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Recent Examples of blue law
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
New Jersey has a strong history of upholding its blue laws, but coastal protection has been at the forefront in recent years.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shibe Park was home to some great teams, with the Athletics winning nine pennants and five World Series titles there, but ownership routinely cited the state’s restrictive blue laws for limiting their ability to play home games on Sundays, putting the club at a disadvantage to other teams.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 26 May 2023
All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Aug. 2024
New Jersey has a strong history of upholding its blue laws, but coastal protection has been at the forefront in recent years.
—Sarah Pulliam Bailey, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Shibe Park was home to some great teams, with the Athletics winning nine pennants and five World Series titles there, but ownership routinely cited the state’s restrictive blue laws for limiting their ability to play home games on Sundays, putting the club at a disadvantage to other teams.
—Benjamin Hoffman, New York Times, 26 May 2023
All stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be closed on Thanksgiving due to blue laws, which prohibit retailers from being open.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2019
Another thorny situation: The mall will abide by the blue laws, meaning retail will be closed Sundays even though the restaurants and theme parks will be open, says James Cassella, the East Rutherford, N.J. mayor.
—CBS News, 28 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue law
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There's nothing special about laws created via ballot measure — they can be altered or repealed like any other statute.Mike Deehan, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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Follow the Law’s ads and website overstate officials’ roles beyond what statutes allow, state officials in Georgia, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin said.Phoebe Petrovic, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2024
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The 2-1 decision from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday comes as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to a similar law in Tennessee, which may ultimately determine whether all such state laws around the country can be enforced.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Hungarian has transformed his country’s democratic system by changing electoral laws to ensure only his party can win elections.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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While results so far suggest Orange voters narrowly rejected the local sales tax, Measure AA, a city fireworks ordinance, is set to pass by a wide margin.Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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However, local governments must enact ordinances to adopt regulations.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The judge in Hart’s case has yet to rule on the common law immunity argument.Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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So, as society’s understanding and treatment of animals have changed, common law also should change to absorb those new norms.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
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That balancing act has forced Starbucks to cut back on niche menu items like the olive-oil infused Oleato drinks, focusing instead on popular staples like its Refreshers, which have gained popularity among younger customers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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For me, the act of hunting itself is less of the draw.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lawmakers in New Jersey and Illinois are currently considering regulations, though enactment can take years or might never happen at all.Britta Lokting, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
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In response, Walz highlighted Minnesota's enactment of enhanced red flag laws and background checks as proactive steps toward reducing gun violence.Jeremy Yurow, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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On Wednesday, Ukraine’s Parliament voted to extend martial law and the draft for an additional 90 days.Lauren Kent, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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The trial would take place under martial law, freshly imposed by Reza.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
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Shaker, whose friendship with O’Brien mostly takes the form of rapid-fire banter, doesn’t remember any ground rules.Mark Grochowski, Curbed, 28 June 2024
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New directors will join a writers room with some serious ground rules.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Blue law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20law. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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