Iowa Drivers Must Use Hands-Free Devices Starting July 1
by Starting July 1, 2025, Iowa will officially join the growing list of states enforcing a hands-free driving law. This new law requires drivers to use …
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Florida Schools Ban Phones for Entire Day: New Policy Starts July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, Florida will enforce a new school phone policy that prohibits students from using their phones during the entire school day. This …
Virginia’s $2,500 Fine for Car Owners Who Permit Unlicensed Minors to Drive
In an effort to enhance road safety and reduce the number of unlicensed minors driving on Virginia’s streets, the state has introduced a new law …
Texas Sets New Standards for Data Privacy Starting July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, Texas will implement the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation designed to give consumers more control …
California Boosts Film & TV Industry with $750 Million Tax Incentive Increase
by The California senate has adopted a measure that will ideally encourage studios to shoot in the state by boosting the maximum amount of tax credits …
1 July: New Law in Florida Prohibits Balloon Releases to Combat Environmental Damage
Starting July 1, 2025, Florida has officially implemented a new law banning the release of balloons into the air. The law, which has been introduced …
New Virginia Law Requires Backseat Passengers to Wear Seatbelts Starting July 1—Penalty: $25 Fine
Starting July 1, 2025, Virginia will expand its seatbelt laws to include all passengers in a vehicle, including those in the back seat. Under the …
Iowa Law Bans Gender Identity Instruction in K-6 Schools Starting July 1
Effective July 1, 2025, Iowa has implemented a new law that prohibits the instruction of gender identity theory in kindergarten through sixth-grade classrooms. This law, …
Illinois Sales Tax Hike and Plastic Bottle Ban Take Effect July 1
As of July 1, 2025, Illinois residents will begin to see the impact of two significant changes in state law: a sales tax increase in …
International Waters Turn Grave: 3,000-Car Ship Sinks, Leaving Thousands of Cars Lost
According to the United States Coast Guard, this week a big cargo ship that was carrying an estimated three thousand vehicles sank in international seas …