News by subject: STP

Below is a statement from U.S Conference of Mayors President, Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett, on the Trump Administration's announcement that the 2020 Census will not include a question on citizenship: "The...

As part of its commitment to helping build healthier communities, CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health , today applauded Governor David Ige and the state legislature for enacting new legislation (HB-1272) that will enable the installation...

As the Batson Nolan law firm's Managing Member, Mark Nolan says, "We've been hearing about legislative efforts to protect Tennesseans on the road for some time now. We hope this new law will work to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) are collaborating to raise public awareness of the dangers related to and damage caused by purchasing counterfeit goods. Counterfeit items are...

While the Supreme Court's ruling today delays a decision on the inclusion of a citizenship question in United States Census 2020, two coalitions involving foundations and local government are announcing more than $1.5 million in grant awards to...

Tusk / Montgomery Philanthropies today commended Governor Janet Mills and the state legislature for signing Breakfast After the Bell legislation into law in Maine. Breakfast After the Bell allows schools across the state to provide the meals in the...

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)?an alliance of 28 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education?convened a policy summit at the National Press Club, today. The NCCN Policy Summit: The State of Cancer Care...

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. , a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology, announced that Pennsylvania Senate Bill (SB) 575 was approved in the PA Senate, by a vote of 33 to 17. SB 575 proposes to implement a nutrient...

The evolution of state lotteries into multi-faceted gaming providers will be the focus of the Committee on Lotteries when the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) convenes July 12-14 in Minneapolis. A Summer Meeting-record 44...

District 10 of the United Steelworkers (USW) union, which represents more than 40,000 USW members in Pennsylvania, along with other labor organizations, is calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to reject legislation that would mandate construction...

For the first time, researchers have shown a causal link between print news media coverage of U.S. gun control policy in the wake of mass shooting events and increases in firearm acquisition, particularly in states with the least restrictive gun...

Jones Walker LLP announced today that the national law firm has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with a Washington, D.C. based government relations firm, TCH Group, LLC.  The agreement contemplates that both the TCH Group and Jones Walker...

Pennsylvania's progress in upgrading its election equipment reached an important milestone on Wednesday, with half of counties now having taken official action toward purchasing new voting systems with advanced security to ensure the integrity of the...

The Commission on Catastrophic Wildfire Cost and Recovery submitted to the legislature yesterday their final recommendations for addressing increasing wildfire costs and liabilities.   "The Official Creditors Committee welcomes the Wildfire...

California's median home price edged higher to another peak for the second straight month as lower interest rates helped bolster home sales in May, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.  Closed...

WHO:  Michigan Women Forward & Her Flag WHAT:  Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage WHEN:  FLAG DAY, Friday, June 14, Noon ? 1 p.m. WHERE:  Front Steps, Michigan State Capitol, 100 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing MI VISUAL:  Michigan's...

Following determined advocacy from Women Employed, our partner organizations, and supporters, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a number of bills that advance equity for Illinois' women and families. These...

Duke Energy Progress today made its annual filings with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) for costs associated with fuel, compliance with the state's renewable energy portfolio standard (REPS), cost recovery under the Joint Agency Asset...

The California State Auditor, Elaine M. Howle, announced online applications are now open for qualified Californians to apply for the 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission. Alongside several partners ? including those representing business, good...

Consumers Energy today received approval from state regulators for its Clean Energy Plan, ushering in a new era for renewable energy in Michigan. The Clean Energy Plan puts Consumers Energy on a path to eliminate coal;...

A Summer Meeting-record number of legislators will be in attendance when the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States convenes July 12-14 in Minneapolis. NCLGS will welcome 38 legislators ? and counting ? during its three-day conference at...

New York State and Cornell University today announced a transformative competition and forthcoming investment in Upstate New York's food and agriculture economy by launching Grow-NY, a food innovation and agriculture technology business challenge....

Today REFORM Alliance joined bipartisan bill sponsors Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) as they introduced the Smart Probation & Parole Act (HB1555) to the legislature for consideration in the House Judiciary...

Hospital corporations across Massachusetts have placed at least $1.6 billion in the Cayman Islands and other well-known offshore tax havens, leading nurses and lawmakers to call for legislation requiring financial transparency from hospitals and the...

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) is proud to be the only commercial construction association involved in successfully pushing for state funding for a critical skilled trades initiative. It won't be long before South Carolina begins to see a tricked out...

