New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Wa

A new law, which passed unanimously, goes into effect on Jan. 1. It will expand the Stay at Work program to cover 120 days worth of wages up to $25,000 and $2,000 for books, fees, materials and tuition. Clothing costs will increase to $1,000, and up to $5,000 will now be available for tools and equipment.

Flags across the U.S. and in Idaho will be lowered until Jan. 28, the typical 30-day observance for a former president.

The late president will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, and President Joe Biden ordered much of the federal government to close Jan. 9.

The official six-day state funeral for Carter begins on Saturday as his remains travel by motorcade through his hometown of Plains, Georgia.