The Christian Science Monitor writes: “As the new year begins, more than 500 new laws in 21 states – the byproducts of long and oft-tedious legislative sessions – will change Americans’ lives in ways both serious and obscure.” Sara B. Miller, “New state laws run social gamut,” Christian Science Monitor, Jan. 2. They include laws setting up anti-telemarketing do-not-call lists, rules against hogging the fast lane, and new revenue-generating fees. The Associated Press provides additional examples. See “Keep the left lane clear; watch who splits your tongue,” Jan. 3 (via cnn.com).