legislation
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However, a spokesperson said the new legislation had been proposed by the minister "in light of increasing concerns about assaults on a range of workers who serve the public".
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Eight other states, including California, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island, have since passed similar legislation.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Under the legislation, a portion of the new tax revenues generated by these projects is dedicated to the state’s Personal Income Tax Reduction Fund, while additional revenue supports local governments and other public priorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
“Having kids sit in their seats for six hours a day is not necessarily a recipe for success,” said Rebecca London, a sociologist at UC Santa Cruz who co-authored research that helped shape the legislation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Of the twelve members of the committee, five were elsewhere, flogging some or another piece of legislation.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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