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This new California NIMBY-busting law could create a million new apartments and condominiums

This new California NIMBY-busting law could create a million new apartments and condominiums

June 9, 2026June 11, 2026 · Real Estate

A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million…

Read more This new California NIMBY-busting law could create a million new apartments and condominiums

A former CHP officer charged with lying under oath will not have her case go to trial. Why?

February 20, 2026February 21, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

A now-retired California Highway Patrol officer was charged with lying under oath about several traffic stops.Prosecutors said that there is video to prove it, but it is evidence…

Read more A former CHP officer charged with lying under oath will not have her case go to trial. Why?

Immigration experts share how to push back against Trump’s actions

February 20, 2026February 22, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

MARBLEHEAD — A panel of local immigration experts shared how people can push back against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, including donating to legal defense funds for immigrants…

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Mamdani co-signs comeback of nonprofit property COPA bill vetoed by Adams | amNewYork

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

A hotly debated housing bill that would give nonprofits first dibs on property purchases — vetoed by former Mayor Eric Adams hours before he left office — is…

Read more Mamdani co-signs comeback of nonprofit property COPA bill vetoed by Adams | amNewYork

Immigration experts share how locals can push back against Trump’s actions

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

MARBLEHEAD — A panel of local immigration experts shared ways people can push back against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, including donating to legal defense funds for immigrants…

Read more Immigration experts share how locals can push back against Trump’s actions

A California county’s only hospital cleared a federal hurdle, but it still needs millions to reopen

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

A shuttered Northern California hospital is getting a lifeline from Congress, but it doesn’t come with money to actually reopen and serve patients. A new federal law will…

Read more A California county’s only hospital cleared a federal hurdle, but it still needs millions to reopen

Salem to continue discussion on raising fees for failing to clear snow, ice from sidewalks

February 13, 2026February 14, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — Salem City Councilors expressed support for the intent of a proposal to increase fines for failing to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, but said that…

Read more Salem to continue discussion on raising fees for failing to clear snow, ice from sidewalks

President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned five former professional football players — one posthumously — for various crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.The pardons were announced by…

Read more President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking

Brooklyn Bar Association reopens doors after 5 months with first-ever breakfast event | amNewYork

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

Brooklyn Bar Association President-Elect Angélicque Moreno stands next to immediate past president Anthony Vaughn at the organization’s first breakfast event. Provided by Anthony Vaughn After being closed since…

Read more Brooklyn Bar Association reopens doors after 5 months with first-ever breakfast event | amNewYork

Judge rules feds must temporarily resume funding for Gateway tunnel rail project | amNewYork

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

View of construction underway for the Gateway Program’s Hudson River Tunnels, New York, NY, at Hudson Yards, Oct. 6, 2025. Photo by Anthony Behar/Sipa USA The Trump administration…

Read more Judge rules feds must temporarily resume funding for Gateway tunnel rail project | amNewYork

Republicans reject complaint about Tulsi Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

The Republican leaders of the House and Senate intelligence committees have rejected a top-secret complaint from an anonymous government insider alleging that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard…

Read more Republicans reject complaint about Tulsi Gabbard as Democrats question time it took to see it

Lawhive, which started out selling to tech to law firms but then became one, raises $60 million in new funding | Fortune

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · Business

Lawhive, a British startup that wants to use AI to transform the business model of law firms that perform routine legal work for individuals and small businesses, has…

Read more Lawhive, which started out selling to tech to law firms but then became one, raises $60 million in new funding | Fortune

How Super Rugby’s new rules could widen the gap to test rugby

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

One change that probably won’t be seen often but will certainly have an impact is it will no longer be mandatory for the referee to issue a yellow…

Read more How Super Rugby’s new rules could widen the gap to test rugby

Law Department nominee tells City Council he’ll be lawyer for entire city, not just Mamdani | amNewYork

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

Steven Banks, Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s nominee for New York City Corporation Counsel, tesitfied before City Council on Feb. 4. Photo by John McCarten/NYC Council Media Unit Steven Banks,…

Read more Law Department nominee tells City Council he’ll be lawyer for entire city, not just Mamdani | amNewYork

Out-of-state group funding pot law repeal

February 4, 2026February 5, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — A Virginia-based group is leading an initiative to repeal Massachusetts’ 2016 recreational cannabis law, and putting hundreds of thousands of dollars behind the effort, according to…

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Is ICE Leading Us Into a Constitutional Crisis?

February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 · Breaking News

So they do not want a constitutional crisis, but what is the alternative? You tiptoe around it and hope that the government comes into compliance by baby steps?…

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Out-of-state group funds pot law repeal

February 2, 2026February 3, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — A Virginia-based group is leading an initiative to repeal Massachusetts’ 2016 recreational cannabis law and putting hundreds of thousands of dollars behind the effort, according to…

Read more Out-of-state group funds pot law repeal

Watchdog claims proof of ‘harm’ nonexistent in suit against Trump’s ban on trans surgeries for minors

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Politics

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A Trump-aligned lawfare group filed records requests attempting to uncover the “harm” that Democrat states said was…

Read more Watchdog claims proof of ‘harm’ nonexistent in suit against Trump’s ban on trans surgeries for minors

Essex resident heading up Stop Child Predators

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

ESSEX — For Maureen Flatley , there is possibly no task greater than protecting children. Flatley, who has lived in Essex since 2002, was recently named president of…

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Corrupt ex-cop pleads guilty to charges in drug trafficking scheme – amNewYork

January 29, 2026January 30, 2026 · New York, New York Local News

FILE – The NYPD logo. Photo by Getty Images/Tillsonbrug A former NYPD officer on Thursday pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his involvement in a drug trafficking scheme…

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