New Year brings wide range of state laws taking effect
A sweeping look at January 1 laws shows Alaska imposes a $10 fee for king salmon anglers while Georgia offers $2,000 tax credits per job in poor counties. Minnesota taxes hospitals to fund health coverage for workers, and Florida tightens crime security in convenience stores. California eases school rules to promote innovation, while New Jersey redirects unemployment funds to healthcare for the poor. The trend reflects budget strain and a push to boost business and education, with measures on guardianship, crime, and consumer protection spanning many states.
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Traveling toy salesman charged in Matewan fire
A traveling toy salesman from Sparta Tennessee was arrested on suspicion of setting a string of Christmas weekend fires in Matewan West Virginia. Jerry Lee Barker 38 was found with burns on his hands after calling for an ambulance and was later charged with illegally carrying a concealed weapon. Police say he is a suspect in the bank tavern and fire station fires plus a deadly blaze Friday that damaged four buildings and injured seven.
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Connick Jr. Jailed In New York On Gun Charge
New York Daily News reports singer Harry Connick Jr. was arrested at Kennedy Airport after authorities found an unloaded 9mm handgun in his carry on luggage. He was held overnight in Queens central booking and faces up to a year in prison or a $1000 fine after arraignment scheduled for Monday.
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Philippines cult rally turns violent in Manila riot
In Manila a religious cult rally escalated into a riot as members deflated tires on dozens of vehicles during evening traffic chaos. At least 18 people were arrested. officials linked the action to a leader who urged revolution and a January government change. Police chased extremists along major expressways as buses and cars were targeted.
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Wind stalls record balloon flight launch plans
Wind gusts up to 50 mph collapsed the inflatable hangar housing the Earthwinds Hilton project balloon in Reno. Inside, crewmen Larry Newman and Don Moses were uninjured as gusts delayed the first nonstop around the world attempt, now planned to launch from Ren Stead airport near Reno with a Russian partner and two Americans conducting experiments on a 20,000 mile voyage.
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