Who would be evicted from family shelters by new criminal background checks? Nobody.
Governor Maura Healey’s new policy requiring additional criminal background checks of all adults in the state’s family shelter system has one striking catch: It would not evict anyone who has a ...
NJ legislator wants to know what SCI commissioners knew about CEO's background?
In the wake of the resignation of its CEO, Sen. Declan O'Scanlon is asking commissioners of a watchdog agency how they missed ...
Healey says she ordered shelter background checks last year. Her office refused to share records detailing it.
Governor Maura Healey’s office rejected a Globe request for documents tied to the order, claiming they are confidential communications between officials and legal counsel.
Virginia’s Democratic-led House and Senate pass separate proposals for amending the state budget
The Democratic-controlled Virginia Senate and House of Delegates have debated tax relief and other issues before passing ...
How ‘Conclave’ Composer Volker Bertelmann Used His Own Devout Background to Score The Thriller
The German artist also reveals why he was “quite scared” to take on Edward Berger’s film about one of the most secretive ...
Forsyth County official's arrest raises questions of background checks while campaigning
It is still unclear if the state board of elections did a background check on Edward Jones after he was elected.
Los Angeles Sheriff Misused Confidential Database Thousands of Times To Run Concealed Carry Background Checks
Police officers in California improperly accessed a state database of private information more than 7,000 times in 2023, ...
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State Senate approves shelter funding bill with tighter restrictions
The legislation is designed both fund the system, which has run out of money, and to also dramatically shrink the number of ...
Transgender woman opens up about not being able to get passport under state, federal policy changes
A Central Texas woman says an executive order signed by President Donald Trump is creating fear and frustration for ...
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EV maker Scout Motors wants to sell directly to buyers but can’t do it in its home state
Henry McMaster, background, listens after a groundbreaking for a new interstate exit for the Scout Motors plant on Monday, ...
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Polk County Schools: Most volunteers can avoid increase in cost for background checks
The application fee would rise from $25 to $97.25, the district said. The reason: Under a state law taking effect March 1, volunteers must undergo more intensive and costly background screenings. The ...
New York considers background check for 3D printers
Bill A2228 would allow up to 15 days for New York’s Division of Criminal Justices to review an applicant’s information. Anyone previously convicted of a felony or “serious offense,” or subject to an ...