Laws & Legislation

In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Governor Patrick Morrisey has used his line-item veto power to cut millions of dollars in funding, including crucial resources for the state’s already strained foster care system. These cuts come as West Virginia continues to face a foster care crisis, with too many children already in precarious […]

UPDATED May 7, 2025 The Colorado Senate has given preliminary approval to a newly amended bill aimed at improving safety for users of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. Senate Bill 25-1291, known as the Accountability, Transparency, and Protection for Exploited Youth Act, was introduced following concerns over the safety of riders using these services.

A group of attorneys is reportedly urging Maryland Governor Wes Moore to veto a new law that would reduce financial awards for victims of institutional abuse. The call for a veto comes as the attorneys rush to file lawsuits ahead of a deadline set for May 31, 2025. If Governor Moore signs the bill into

Ohio’s new child grooming law, signed into effect on April 9, 2025, reportedly makes grooming children for sexual abuse a criminal offense. Governor Mike DeWine’s signing of House Bill 322 in January represents a significant step in safeguarding minors from exploitation, especially in light of tragic cases such as that of Father Geoff Drew, a