By Molly Conway Guest columnist It’s no surprise that the average teenager spends more time on their smartphones as they get older, where they receive dozens, if not hundreds, of app notifications, according to a 2023 report co-led by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Common Sense. As a parent of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — The Alabama Senate has passed its version of a bill, SB92, aimed at banning the use of wireless communication devices, including cell phones, in public schools. This legislative move follows the Alabama House of Representatives’ approval of a similar bill. SB92 prohibits a student from using, operating, or possessing a wireless…
This is *** KCCI editorial. Finally, Iowa lawmakers in both chambers approved *** bill that would ban cell phone use while driving. The only exceptions would be voice activated or hands free use of cell phones. Governor Reynolds signed the bill into law this week. For years, various groups and people have been pushing hard…
(WBFF) — As school systems across Maryland take action to limit cell phones in classrooms, lawmakers continue to make a push this legislative session for statewide policies. However, its unclear if their efforts will gain traction. Currently in Maryland, there is no statewide ban on cell phone use. Several bills have been proposed, which would…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of House Republicans on Friday put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, as some U.S. lawmakers are targeting China over national security concerns. Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., introduced the bill that could bar Chinese nationals from receiving visas that allow foreigners to travel to…
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican state lawmakers seeking to aid President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration are threatening local officials who resist with lawsuits, fines and even potential jail time. Lawmakers in more than 20 states this year have filed legislation targeting so-called sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, according to an…
This week, a bill to ban cellphones in schools moved halfway through the state Capitol after passing the House.On Friday, KOCO 5 reached out to your school districts to see what they think about your student’s phone in school.Decisions impacting your children happen at the state Capitol every day, and their phones could be banned…
During her State of the State address on Tuesday, Kansas Gov. Kay Ivey announced a plan to ban K-12 students from using cell phones at school. In a speech that highlighted workforce development, economic growth, public safety and state pride — “Y’all, if there is one thing to know about us Alabamians, it is to…
The top Democrat on the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee said on Friday that Republicans in Congress were protecting Elon Musk’s Chinese investments by scrapping provisions restricting US investments. Representative Rosa DeLauro said in a letter that Musk, CEO of electric car maker Tesla, may have upended the government funding process to remove a provision…
On Friday the Hong Kong government published its Stablecoins Bill in the Gazette, with plans for its first reading on December 18. The legislation covers fiat-referenced stablecoins. “We have undertaken extensive consultations and given due consideration to the views of the industry when formulating the details of the regulatory regime,” said Eddie Yue, CEO of…