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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Proponents say it helps give victims a voice and prevent future incidents of sexual assault and abuse.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The State of Illinois now has 152 new laws on the books effective January 1, 2013.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Illinois is strengthening penalties for handicap parking violations.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  We looked back through our archives once again to find out what the Top 10 most popular stories were on ConnectTriStates.com ...  this time for 2012. Did we miss any?

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Illinois gun owners will keep a close watch on the state legislature the next 6 months.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals announced Tuesday that lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law legalizing concealed carry.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The State of Illinois protects political signs as a form of free speech.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Drivers in Illinois have four new laws to pay attention to in the coming year.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Business owners allowed to run video gaming machines in Carthage.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Should an employer be able to ask for and use your passwords to log into your social media accounts?

Monday, March 05, 2012  New federal regulations for the Americans With Disabilities Act go into effect next week. And some Quincy organizations aren't surprised.

Friday, December 30, 2011  For our Facebook Story of the Day for December 30, we're talking about a new law in Illinois for motorcyclists that could be misinterpreted.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  The new year is fast approaching along with a new list of more than 200 new laws for Illinois. From seat belts in the back seat to truck drivers and their cell phones, you'll want to know many of these new laws before you get behind the wheel.

Friday, September 02, 2011  All it takes in a can of purple paint to say, "get off my property."