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Father Sues 71-Year-Old Driver Who Hit and Killed 10-Year-Old Elementary School Girl in a Crosswalk
The father of ShaoLan 'Lana' Kamaly, 10, is suing the 71-year-old driver who hit and killed her in Florida last year The Sugar Mill Elementary School fourth-grader died after she was struck by an SUV in a crosswalk near the campus In January 2025, the driver of the SUV, Pamela Schulz, received a traffic citation from Port Orange Police for 'failing to exercise due care toward a pedestrian in a crosswalk'The father of 10-year-old ShaoLan 'Lana' Kamaly is suing the 71-year-old driver who hit and killed her in Florida in May 2024. The Sugar Mill Elementary School fourth-grader died after she was struck by an SUV in a crosswalk near the campus, close to the end of the school year, Port Orange Police said. In January 2025, the driver of the SUV, Pamela Schulz, received a traffic citation from Port Orange Police for 'failing to exercise due care toward a pedestrian in a crosswalk,' the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported at the time. Police alleged that she 'had not been operating her vehicle in a wanton or reckless manner. Speed was determined not to be a factor in this crash.' Schulz eventually pleaded no contest and was fined, but was not otherwise charged, the outlet also reported. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. ShaoLan's father, Keivan Kamaly, filed the lawsuit against both Schulz and the owner of the vehicle involved in the crash, Douglas Ente, on Feb. 24, per the Daytona Beach News-Journal. He accused Schulz of negligently failing to stop at a stop sign and keep a proper lookout when she hit Kamaly. Schulz "negligently failed to stop at the stop sign, resulting in a fatal impact with [ShaoLan] while [ShaoLan] was in the crosswalk," the lawsuit, obtained by PEOPLE, alleges. ShaoLan's father alleges that Schulz "negligently failed to keep a proper lookout," which resulted in striking ShaoLan. Kamaly is suing for medical and funeral expenses, plus other "damages permitted by the Florida Wrongful Death Act." 'In her magnificent short life, Lana brought immeasurable joy and light into the world with her contagious smile, sincere compliments and endless curiosity,' an obituary for Kamaly said. 'Lana spent most of her childhood reading, writing, composing, acting and at happy times swirling in her favorite dress.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
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Several states will increase minimum wage this year. When was the last time Indiana did?
While minimum wage in Indiana hasn't changed in almost 16 years, many states are seeing minimum wage increases this year. Here's where. According to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project, the following states have enacted minimum wage increases after the New Year or are set for increases later this year:Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Florida: Minimum wage will increase to $14 and $10.98 for tipped employees on Sept. 30 Michigan: $12.48 per hour became the new minimum wage as of Feb. 21 Alaska: $13.00 will be the new minimum wage as of July 1 California: $18.63-$24 will be the new minimum wage for healthcare, depending on the type of facility, as of July 1 Oregon: $15.05 will be the new standard minimum wage as of July 1. The minimum rate is $16.30 for the Portland metro area and $14.05 for nonurban communities. Here are some of the cities and jurisdictions seeing minimum wage hikes this year, according to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project: Santa Fe, New Mexico: Minimum wage increased to $15 per hour, effective March 1 Los Angeles County, California: Minimum wage increases to $17.81, effective July 1 San Francisco: Minimum wage increases to $19.18, effective July 1 Washington, D.C.: Minimum wage increases to $17.95, effective July 1 St. Paul, Minnesota: Small and micro businesses will see an increase to $15 and $13.25, respectively, effective July 1 Virginia: Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill in March that would have raised the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour by Jan. 1, 2026 and $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027. Tennessee: A 2025 bill to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour has stalled, reported the Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. North Carolina: The wage floor in North Carolina is set by the federal rate, $7.25. A bill proposing a $22 per hour minimum wage was referred to a committee on March 11, while a separate measure to increase the wage annually until it reached $18 per hour in 2030 was also referred to a committee. Michigan: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill in February that will increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027. It will also incrementally increase wages for tipped workers. Florida: While Florida's minimum wage gets increased every year due to a prior law, bills under consideration in the state legislature, SB 676 and HB 541, would carve out exemptions for apprenticeships, internships or work-study programs to be able to work for less, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. Minimum wage increases throughout the entirety of 2025 will directly impact 3 million workers earning minimum wage, and can also help bump up wages for another 6.2 million workers as companies adjust to the new minimum, USA TODAY previously reported. Wage jumps in recent years have helped some Americans try to keep up with inflation, which hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 before falling to 2.4% in March. However, some of the trade policies pursued by the Trump administration have experts concerned that inflation rates could rise again. Advocates have pointed out that some minimum wages are below what they call the "living wage" threshold for the cost of living in the area. Others argue that raising the minimum wage is associated with higher prices and job loss. Minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 an hour and has been since 2009, according to the Indiana Department of Labor, when the federal minimum wage was increased from $6.55. Employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour if the employer claims a tip credit and if the employee's tips combined with the hourly wage do not equal the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. According to MIT's Living Wage Calculator in Indianapolis, a living wage (for full-time employment) for one adult without children is $21.54 an hour, which is almost three times the current state minimum wage. One child increases that living wage to $40.30 an hour, two children to $51.31 an hour and three children to $64.48 an hour, which is almost six, seven and nearly nine times the state minimum wage of $7.25. Contributing: Paul Davidson, Diana Leyva, C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@ Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: What is minimum wage in Indiana? What is minimum wage in other states?
