This news roundup highlights various recent developments across the United States. It covers minimum wage increases in multiple states, the passage of 'The Ticketing Fairness Act' in Minnesota, restrictions on children's social media use in Florida, and new legislation in California addressing drug crimes, parental notification for gender identity, and paid leave for prenatal care.
Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of The Eras Tour at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. At least 20 states increase statewide minimum wage starting Jan. 1 — the highest in Washington state at $16.66 an hour. 'The Ticketing Fairness Act' will require 'all-in pricing' to ensure ticket buyers know the total cost of a ticket upfront. The law bans deceptive advertising and speculative pricing. The bill's sponsor, Democratic state Rep.
Kelly Moeller, says the inspiration for the bill came from her experience in trying to secure tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Minneapolis last summer, The Minnesota law also bans bot services from buying tickets to drive up costs. Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill over the summer. It follows similar legislation signed into law by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. A Florida law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts, and limits 14 and 15-year-olds to accounts authorized by their parents, takes effect Wednesday. However, Social media companies may not immediately kick those kids off their platforms. California toughens penalties for retail and drug crimes to aggregate similar crimes in charges, even across jurisdictions. They also make it a crime to break into a car, even if it's unlocked. made it to the ballot. That measure strengthened penalties for drug and theft-related crimes and increased treatment requirements. It passed in November with about 70% support. 20 hours of paid leave a year for prenatal care. Federal, state or local government employees are not entitled to the new leave. The leave can be taken for monitoring, discussions with a health care provider needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy, end of pregnancy care or fertility treatments, to several California school districts enacting policies that require teachers to let parents know if their child identifies with a gender other than what is listed on their school record
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