News by subject: LEG

Starting in the 2023/24 school year, significant changes are arriving to Arkansas' K?12 school choice options, including open enrollment in traditional public schools, public charter school enrollment caps, and funding for families who want to enroll...

The National Special Districts Coalition (NSDC) announced Wednesday its proposed federal definition of "special district," marking a pivotal step in the organization's top federal policy priority....

The legislative majority and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would be going against the will of Michigan voters ? and for the Governor, her own stated position ? if legislation advances to remove the requirement that parents give consent for their children to...

Public health leaders will discuss technology, workforce, and infrastructure solutions to transform the nation's public health system at the Public Health TechXpo and Futures Forum. The event, hosted by the Association of State and Territorial Health...

Restaurantware, a leading provider of innovative and eco-friendly restaurant supplies, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Power Lunch for a Purpose series. The company will host a series of conversations with thought leaders from the food...

Today the Bipartisan Policy Center, in collaboration with Balancing Act by Polco, launched an updated version of the Federal Balancing Act budget simulation tool that lets the public try their hand at creating a budget to break through Washington's...

Chief Executive magazine's annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business has ranked Kentucky as the 18th-best state overall, a significant jump from last year's ranking. Kentucky's booming manufacturing sector and influx of new investment...

Chief Executive magazine's annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business has once again ranked Indiana as the top-ranked Midwestern state and the fifth-best state for business overall, maintaining its position on the list from last year. The...

Chief Executive magazine's annual list of the Best and Worst States for Business has ranked Virginia the top-ranked mid-Atlantic state. According to the magazine's rankings, released in the Spring issue of Chief Executive, Virginia ranks as the 12th...

Lawmakers will hold a hearing at the State House on Tuesday, May 16 on legislation that would strengthen the penalties for assaulting a healthcare worker ? part of a comprehensive effort by nurses and healthcare professionals to address an epidemic...

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2023, the United State Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is honoring the United States Capitol Police by providing breakfast to the officers on duty. The U.S. Capitol Police have been protecting the...

Veterans Guardian, a leading veteran-owned and operated pre-filing consulting firm, proudly endorses the Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans (PLUS) for Veterans Act of 2023 (H.R. 1822). Introduced by Representatives Bergman (R-MI),...

Our coalition of California's leading affordable housing, homelessness, and housing justice organizations, of which Housing California is a member, appreciate the Newsom administration's values-driven May Revision that maintains the critical housing...

As the Biden administration formally ends Title 42 today, vastly exacerbating an already raging crisis on our southern border, the House of Representatives has passed legislation that would restore order at the border. H.R. 2, the Secure the Border...

An E. coli lawsuit was filed on behalf of Nicholas Lowe against Panera Bread in the Federal District Court of Washington. Mr. Lowe is represented by Marler Clark, the Nation's Food Safety Law Firm. Case 2:23-cv-00678 ? Complaint...

U.S. Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) has emphasized the critical importance of the $4 billion set aside for drought reduction action as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, despite the rain and snowfall in the early months of 2023....

Toledo Solar Inc (TSI), a leading American manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, appreciates the bi-partisan support from Ohio's Congressional delegation, led by U.S. Rep. Kaptur, U.S. Rep Latta and U.S. Senator Brown, that seeks to close...

The Teamsters are endorsing the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, which today got a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. The bipartisan legislation will protect workers and improve public safety by...

Feds for Medical Freedom President Marcus Thornton today released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's decision to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandates for federal employees and contractors: "Feds for Medical Freedom has...

Thirty-five years after California voters passed Proposition 103 to protect themselves against skyrocketing insurance rates, insurance companies' refusals to insure, and other abuses that destabilized California's economy, its author will testify...

Yesterday, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 264, legislation that, among other things, prohibits Chinese nationals from acquiring real property in the state based solely on race, ethnicity and country of origin, ostensibly in the...

A new alliance of trade associations, retailers, business owners and individual consumers, Coalition for Convenient Sales, is advocating to expand access to spirits-based ready-to-drink products. Coalition members include Pennsylvania Restaurant and...

The Maryland Stem Cell Research (MSCRF) Commission is pleased to announce  over $14.1 million in grant awards to promote innovative research that will strengthen and advance stem cell treatments and technologies in Maryland. This is the largest...

