New year, new laws: Here’s what lawmakers have in store for you starting in January

No more right-on-red turns in D.C.; more booze, weed in California
A new year means new laws are taking effect across America, with state-by-state plans to raise the minimum wage, improve the quality of life in city centers and slash taxes and regulations.

Starting in 2025, California towns will be allowed to set up “entertainment zones” that permit bars to sell alcohol to persons on sidewalks and public streets. It is modeled after an earlier program in San Francisco and designed to bolster foot traffic in areas still recovering from the pandemic.

The state also legalized Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes that are allowed to sell food and drinks that are not prepackaged.

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(New Laws beginning January 2025 by State)

States ready new laws on wages, weed, traffic turns; infants, animals get protections

A new year means new laws are taking effect across America, with state-by-state plans to raise the minimum wage, improve the quality of life in city centers and slash taxes and regulations.

www.washingtontimes.com

 

[Baby Yoda]

That right-on-red law for DC is interesting, had not heard it. Good to know, thanks.

 

[1LoverofGod]

No more right-on-red turns in D.C.; more booze, weed in California
A new year means new laws are taking effect across America, with state-by-state plans to raise the minimum wage, improve the quality of life in city centers and slash taxes and regulations.

Starting in 2025, California towns will be allowed to set up “entertainment zones” that permit bars to sell alcohol to persons on sidewalks and public streets. It is modeled after an earlier program in San Francisco and designed to bolster foot traffic in areas still recovering from the pandemic.

The state also legalized Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes that are allowed to sell food and drinks that are not prepackaged.

Complete Article
(New Laws beginning January 2025 by State)

States ready new laws on wages, weed, traffic turns; infants, animals get protections

A new year means new laws are taking effect across America, with state-by-state plans to raise the minimum wage, improve the quality of life in city centers and slash taxes and regulations.

www.washingtontimes.com

The legalization to sell alcohol on city sidewalks will be celebrated by those who have come across the border and already have food stands on sidewalks or at curbside doing business selling food out of their trucks.
I've often wondered about whether they have a business license, or at least have food preparation site inspections, especially for health reasons.
Being able to sell alcohol with the food will certainly increase business for these venders. And of course more intoxicated people walking around in the streets. Good idea California law makers