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21-04-2025
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Several states to increase minimum wage in 2025. When was the last time Kentucky did?
While minimum wage in Kentucky hasn't changed in almost 16 years, many states are seeing minimum wage increases this year. Here's where. According to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project, the following states have enacted minimum wage increases after the New Year or are set for increases later this year. Oregon: $15.05 will be the new standard minimum wage as of July 1. The minimum rate is $16.30 for the Portland metro area and $14.05 for nonurban communities. Florida: Minimum wage will increase to $14 and $10.98 for tipped employees on Sept. 30 Michigan: $12.48 per hour became the new minimum wage as of Feb. 21 Alaska: $13.00 will be the new minimum wage as of July 1 California: $18.63-$24 will be the new minimum wage for healthcare, depending on the type of facility, as of July 1 Here are some of the cities and jurisdictions seeing minimum wage hikes this year, according to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project: Santa Fe, New Mexico: Minimum wage increased to $15 per hour, effective March 1 Los Angeles County, California: Minimum wage increases to $17.81, effective July 1 San Francisco: Minimum wage increases to $19.18, effective July 1 Washington, D.C.: Minimum wage increases to $17.95, effective July 1 St. Paul, Minnesota: Small and micro businesses will see an increase to $15 and $13.25, respectively, effective July 1 Virginia: Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill in March that would have raised the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour by Jan. 1, 2026, and $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027. Tennessee: A 2025 bill to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour has stalled, reported the Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. North Carolina: The wage floor in North Carolina is set by the federal rate, $7.25. A bill proposing a $22 per hour minimum wage was referred to a committee on March 11, while a separate measure to increase the wage annually until it reached $18 per hour in 2030 was also referred to a committee. Michigan: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill in February that will increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027. It will also incrementally increase wages for tipped workers. Florida: While Florida's minimum wage gets increased every year due to a prior law, bills under consideration in the state legislature, SB 676 and HB 541, would carve out exemptions for apprenticeships, internships or work-study programs to be able to work for less, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. Minimum wage increases throughout the entirety of 2025 will directly impact 3 million workers earning minimum wage, and can also help bump up wages for another 6.2 million workers as companies adjust to the new minimum, USA TODAY previously reported. Wage jumps in recent years have helped some Americans try to keep up with inflation, which hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 before falling to 2.4% in March. However, some of the trade policies pursued by the Trump administration have experts concerned that inflation rates could rise again. Advocates have pointed out that some minimum wages are below what they call the "living wage" threshold for the cost of living in the area. Others argue that raising the minimum wage is associated with higher prices and job loss. Minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 an hour and has been since 2009, according to the Department of Labor, when the federal minimum wage was increased from $6.55. Employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour if the employer claims a tip credit and if the employee's tips combined with the hourly wage do not equal the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. According to MIT's Living Wage Calculator in Jefferson County, a living wage (for full-time employment) for one adult without children is $21.55 an hour, which is almost three times the current state minimum wage. One child increases that living wage to $36.47 an hour, two children to $45.91 an hour and three children to $58.41 an hour, which is almost six, seven and nearly nine times the state minimum wage of $7.25. Contributing: Paul Davidson, Diana Leyva, C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network Kinsey Crowley is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ Katie Wiseman covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@ Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: What is minimum wage in Kentucky? What is minimum wage in other states?
Indianapolis Star
21-04-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Several states will increase minimum wage this year. When was the last time Indiana did?