Florida Realtors®, the state's largest professional trade association with more than 187,000 members, applauds Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing into law bill CS/CS/HB 7065, which establishes important reforms to the Assignment of Benefits (AOB) process....

To further strengthen election security, the Department of State (DOS) is moving its election-day operations for the May 21 primary to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) facility. For the first time, state election experts, security...

Ojai Energetics https://www.ojaienergetics.com/ and SoCal Farms officially announced the first hemp farm located in Los Angeles County. Ojai Energetics is a cannabis research and technology company. SoCal Farms, a company formed by a coalition of...

More than a dozen residents were joined by Royal Oak Mayoral Candidate Stephen Miller and commission candidate Tom Hallock today in protesting the City Center Development that was partially funded with $5.5 million in taxpayer dollars and built on a...

California home sales remained muted entering the spring homebuying season as soft buyer demand continues to challenge the market, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.  Closed escrow sales of...

In a monumental step for Californians impacted by sickle cell disease, leaders in science and health care policy met last week at "The Impacts of Sickle Cell Disease in California Legislative Briefing" led by the California Legislative Black Caucus...

Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar has certified a sixth new voting system that provides a paper record so voters can verify their choices before casting the ballot and audits can confirm the accuracy of election results. Secretary Boockvar...

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement applauding the Michigan Senate for its vote today to reform the state's broken and costly auto insurance system. "The Michigan Chamber's Board of Directors...

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO JC Scott issued the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) scoring of the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General's proposed rule revising the...

Chris Faddis, co-founder of Solidarity HealthShare, says it's time for Catholics to defend and protect the terminally ill by respecting the dignity of each dying person, not accelerating their death. Recently, New...

"Idaho's model education legislation is an outstanding step in the right direction," according to Don Nielsen, former Seattle School Board President and author of Every School: One Citizen's Guide To Transforming Education.   He was referring to the...

As the hospitality industry ramps up hiring for peak tourism season in Washington, Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed May as Careers in Hospitality Month. To recognize that, the Employment Security Department, Washington Hospitality Association...

On April 30, 2019, the Town of Geneva announced its intention to undertake a storm water control project that will benefit Seneca Lake. If 400 people enroll in Geneva Community Power, a local solar program launched by the Town of Geneva and Joule...

Medicine Man Technologies, Inc. ("Medicine Man Technologies" or "Company"), a rapidly growing, vertically integrated operator, commented on the passage of House Bill 19-1090 by the Colorado Legislature and provided its plans to move forward with its...

Duke Energy today appealed a recent order by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) requiring extremely expensive and disruptive excavation of nine coal ash basins at the company's Allen, Belews Creek, Cliffside/Rogers,...

With the May 21 primary less than a month away, Centre County elections staff is preparing voters and poll workers for the rollout of new voting machines that produce a paper record and offer upgraded security and accessibility....

SenesTech, Inc. , a developer of proprietary technologies for managing animal pest populations through fertility control, announces that AB1788, which would ban the use of Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) has moved another step...

Village Farms International, Inc. ("Village Farms" or the "Company") applauds the passage of House Bill 1325 ("HB 1325") today by the Texas State House of Representatives.  HB 1325 is a bi-partisan bill that, if passed into law, will establish a...

Acting Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar will applaud Pike County's commitment to election security tonight during a demonstration of a new voting system that includes a paper trail. The event is open to the public and runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at...

New Jersey has chosen SAS® Analytics to design and build a digital platform and database that will help advance Gov. Phil Murphy's plan to fight the state's opioid epidemic through data-driven strategies. The recently launched Integrated Drug...

Isleta Resort & Casino has announced it will bring Las Vegas-style sports gambling to its Resort!  The move follows a 2017 U.S. Supreme Court ruling, which opened the door for tribes to legalize wagers on everything from college basketball to...

The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of the National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty, Color Of Change, and Dove, is proud to announce the bill they are sponsoring, Senate Bill 188 (The CROWN Act), passed the Senate floor...

In an unheralded portion of the Executive Budget, state leaders significantly expanded the ability of The New York Power Authority (NYPA) to supply clean electricity to residents by allowing NYPA to finance new renewable generation projects for...

Greenspoon Marder successfully argued in front of the Florida Supreme Court, which upheld lower court rulings entered in favor of Orange County constitutional officers. The Greenspoon team represented Property Appraiser Rick Singh against Orange...

With out-of-pocket costs rising for patients, policymakers at the state and federal level are focused on finding solutions to lower costs. The Oncology Managers of Florida, a statewide professional organization committed to providing information and...