News by subject: LEG

Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine and protect marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) adopted policy calling for legal protections of gay and lesbian rights by...

With Congress set to reconvene for a post-election legislative session, 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 24 senators have now signed on to support a new tax incentive that would produce 500,000 starter homes in struggling...

The cost of everyday goods and services can present a challenge to many. Are you behind on your home energy bill? Having trouble paying for health care? If you are experiencing financial hardship, federal government benefit programs may be able to...

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) today launched a constitutional challenge against iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario over the provincial government's unilateral changes to the way gaming is managed....

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, on average, space heating and air conditioning account for over half of an American household's annual energy consumption as of 2015. Household-level decisions, including home and vehicle energy...

The Ninth Circuit has ruled that Election Integrity Project®California (EIPCa) and recent and future congressional candidates have standing to challenge the Constitutionality of California's election laws, regulations, policies and procedures that...

The Teamsters are demanding congressional leaders take up bipartisan antitrust legislation during the current lame duck session of Congress. Approving such a bill would crack down on the anti-competitive actions of Amazon and other wealthy...

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives....

The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, is expected to table the Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act in the House of Commons shortly after 10:00 a.m. ET today. The proposed legislative amendments will...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, made the following statement: "Canada, like other countries, is facing record high inflation, and we must do everything we can to make life more affordable for...

Yesterday the Internal Revenue Service voluntarily dismissed its tax claim against Greg Lindberg, just weeks after the fact of the claim itself made headlines. The media coverage of this case highlights the false and defamatory attacks that I've...

The U.S. Senate today voted to proceed to the so-called Respect for Marriage Act, clearing the 60-vote threshold for cloture by a vote of 62-37 and paving the way for a simple majority vote on final passage. Sens. Roy Blunt, Richard Burr, Shelley...

The State of New York ("The State") is being named in a series of civil actions collectively alleging that at least 750 individuals were sexually assaulted while in the custody of the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS),...

Earlier today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) introduced The PACE Part D Choice Act, which would eliminate a significant financial disincentive for Medicare-only beneficiaries to enroll in Programs of All-Inclusive Care...

Today, groups from across the state announced the launch of Hoosiers for Health Care Access (HHCA), a coalition representing 10 Indiana patient, business, faith and community-based organizations. In an open letter, the group calls on the Indiana...

Members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), in Washington, D.C., for NAIFA's National Leadership Conference, are holding a Day on the Hill today, Tuesday, November 15. Attendees from across the country are...

Today, more than 350 companies and organizations including public and private sector employers, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, patient advocacy groups, insurers, brokers, unions, and multinational companies signed a letter urging Congress to...

Stateside Associates, the largest state and local government affairs firm, is excited to announce Meaghan O'Brien is joining the firm as Director of State Issues, a newly created role....

The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is urging Congress to mitigate impending Medicare physician pay cuts and reform flawed prior authorization processes in year-end legislation. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on...

Representatives Madeleine Dean and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, introduced House Resolution 1454 in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution supports the designation of "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week" to raise awareness about the...

More than 100 injured U.S. military family members and civilians filed new federal-court claims against the Navy today over the catastrophic contamination of the water supply near the Red Hill fuel storage facility in Hawai'i in 2021, according to...

How can we get more people involved in transportation policies and investment choices? What are the best ways to encourage Bay Area residents to participate in planning for the region's future? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has...

Tonight, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and Democrats for the Illinois House maintained the Democratic supermajority in the Illinois State House and continued turning previously red districts blue....

California voters have delivered a resounding victory for kids over the tobacco industry by voting overwhelmingly to uphold the state's landmark law ending the sale of most flavored tobacco products, including flavored e-cigarettes, menthol...

Unifor joined a media conference with CUPE education workers following a commitment by Premier Ford to fully repeal Bill 28 and return to the bargaining table with education workers....

Last year, the Government of Canada introduced 10 days of paid sick leave to the Canada Labour Code to better protect workers, their jobs and their families. Access to paid sick leave keeps workers safe while ensuring that they do not lose...

SEIU Healthcare, after bargaining with the Ontario Hospital Association over the past year, received the arbitrator's decision last Friday afternoon that its hospital members, and those of CUPE's...

