Martin Smith

Martin Smith is the founder and Editor in Chief of STL.News, an independent digital news publication owned and operated by St. Louis Media, LLC. He founded STL.News in 2016 and oversees its editorial direction and digital publishing operations. His coverage includes business, financial markets, securities litigation, government and regulatory developments, legal news, and St. Louis-area businesses and economic activity.
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Maryland Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Maryland Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Maryland Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents Need to Know ANNAPOLIS, MD (STL.News) As the…

By Martin Smith
Delaware Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Delaware Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Delaware Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026, Bring Major Changes for Workers, Families, and Employers DOVER, DE…

By Martin Smith
Maine Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Maine Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Maine Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Workers, and Businesses Need to Know AUGUSTA, ME…

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Connecticut Rings in 2026 With Sweeping New Laws

Connecticut Rings in 2026 With Sweeping New Laws

Connecticut Rings in 2026 With Sweeping New Laws Affecting Wages, Housing, Health Care, and Daily Life HARTFORD, CT…

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Vermont Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Vermont Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Vermont Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Businesses, and Institutions Need to Know MONTPELIER, VT…

By Martin Smith
Kentucky Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Kentucky Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Kentucky Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents and Businesses Need to Know FRANKFURT, KY (STL.News)…

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North Dakota Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

North Dakota Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New North Dakota Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents Need to Know BISMARCK, ND (STL.News) As…

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South Dakota Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

South Dakota Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New South Dakota Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents Need to Know PIERRE, SD (STL.News) As…

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Hawaii Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Hawaii Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Hawaii Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Workers, and Visitors Need to Know HONOLULU, HI…

By Martin Smith
Oklahoma Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Oklahoma Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Oklahoma Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Businesses, and Professionals Need to Know OKLAHOMA CITY,…

By Martin Smith
Nebraska Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Nebraska Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Nebraska Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Workers, and Businesses Need to Know LINCOLN, NE…

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Alaska Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Alaska Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Alaska Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents and Businesses Need to Know JUNEAU, AK (STL.News)…

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Alabama Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Alabama Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Alabama Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents and Businesses Need to Know MONTGOMERY, AL (STL.News)…

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Arizona Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Arizona Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Arizona Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents, Workers, and Businesses Need to Know PHOENIX, AZ (STL.News)…

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Washington State Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

Washington State Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026

New Washington State Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026: What Residents and Businesses Need to Know OLYMPIA, WA…

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