New laws taking effect in 2026 will bring changes for residents in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, affecting wages, health care and public safety. Several measures focus on worker protections ...

Several new laws in Virginia regarding social media, baby food, and healthcare take effect on January 1. Social media platforms must now limit use to one hour per day for users under 16, unless a ...

In 2025, the Virginia General Assembly and Gov. Glenn Youngkin passed and signed over 650 bills into law. While most legislation hits the books in July, several major laws went live on Jan. 1, 2026.

RICHMOND, Va. — While most new Virginia laws take effect on July 1, more than half a dozen laws are taking effect Jan. 1, bringing changes to wages, social media use, healthcare coverage and consumer ...

IOWA, USA — A new year is set to begin, and Iowans can expect some changes when the calendar flips to January. Many laws passed this legislative session took effect in July, but a handful of laws and ...

Democratic lawmakers on Monday advanced a sweeping slate of gun safety proposals — many of them previously vetoed by former ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The start of a new year also means the start of new laws in Iowa, including fines for handling a ...

The University of Arkansas has rescinded its decision to hire Emily Suski as the university’s Law School dean less than a ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Thirteen new Hawaii laws taking effect Jan. 1 will raise costs for tourists and uninsured drivers while expanding protections for families and consumers. Hawaii’s new “Green ...

The Bottom Line - Privacy compliance obligations continue to grow and expand, so businesses should revisit their privacy ...