding in Miami

A campaign to expand Medicaid in Florida is delaying its push to get the issue on the ballot until 2028

A federal appeals court has effectively upheld a state law in New York that bars firearms in “sensitive” locations including Times Square, the New York City subway system and commuter trains

The guidance comes in response to confusion over a new state law requiring schools to notify parents whenever students need health care services.

A judge said the university can’t be trusted to enforce a state law that bans overnight “expressive activity,” among other restrictions, in a constitutional way.

Suburban officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have enacted rules aimed at curtailing a sweeping new state law to allow more apartments.

The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas.