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“Blue Envelope” Law in Arkansas Helps Drivers with Autism During Traffic Stops

Matthew Gray October 31, 2025

Arkansas lawmakers introduced the Blue Envelope program to create safer conditions for drivers with autism during police encounters. Many individuals on the autism spectrum face sensory overload when exposed to sirens, flashing lights, or sudden instructions. Those moments can cause confusion and silence that officers may misread. The program uses a simple tool. A blue

Did You Know It Is Illegal to Kill Bigfoot in Skamania County, Washington

Did You Know It Is Illegal to Kill a Bigfoot in Skamania County, Washington

Matthew Gray September 29, 2025

Did you know a legend once made its way from campfire stories into actual county law? In Washington’s Skamania County, Bigfoot is not only a tale told in the woods. Since 1969, it has been illegal to kill the creature, with penalties that once carried the weight of a felony. What began as local sightings

Federal Courts vs State Courts: Jurisdiction, Authority, and Case Types

Matthew Gray September 24, 2025

The United States has two separate court systems that work side by side. Federal courts handle cases tied to the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and treaties. State courts handle cases tied to state constitutions and state laws. Each system has its own structure, judges, and rules about which cases it can hear. Federal courts include

20 Weird Laws in Virginia – Some Are Still on the Books, Believe It or Not

Matthew Gray September 24, 2025

Virginia has a rich history, but it also has some weird laws that make no sense today. A few are harmless and funny, others are outdated leftovers, and some are still officially on the books. You will see everything from trick-or-treat bans to cave rock sales rules, and even laws about what happens in the

Motorcycle Helmet Laws by State 2025 – Universal vs Partial Rules, Age Limits, Insurance Proof, and Safety Gear Requirements

Matthew Gray September 22, 2025

When you ride a motorcycle, the open road can feel like freedom at its best. But before rolling out of the driveway, you need to know the rules that can change the second you cross a state line. In the United States, there is no single national law that forces riders to wear helmets. Instead,

Many Believe Arizona Law Makes It Illegal to Refuse Water to Strangers in The Desert but In Reality No Such Rule Exists

Matthew Gray September 12, 2025

Arizona is famous for rules shaped by its desert. Cutting down a cactus without a permit can bring felony charges, a fact that often shocks outsiders. That law gave space for another story to grow, one that sounds just as dramatic but is not true. The claim says every Arizonan must give water to strangers

Did You Know That It’s Illegal to Cut Cactuses in Arizona?

Matthew Gray September 9, 2025

If you ever thought about trimming or cutting a cactus in Arizona, think again. State law makes it illegal to chop down certain cacti, even if one grows in your own yard. The saguaro, that tall cactus with arms you see in every desert photo, is the most protected of them all. It takes decades