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Recent Examples of blue law
Connecticut has historically followed what are known as blue laws, which restrict or prohibit certain activities on Sundays.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
Colby told her followers that the poster was specifically made for racier venues during a time in history when there was a lot of back-and-forth on blue laws or moral codes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
—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
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
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
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
Colby told her followers that the poster was specifically made for racier venues during a time in history when there was a lot of back-and-forth on blue laws or moral codes.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
And keep in mind also that blue laws in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island prohibit retailers from being open in those states.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
Banning alcohol sales on Sunday dates back to Prohibition-era blue laws in which religious groups sought to reserve the day for worship.
—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
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
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
Noun
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Walker had already blocked some provisions of the statute that bar noncitizens and residents of other states from gathering petitions to get a measure on the ballot.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Third, the broader the federal statute, the more important preemption will become.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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But a sprawling expanse of abusive online behavior doesn’t technically violate federal laws or individual company policies.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The bill would have reclassified these drivers as independent contractors and exempted them from state minimum wage, unemployment insurance and worker's compensation laws.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Last month, just 100 miles southeast of Bob Jones University, the city of Columbia, South Carolina, repealed its ordinance banning conversion therapy.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Merkley said residents will be offered emergency shelter beds, as required by the city ordinance governing camp closures.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Today, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the city’s financial free zone where regulation is based on English common law, counts more than 170 local funds and other institutions that say they are focused on sustainability.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many of the world’s leading firms utilize BVI business structures for complex global transactions, benefiting from the jurisdiction’s robust legal framework, which is based on English common law.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Trump cannot federalize the city’s government without an act of Congress, an amendment to the Home Rule Act.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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The nostalgia has hit music as well, where TRL-era acts like Backstreet Boys, Nelly, the Goo Goo Dolls and Oasis are all enjoying successful residencies and summer tours.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While supporters rejoice about the program victory, many questions remain about the program's enactment, Henson said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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With the enactment of House Bill 9 in June, Texas lawmakers and Governor Abbott advanced business personal property tax relief through an increase in the inventory tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Trump's deployment of guard troops doesn't quite meet the criteria of martial law.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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As The Boys season 4 ended, new U.S. President Calhoun swore allegiance to Homelander, declaring martial law, as Gen V shows some of the fallout, including humans having to wear identifying badges at Godolkin University.—
Zoe Kaplan,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Rafaela’s ground rule double to left field chased Civale from the game, and the outfielder subsequently advanced to third against reliever Aaron Ashby on a Rafael Devers groundout and then scored on a wild pitch to put the Red Sox up 1-0.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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But the arrangement also typically requires the fintech to follow ground rules set by the partner bank, including parameters around the types of client they are allowed to serve.—
Joel Khalili,
Wired News,
23 July 2025
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“Blue law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20law. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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