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Though fair housing laws have been in place for nearly 60 years, a majority of people ? particularly renters, young adults and people of color ? report facing housing discrimination Fifty-seven percent of all respondents in a recent Zillow survey...

Today, Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) Board President Andrew Conkling issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ). Rep. Payne received dialysis treatment, advocated for better care and insurance coverage for...

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announced its support for the "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024," a proposed bill that would require warning labels on ultra-processed and sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, as well as ban...

Seven in 10 Ohioans support a bill that would require businesses with 75 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure they hire only legal workers, according to a new poll from Rasmussen Reports and NumbersUSA. "This E-Verify bill...

The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN), the premiere organization supporting the professional and personal growth of the nation's military spouses, today released its sixth annual National Military Spouse Network White Paper. The latest report,...

The National Kidney Foundation is applauding a move by Congress to increase access to care and improve outcomes for some patients on dialysis. The Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act (HR-8075) was introduced today in the U.S. House of...

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) offers its strong support for the proposed Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program...

Assemblymember Akilah Weber's bill, AB 1895 requiring the state to conduct community impact assessments before hospitals may close California maternity wards, passed out of the Assembly Health Committee last night. Consumer Watchdog pointed to the...

Emergency nurses are strong advocates for the laws and tools they need to be safe at work and sufficiently prepared to care for all their patients. Emergency nurses from nearly every state gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the Emergency...

Today, patients and families in Mississippi's rare disease community celebrated Governor Tate Reeves' signing of SB 2156, which officially establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) in the state of Mississippi....

More than seven in 10 Iowans support a bill -- which already passed the Iowa Senate in February and is now under consideration in the House -- that would require employers to use the federal E-Verify system to ensure they hire only legal workers,...

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, proudly honored U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) as the 2023 NSSF Legislator of the Year for his persistent pursuit of accountability of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),...

Today in Washington, DC, i-Health, Inc. ? a global consumer health and wellness company and wholly owned subsidiary of dsm-firmenich? is kicking off vital discussions with members of Congress to advocate for enhanced research and funding dedicated to...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Media representatives are invited to an announcement in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood along with the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Soraya Martinez...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Media representatives are invited to an announcement in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighbourhood along with the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, the Honourable Soraya Martinez...

As the House's new Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) considers how government should address AI issues, such as deepfakes in the election and bias in algorithms, a new survey conducted by the Program for Public Consultation at the University...

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates Kentucky House Bill 357, informally called the Second Amendment Privacy Act, passing into law. This NSSF-supported law protects the privacy and sensitive financial information of people...

Global consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative years, reveals the "Lending Climate in America" survey results from Phoenix Management, a part of J.S. Held. The first quarter survey results highlight concern about the outcome...

In events held in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia today, the Forward Party announced two candidates for statewide office. Eric Settle, a former Republican from Montgomery County, is running for Attorney General, and Chris Foster, a former...

The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has issued a report evaluating state mandates for financial literacy education across the U.S. The report indicates that all states fail to offer financial education that meets even the basic standards...

RealClear Publishing proudly announces the launch of a compelling new book, "Unshackling Democracy: Embracing Term Limits, Empowering Citizens" by Gerrick D. Wilkins, a former Congressional candidate and astute businessman. This riveting read, now...

Stagwell today released the results of the March Harvard CAPS / Harris poll, a monthly collaboration between the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard (CAPS) and the Harris Poll and HarrisX. "The sizable number of independent voters who...

This Mother's Day, while families celebrate, 150,000 incarcerated mothers will face separation from their children unless the Biden administration and state governors take urgent action. In response, The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly...

"Her March to Democracy ... Stories Along the National Votes for Women Trail" has launched with the first 10 episodes on all streaming platforms and the hosting site: https://hermarchtodemocracy.buzzsprout.com/ The National Votes for Women Trail...

Today, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) released its inaugural Congressional Innovation Scorecard. The Scorecard assesses the record of every member of Congress on pivotal issues related to U.S. innovation and assigns a grade to each based...

The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) has released the latest annual data from its National Financial Literacy Test, a 30-question assessment that measures people's capabilities across 10 key money management areas. The NFEC has carried out...

Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-55, Los Angeles) introduced legislation today to charge $10,000 per day to oil wells producing less than 15 barrels per day within a half mile of a community....

Crowdpac, the powerful online platform with four million members and a $24 million fundraising track record, is launching its first-ever app to revolutionize political engagement....

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF), the leading advocacy organization supporting education, research, and policy to transform the treatment of brain aneurysms, today joined with caregivers, survivors, researchers, and physicians from across the U.S....

At an event in Ottawa, Google Canada will announce new research grants that will help pave the way for the future of AI in Canada. Google.org will provide a total of $2.7 million in grant funding to the Canadian Institute for Advanced...

Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC), the leading advocacy organization for dialysis patients nationwide, today released the following statement applauding the passage and enactment of SB 215 in Indiana. The law offers three affordable Medicare...

Families, early childhood professionals, and advocates will gather in Lansing on March 20 to urge Michigan lawmakers to prioritize early childhood in the state's FY25 budget. The second Early Childhood Capitol Day hosted by Think Babies Michigan...

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the National Police Association ("NPA") filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court in support of the petition of Illinois residents for review of the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh...

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology's President & CEO Mike Russo praised the recent State of the Union address for its emphasis on expanding apprenticeships and bolstering advanced manufacturing. President Biden's comments on...

North Carolina has lost more than 2.5 million acres of farmland and natural habitat to urban sprawl in recent decades, according to a new report from NumbersUSA. That's an area the size of Wake, Mecklenburg, Guilford, Forsyth, Cumberland, Durham, and...

CALSTART, a leader in advancing clean transportation solutions, congratulates the Biden Administration on the unveiling of the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy (Strategy). The Strategy prioritizes a phased-in approach and has...

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today commended members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for passing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for...

The Concord Coalition said today that President Biden's goal of reducing future federal budget deficits by $3.2 trillion over 10 years is a step in the right direction, but falls short of what is needed to prevent the debt from continuing to grow...

In a decision that is likely to spur similar laws in other towns, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today upheld a law in the town of Brookline that bans the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2000. The gradual...

The current federal regulatory process to develop monoclonal antibodies to treat mutating strains of COVID-19 imposes unnecessary hurdles that hinder the creation and approval of effective treatments for the immunocompromised, finds a new brief...

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), a founding member of the Coalition for Reentry Cash, lauded New York Senator Kevin Parker and Assemblymember Edward Gibbs for introducing groundbreaking legislation aimed at transforming the reentry...

Justice Necessary, a Colorado-based nonprofit, in collaboration with legislative champions Representative Brianna Titone (HD 27, Jefferson) and Representative Jenny Wilford (HD 34, Adams) who serve as co-prime sponsors in the House, while Senator...

Over 135 million Americans will have an opportunity to vote tomorrow, March 5 - aka "Super Tuesday" - and Ballotpedia is here to help. Our Sample Ballot Lookup Tool is designed to make it easier for voters to get information before heading to the...

On February 26, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held a promotion meeting of the Overall Development Plan for Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone (the Qianhai Plan). The Qianhai Plan,...

Today, Cochlear assembled a team of hearing experts to emphasize the importance of hearing health for policy makers at the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. ahead of World Hearing Day on Sunday March 3rd. ...

In a significant move towards public safety and uniform industry practices, DIZPOT, a trailblazer in cannabis packaging, has voiced their support for the regulatory milestones in both Missouri and Arizona. Missouri's Senate Bill 984 The Intoxicating...

Members of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will gather in Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for critical investments in public health infrastructure, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,...

Craig Williams, former Federal Prosecutor, Marine Combat Veteran, and State Representative, emerged as a formidable advocate for justice and safety at the Philadelphia Criminal Inn of Court's Attorney General Forum last evening. As the most qualified...

The Government of Canada legalized recreational cannabis and strictly regulates the cannabis industry, which has led to many economic opportunities and challenges. An efficient and sustainable legal cannabis industry is essential to achieving the...

New polling from Rasmussen Reports and NumbersUSA reveals that West Virginians overwhelmingly support a bipartisan bill -- which already passed the House of Delegates and is under consideration in the Senate -- that'd require most employers to use...