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30 States Considering ‘Right To Repair’ Reforms in 2024

2 years ago
Oregon recently became the seventh state to pass “right to repair” legislation making it easier, cheaper, and more convenient to repair technology you own. The bill’s passage came on the heels of legislation passed in Massachusetts (in 2012 and 2020), Colorado (in 2022 and 2023), New York, Minnesota, Maine and California. U.S. consumer protection has […]
Karl Bode

Missouri Senate gives initial approval to complete ban on child marriage

2 years ago

A bipartisan bill to ban child marriage in Missouri won initial approval in the state Senate Wednesday afternoon. Under current law, 16 and 17-year-olds are allowed to get married with parental consent. Marriage between a minor and anyone 21 or older is prohibited. The legislation discussed Wednesday would prohibit issuing a marriage license to anyone […]

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Clara Bates

‘The water wars are coming’: Missouri looks to limit exports from rivers, lakes

2 years ago
Missouri House members on Wednesday took a step toward prohibiting exports of water, arguing the state’s “most precious resource” should be protected and reserved for residents. The bill, which prohibits water exports without a state permit, cleared an initial Missouri House vote 115-25. It needs second approval before it moves to the Missouri Senate, where a similar bill has passed a committee vote and awaits action by senators. Speaking in favor of the bill, Bridget Walsh Moore, a Democrat…
Allison Kite