Bill requiring dentists to pass background check
A new bill that would require dental professionals to pass background check is on the verge of passing through the state legislature. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed HB2496 on Wednesday. It now needs to pass a full Senate vote before...
Senator Pushes to Tighten Background Checks for Teachers
Sen. Pat Toomey is pushing to include a provision in anti-human trafficking legislation that would bolster background checks for teachers. Senators started debate Tuesday on the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). The...
Proposed California law would tighten Uber background checks
The issue of background checks for Uber and Lyft drivers remains controversial, with a proposed state law that would tighten requirements as well as a taxi lawsuit against Uber claiming false advertising, largely based on its driving screening.' The CA law would...
Credit Card Skimmers Found – Be On The Lookout
TAMPA -- Credit card skimmers were found on gas pumps in six Bay area gas stations this past week, officials said. Inspectors with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said the found the skimmers during a recent sweep of 640 gas stations...
Allow ex-convicts to earn opportunity to be employed
When people who have broken the law are released from prison — paid their debt to society — they should be given an opportunity to become productive citizens. That, of course, is far easier said than done. Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it...