Show Caption While minimum wage in Indiana hasn't changed in almost 16 years, many states are seeing minimum wage increases this year. Here's where. States with minimum wage changes after Jan. 1, 2025 According to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project, the following states have enacted minimum wage increases after the New Year or are set for increases later this year:Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Florida: Minimum wage will increase to $14 and $10.98 for tipped employees on Sept. 30 Michigan: $12.48 per hour became the new minimum wage as of Feb. 21 Alaska: $13.00 will be the new minimum wage as of July 1 California: $18.63-$24 will be the new minimum wage for healthcare, depending on the type of facility, as of July 1 Oregon: $15.05 will be the new standard minimum wage as of July 1. The minimum rate is $16.30 for the Portland metro area and $14.05 for nonurban communities. These cities see minimum wage hikes throughout 2025 Here are some of the cities and jurisdictions seeing minimum wage hikes this year, according to data compiled by the National Employment Law Project: Santa Fe, New Mexico: Minimum wage increased to $15 per hour, effective March 1 Los Angeles County, California: Minimum wage increases to $17.81, effective July 1 San Francisco: Minimum wage increases to $19.18, effective July 1 Washington, D.C.: Minimum wage increases to $17.95, effective July 1 St. Paul, Minnesota: Small and micro businesses will see an increase to $15 and $13.25, respectively, effective July 1 Minimum wage debates moving through state legislatures Virginia: Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill in March that would have raised the minimum wage to $13.50 per hour by Jan. 1, 2026 and $15 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027. Tennessee: A 2025 bill to raise the minimum wage to $20 per hour has stalled, reported the Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY Network. North Carolina: The wage floor in North Carolina is set by the federal rate, $7.25. A bill proposing a $22 per hour minimum wage was referred to a committee on March 11, while a separate measure to increase the wage annually until it reached $18 per hour in 2030 was also referred to a committee. Michigan: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill in February that will increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2027. It will also incrementally increase wages for tipped workers. Florida: While Florida's minimum wage gets increased every year due to a prior law, bills under consideration in the state legislature, SB 676 and HB 541, would carve out exemptions for apprenticeships, internships or work-study programs to be able to work for less, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network. Minimum wage increased as inflation persisted; advocates say it's not enough Minimum wage increases throughout the entirety of 2025 will directly impact 3 million workers earning minimum wage, and can also help bump up wages for another 6.2 million workers as companies adjust to the new minimum, USA TODAY previously reported. Wage jumps in recent years have helped some Americans try to keep up with inflation, which hit a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 before falling to 2.4% in March. However, some of the trade policies pursued by the Trump administration have experts concerned that inflation rates could rise again. Advocates have pointed out that some minimum wages are below what they call the "living wage" threshold for the cost of living in the area. Others argue that raising the minimum wage is associated with higher prices and job loss. What is minimum wage in Indiana? Minimum wage in Indiana is $7.25 an hour and has been since 2009, according to the Indiana Department of Labor, when the federal minimum wage was increased from $6.55. Employers must pay tipped employees at least $2.13 per hour if the employer claims a tip credit and if the employee's tips combined with the hourly wage do not equal the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference. What is considered a living wage in Indianapolis? According to MIT's Living Wage Calculator in Indianapolis, a living wage (for full-time employment) for one adult without children is $21.54 an hour, which is almost three times the current state minimum wage. One child increases that living wage to $40.30 an hour, two children to $51.31 an hour and three children to $64.48 an hour, which is almost six, seven and nearly nine times the state minimum wage of $7.25. Contributing: Paul Davidson, Diana Leyva, C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY Network
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Home in Arizona has Masters-themed backyard
Jim Nantz is well-known for recreating some of golf's most famous holes in his backyard. He re-did the 13th of Augusta National at his home in Nashville. His home at Pebble Beach had a mini-version of the famous par-3 seventh hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links. There are some other cool Augusta National recreations in backyards across the country. Andrew Augustyniak, a former college and professional golfer, has a yard in Gilbert, Arizona, large enough for a Masters-themed nine-hole putting course. A key feature here is the large scoreboard that looks just like the real thing. PuttTek, a Mesa, Arizona-based company", did the install. "I wanted to make sure there was enough room to put in stuff for me and the kids. The blank slate made it easy for me to have fun with it and make it into something awesome,' Augustyniak told The Arizona Republic in 2021. In Ormond Beach, Florida, golf nut Tommy Craig and his wife, Stacy, created their own version of golf backyard paradise. How did it all come about? 'Over the past year, with the COVID stuff, I was bored,' says Tommy, a former area club pro who now works in RV sales told the Daytona Beach News-Journal in 2021. 'I was still working, but after work there was nowhere to go, so I stayed home a lot. I'd always mow the grass back here and say, 'That'd be a good place for a green.' Then I decided, why not No. 12 at Augusta?' Like the actual 12th at Augusta, Craig's tribute green includes two bunkers behind, one in front, with a replica Rae's Creek passing in front, and his own version of the Hogan Bridge. It all sits in the shadows of large pines (like the original) and nearby is a scaled-down, perfect copy of one of Augusta National's large, hand-operated scoreboards. 'If you can't actually attend The Masters, the next best thing is attending Tommy and Stacy's Masters party,' says Hal Brooks. 'They've both worked extremely hard to provide a memorable setting where friends can gather and enjoy the tournament. Their attention to detail is impressive.' The Arizona Republic and the Daytona Beach News-Journal contributed to this article. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Augusta National-themed backyards look like mini Masters courses