Today marks 20 years for the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the U.S. Department of Education's independent and nonpartisan statistics, research, and evaluation arm. Since 2002, the organization has transformed education science through...

Members of the Surgical Care Coalition commend efforts by a bipartisan group of over 40 U.S. Senators, led by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and John Barrasso, MD (R-Wyo.), who are working to prevent Medicare cuts by the end of the year. The 46...

XenTegra, a global managed services provider and expert in integrated digital workspace solutions, has partnered with Harvey Green III to form XenTegra-GOV. XenTegra-GOV is a minority-owned value-added reseller that operates from XenTegra's national...

The following statement is released on behalf of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association with regard to the current status of central negotiations with CUPE and the introduction of the Keeping Students in Class Act: "The Ontario Catholic...

The City of South Fulton and the South Fulton Police Department (SFPD) are under fire today after two whistleblowers stepped forward to file charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that detail a disturbing pattern of ...

We applaud President Biden's advocacy for fee transparency in every industry, including live event ticketing. Live Nation Entertainment advocated for the all-in pricing mandate passed in New York earlier this year, which requires face-value prices...

"We are honored to join today's clean school bus event with Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan in Seattle. We too see Seattle as a community at the forefront of sustainability and innovation in student transportation. We...

Maryland Family Network (MFN) and Upfront, a software company that validates and provides access to childcare data, today announced a new, updated statewide family search portal and real-time child care map to make data more transparent, launching in...

As California begins to finalize a groundbreaking privacy law this week, Consumer Watchdog is calling on the agency drafting regulations to tighten rules so users can take back their private data. Last-minute changes to the rules include getting rid...

Valero's net income hit $2.8 billion for the third quarter of 2022, more than quintupling the $463 million reported for the same quarter last year. Valero's Western region profits, which are strictly from its California refineries, topped 60 cents...

Since 1997, Lukas Liquor Superstore has called Lone Tree home. Locally owned and family operated, owner Joe Brunner has experienced many changes since first opening ? notably the increase in private label products offered at big box retailers. With...

Over twenty (20) companies, organizations and local government entities in Grant County, WA have sent letters to the Washington State Department of Transportation and to Washington State Legislators expressing support for state transportation funding...

Rye Development (Rye), a leading U.S. hydropower developer with a current pipeline of over 25 projects in 10 states, has filed their Pre-Application Document (PAD) and Notice of Intent to file a License Application to the Federal Energy Regulatory...

Forward Networks today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has named Forward Enterprise to the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program's Approved Products List....

The Adult Survivors Act (the "ASA") is a landmark new law that re-opens the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims in New York, even if the victim was an adult at the time of the abuse. If you are a survivor of sexual assault or abuse, no...

REFORM Alliance - the nonprofit organization focused on transforming America's probation and probation systems founded by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter, Meek Mill, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, among others - has announced the launch of a series of research...

Ballotpedia's analysis of the 6,278 legislative elections occurring on Nov. 8 found that overall competitiveness rose compared to 2018 and 2012 ? the last time an election followed redistricting....

On Friday, Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) introduced a historic resolution recognizing the genocide that took place over the course of 9 months in Bangladesh in 1971 and which disproportionately targeted members of the Hindu community and secular...

Teamsters Joint Council 7 is lauding California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent signing of groundbreaking legislation that will significantly increase enforcement of labor laws prohibiting union busting in the public sector. Senate Bill 931 was...

Thousands of Marines, contractors and their families are coming forward to join claims against the U.S. government in Camp Lejeune Lawsuits. ...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is proud to announce our 2022 Legislators of the Year - state lawmakers who played a major role in MADD's mission to eliminate alcohol- and drug-impaired driving and support the victims of these 100% preventable...

The Three Fires Group, a First Nations-owned economic development corporation, announced the adoption of its Climate Action Investment Policy. As part of its commitment to sustainable investments, the group's policy outlines its support for clean...

Before adjourning in September, the House of Representatives passed the Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 7321), calling for unannounced FAA inspections of foreign repair stations, minimum qualifications for mechanics and...