Laws

Here’s an explanation of contempt of court and the potential consequences for a president and the federal government if a judge’s order is ignored.

Right-to-repair laws protect your ability to choose where to get your electronics or car repaired without having to go to the original manufacturer. Here’s what you need to know.

Laws protecting consumers’ ability to seek out independent repairs for their appliances are spreading across the United States.

DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion and focuses on fostering equitable environments in businesses and schools, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

New laws taking effect in 2025 include restrictions on AI, age limits for social media use and minimum wage increases in 20 states.

In many states, minimum wage workers will see a pay raise in January.

Brooke shared advice for senior citizens.

Connecticut legislators, activists and researchers announced the implementation of Public Act 24-130, a bipartisan law unanimously passed in May to give critically ill infants access to genetic testing.

A new bipartisan law in Connecticut will give critically ill infants access to genetic testing. Public Act 24-130 was unanimously passed in May and on Thursday legislators, activists and researchers announced the policy at UConn Health in Farmington. “To most folks it was a no-brainer,” said Rep. Jillian Gilchrest (D, West Hartford) who led the efforts. “To not offer this…

Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat proposed bill that would offer federal protection of access to contraceptives.

Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Under Title IX, no person in the United States should be prevented from participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the base of race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.