Mere weeks away from opening for another season, there are reports that more animals have died at Marineland. "It's deeply disturbing...

Randox Toxicology continues to lead in new test development within the ever-changing drugs of abuse market. Their newly established ELISA test for xylazine is the first immunoassay test in the world for this drug of abuse....

The passage of Bill 60 by the Ford government continues toward a dangerous path of province-wide health-care privatization that will further erode patient care, says ONA Provincial President Erin Ariss, RN....

Today, Tusk Philanthropies' Solving Hunger, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the United States, applauded leaders in Albany after the recently passed budget included $134.6 million in new funding to feed students in schools across New York...

Veteran Ventures Capital's ("Veteran Ventures") Veteran Fund I is proud to announce an investment in Vantage Robotics ("Vantage"). With their advanced drone and enabling technologies, Vantage Robotics is revolutionizing the way the military and...

Today, the Teamsters are commending Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and members of the state legislature for enacting House Bill 1762, an Act Relating to Protecting Employees of Warehouses (HB 1762). HB 1762 will implement limits on warehouse worker...

The registered nurses and health care professionals of UNAC/UHCP are calling on California lawmakers to intervene in the chronic nursing shortage?with a half-billion-dollar investment and legislation that will double California's capacity to graduate...

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) ? the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide ? today shared a legislative proposal with Congress designed to promote stronger...

Enlivant is proud to announce 92 communities were recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2023-2024 Best Senior Living community in the categories of Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care. The ratings offer a look at the best senior living...

Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, passed its final vote on May 3rdAfter more than ten years of advocacy efforts, Canada finally has federal supply chain legislation to begin confronting child labour...

The voice of more than 45,000 current and former National Guard officers applauds bipartisan House legislation that would ensure some of America's most talented and experienced military space professionals can keep defending the nation. Introduced...

Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. And Canadians rightfully expect?and deserve?it. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make more spectrum available to support better...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) in support of important legislation to secure our borders and end the crisis created by the Biden administration's policies:...

The Ontario Court of Justice at Cornwall fined a corporation and its principal $10,000 for applying a facsimile of a professional engineer's seal to design drawings without the knowledge or consent of the professional engineer. 6993231 Canada Inc....

Today, Arnold Ventures (AV) announced Kevin Ring, currently the President of FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums), will join AV as the new Vice President of Criminal Justice Advocacy, a role that will help shape criminal justice reform...

American Policy Ventures Action (APVA) strongly supports the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act. This legislation was introduced on a bipartisan basis and seeks to crack down on the fentanyl supply chain to protect...

In the United States, increased diagnoses of mental health issues and not enough places for treatment have resulted in many people turning to emergency departments for help, a trend that in turn causes increased boarding times, ED overcrowding and...

The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the oldest and largest independent kidney patient organization in the United States, today launched a massive national grassroots and social media campaign in support of the newly introduced Living...

The Florida House of Representatives voted yesterday to pass SB 256, which increases union transparency and changes how union dues are collected for public employees.  Workers for Opportunity has spearheaded this collaborative effort with teachers,...

The recycled materials industry is calling for Congress and state legislatures to pass stronger laws to help curb theft of catalytic converters, while supporting the legal recycling of these devices that are a renewable source of finite critical...

How to ensure asthma and allergy patients get the medications they need when they need it? Allergy & Asthma Network is urging Congress to pass legislation that helps ensure the more than 26 million Americans with asthma and 50+ million with allergies...

Wounded Warrior Project issued the following statement encouraging Congress to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has the resources to provide care and benefits to wounded, ill, and injured veterans:...

Consumer Action for a Strong Economy launched a new public education campaign today -- "Crush the Can Tax" -- in opposition to a recent petition filed with the International Trade Commission by steel behemoth Cleveland-Cliffs and the United...

As a leading Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) in Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is committed to ensuring Louisiana residents have access to high-quality, affordable health coverage. In line with its mission, Louisiana Healthcare...

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation related to the federal debt limit, threatening major programs vital to people living in America's cities and resources used to tackle the nation's biggest challenges. In response, Tom...

In what civil rights groups are calling both a shocking and heinous move, Florida State Senator Lauren Book, long known for the extreme legislation she has supported against the families of persons required to register as sexual offenders, has...

Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday. ...