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Dec 31, 2024 | kpbs.org | Clay Masters |Megan Myscofski |Grant Gerlock |Acacia Squires

Across the country, the new year will usher in thousands of new state laws. At least 20 states increase statewide minimum wage starting Jan. 1 — the highest in Washington state at $16.66 an hour, followed by California at $16.50. Kentucky becomes the latest state to legalize medical marijuana and several states, including Delaware, tighten gun control. Here are other significant state laws taking effect Jan 1.

Nov 6, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Acacia Squires

Updated November 06, 2024 at 07:00 AM ETThis story originally appeared as part of NPR's live coverage of the 2024 election. For more election coverage from the NPR Network head to our live updates page. Loading... Voters in Missouri have overturned their state's near-total abortion ban, while similar ballot measures in Florida and South Dakota failed to secure enough votes, keeping abortion restrictions in place. Nebraska voters chose to back the state’s 12-week abortion ban.

Nov 6, 2024 | kpbs.org | Acacia Squires |Larry Kaplow |Ryland Barton |Camila Domonoske

Updated November 06, 2024 at 07:00 AM ETThis story originally appeared as part of NPR's live coverage of the 2024 election. For more election coverage from the NPR Network head to our live updates page. Loading... Voters in Missouri have overturned their state's near-total abortion ban, while similar ballot measures in Florida and South Dakota failed to secure enough votes, keeping abortion restrictions in place. Nebraska voters chose to back the state’s 12-week abortion ban.

Nov 5, 2024 | npr.org | Acacia Squires |Larry Kaplow |Ryland Barton |Camila Domonoske

Abortion rights: How states are voting on ballot initiativesThis story originally appeared as part of NPR's live coverage of the 2024 election. For more election coverage from the NPR Network head to our live updates page. Voters in Missouri have overturned their state's near-total abortion ban, while similar ballot measures in Florida and South Dakota failed to secure enough votes, keeping abortion restrictions in place.