Social Media Ideas for 2025 (Act 1140)

Governor Signs Bill Requiring Libraries and Other Facilities to Post Suicide Hotline (9-8-8) Information

On August 7, 2026, Governor Pritzker signed Public Act 104-0808 into law, also referred to as Tammurra’s Act (Act). The Act applies to various facilities and institutions, includin...

Louisiana school and college campuses prepare to enforce Act 305

Monroe, La (KTVE/KARD)-- Louisiana Act 305 has increased penalties for marijuana use and possession on or near school and college campuses, establishing potential felony charges fo...

CCJPL restricts access for minors under new state law

JONESBORO — In compliance with Arkansas Act 372, the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and its branches have enacted new policies governing access to library materials and...

Arkansas Launches Universal Application Portal for State Colleges and Universities

by Ainsley Platt, Arkansas Advocate August 18, 2026 The Arkansas Department of Education launched a universal application system Tuesday for colleges and universities in the state....

Arkansas Governor’s School announces class of 2026

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Governor’s School has announced the names of 383 students who completed the 47th edition of the program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville during s...

House Bill 312 takes effect Tuesday, creating concealed carry permit pathway for 18- to 20-year-olds

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A new Kentucky law taking effect Tuesday creates a pathway for adults ages 18 to 20 to obtain a provisional concealed carry license, allowing eligible young...

Arkansas students can now apply simultaneously at up to 5 colleges online – and waive fees

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) have officially launched the Arkansas ACCESS Portal, a new universal application system designed to strea...

Off the news: New law enhances safety for educators

Act 234 is a new law years in the making, given an urgent push forward in this year’s Legislature after a Moanalua High School assistant athletic director was allegedly attacked by...

New Louisiana Data Privacy Act Set to Take Effect in 2027

Wisconsin’s APRN Modernization Act Is Effective September 1

Last year, Hall Render introduced you to the APRN Modernization Act (“the Act”) after Wisconsin passed it into law in early August 2025. The Act, which takes effect on September 1,...

PENNSYLVANIA SB 992: Signed by the Governor

Arkansas Tourism Report Estimates Record 54.3 Million Visitors in 2025

ROLAND, Ark. — An estimated 54.3 million people visited Arkansas in 2025, setting a state record and increasing by more than 2 million visitors from the previous year, according to...

Arkansas schools encouraged to enter AGFC’s Generation Conservation regional competitions

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened its application portal to the 2026 Generation Conservation Pre-Summit and Regional competitions, and interested schools have until...

Arkansas Medicaid now covers doula care, complying with law meant to improve maternal health

Coverage begins on September 1, 2026, complying with 2025 law aiming to improve maternal health outcomes.

AAA approves 9 new rules for student eligibility and conduct; 4 potential rules fail

The member schools of the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) gathered in Little Rock on Monday, July 27, 2026, for the governing body’s annual meeting to vote on 13 proposals af...

Kingsport City Schools ready for 'digital device' law

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new law in Tennessee requires all school systems to create a policy that imposes additional regulations on electronic devices in elementary schools. Kin...

Registration now open for 2026 Great Arkansas Cleanup

The Office of Keep Arkansas Beautiful, housed within the Arkansas Department of Transportation, announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Great Arkansas Cleanup.

Illinois Intelligent Speed Assistance Law: What Drivers Should Know About Public Act 104-0507

Public Act 104-0507 creates Illinois’ Intelligent Speed Assistance Program for repeat excessive speeding offenders beginning in 2028. Illinois has enacted a major new traffic safet...

Green Mountain State Joins in State Privacy Effective 2028

Old North State Report – July 31, 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS August 31, 2026: Thinkers Lunch – Political Reporter Roundtable October 15, 2026: NC Professional Lobbyists Association Annual Meeting October 22, 2026: Associatio...

Act 250 – Silver Maple Construction

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New Kentucky law aims to address ongoing physician shortage statewide

Kentucky is facing a shortage of nearly 3,000 physicians by 2030, according to an August 2025 report from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Kentucky new laws 2026: What changes take effect Wednesday in the Bluegrass State

(ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — Dozens of new laws passed during the 2026 Kentucky legislative session that will take effect Wednesday, July 15, impacting nearly every aspect of d...

Public schools across Kentucky will see changes starting Wednesday

Kentucky’s Republican-controlled General Assembly placed a heavy focus on education this year as they sought to add new student safety measures and target administrators.