Monthly Archives: May 2011

Crime Rates Down, Legislative Bill Tracking Goes Up

Posted on May 25, 2011 by ChristineM

Times change and so do crimes, ultimately affecting New York legislative history. A new report from the F.B.I. shows that crime rates continue to decrease in the U.S. In 2010, murder declined 4.4%; robbery was down 9.5%; and aggravated assault … Continue reading →

Posted in New York Legislative History | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Legislative History and the DOJ

Posted on May 16, 2011 by ChristineM

It is right that the law stand in the way of large financial deals and monopolies.  The continuation of the law against big business was set in legislative history today. A proposed $11 billion takeover of the NYSE by the … Continue reading →

Posted in New York Legislative History | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A Shift in Drug Sentencing and Legislative History

Posted on May 9, 2011 by ChristineM

Legislative history will likely continue to be changed by the economy. In a particular case, criminal sentences will be reduced after a bipartisan bill was widely passed in the Ohio House in the middle of last week. Ohio was hit … Continue reading →

Posted in New York Legislative History | Leave a comment

Why Choose a Legislative History Service

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ChristineM

You’ve been combing through records of legislative history looking for something that can help you. When it comes to researching a case, scores of hours can be spent preparing and deciding what to cite. As is you’ve probably clocked somewhere … Continue reading →

Posted in New York Legislative Service | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment