Ohio lawmakers have been moving toward banning cell phones for some time. They passed a law in 2024 that required school ...

It will become illegal next month to use a phone while driving in Louisiana unless it’s for hands-free calls or navigation.

On Tuesday, Georgians will reap what their state lawmakers sowed when a slew of new laws take effect, from divisive limits on ...

The newly signed two-year state budget affects Ohioans in myriad ways, from water quality to school funding to the taxes we ...

More than 130 new laws take effect in Florida on July 1, and several of them make big changes to schools in the state. here's ...

A new state law, passed with near unanimous support last week from state legislators, has exemptions for special ...

SCHOOL START TIMES: Lawmakers passed a measure ( SB 296) that backed away from a 2023 law that would have prevented high ...

Students must turn their cellphones off while they’re in class unless they get permission to use them under the new state law ...

Two US lawmakers have called for a probe into OnePlus phones. I hope this doesn't lead to a ban as that would be awful for US ...

This is part 19 of a series by the Local News Network at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.

San Mateo High School in California bans cellphones during school hours, promoting focus and reducing distractions. The program has shown positive effects on student well-being.