News by subject: LEG

As the nation marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is bringing together girls, champion athletes, advocates, and leaders to commemorate the milestone and the impact and importance of the landmark law. In...

Utica Resources today filed a lawsuit in Superior Court to nullify Bill 21 or, failing that, to obtain compensation of $18 Billion which corresponds to the net present value of future profits, as estimated by a leading independent expert....

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics strongly supports the new Keep Kids Fed Act, introduced June 21 in Congress, as a crucial step in addressing nutrition security among school-aged children in the United States. The bill was introduced by U.S....

The New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) recently celebrated its first Law Day in two years. Mike Rose, a founding partner at Hach & Rose, LLP, gave a speech entitled "The Partners in Justice" and presented an award to New York Governor...

On Monday, the Canadian federal government announced that it is banning companies from importing or making plastic bags and takeout containers by the end of this year, from selling them by the end of next year and from exporting them by the end of...

Congressmen Gerald E. Connolly of Virginia and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois have recognized, on the floor of the US Congress, Sewa International's service to underserved communities, and for coordinating development projects around the world....

Commissioner of Official Languages Raymond Théberge made the following statement today on his appearance before the Standing Senate Committee on Official Languages: "In March of this year, the Government introduced the highly anticipated Bill C-13 to...

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The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Manitoba has proposed a new electoral map for consideration at public hearings this September. This map introduces changes to Manitoba's federal electoral district boundaries and has been developed...

Canadians increasingly rely on digital technology to connect with loved ones, to work and to innovate. That's why the Government of Canada is committed to making sure Canadians can benefit from the latest technologies, knowing that their personal...

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization praised the Senate for its passage of legislation that will provide comprehensive benefits to veterans suffering from conditions linked to toxic exposure during their time in the U.S. Armed...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today applauded the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will finally guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their exposure to...

An advisory distributed by the U.S. Surgeon General sounding an alarm about the COVID-19...

Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISS) awarded a $7.5M National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Services (NESDIS) contract for the Earth Observation Requirement Evaluation Service...

Consumer Watchdog filed a "friend of the court" brief urging the California Supreme Court to reaffirm the ability of non-profit organizations and other groups to bring lawsuits on behalf of the public under California's landmark Unfair Competition...

The Information Commissioner of Canada, Caroline Maynard, has submitted her 2021?22 Annual Report to Parliament for tabling today. The Annual Report shows a concerning 70% increase in complaints over the previous fiscal year. "Never, since the...

Robert L. Johnson, Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies and Chairman of Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC, applauds Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) for the introduction of the Advancing Auto Portability Act of 2022....

National CROWN Day is the commemoration of the inaugural signing of the first CROWN Act legislation in the United States in 2019 to "Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair." Presented by Dove and the CROWN Coalition, National CROWN Day...

Over 500 housing co-op members and staff from across Canada are meeting this week in Halifax for the 54th Annual Meeting of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada).    Participants will gather from June 15 to 18 at the Halifax...

American Trucking Associations leaders hailed passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, and urged President Biden to quickly sign the bill aimed at improving efficiency in our supply chain....

This year's Drown Prevention Summit is coming to virtual platforms everywhere on June 22nd, 2022. The virtual summit will be hosted by Aquatics Today beginning at 10:30 a.m. PST. and last two hours. This free event will focus on everything you need...

As a former mayor, council member, planning commissioner, and an advocate for good government with a propensity for "telling it like it is," Debbie Peterson spent years serving communities, seeing people's needs go unmet because of gross...

Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on the Senate's bipartisan gun safety proposal released today:...

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) today praised proposed federal regulations to require a health warning directly on every cigarette, a world first. This innovation was announced as part of a broader round of regulatory changes that will strengthen...

Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, issued the following statement: "There is absolutely no place for misogyny, harassment or violence within the RCMP or Canadian society. Sadly, we cannot say that this basic standard...

Today, Job Creators Network announced it is airing a commercial this evening on ABC 7 in Washington D.C. panning Democrats' obsession with January 6 over the major issues confronting Americans, including record-high gas prices, skyrocketing...

Today, American Trucking Associations urged the Senate Commerce Committee to swiftly confirm Robin Hutcheson as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator....

As the nation faces an ever-worsening child care crisis that has a crippling effect on the economy, the Early Care and Education Consortium (ECEC) applauds Congress for its continued focus on the issue. However, immediate additional funding for child...

AccuFund, Inc. (www.accufund.com) provider of onsite and online fund accounting and financial management software for nonprofit, local municipal, and government organizations, announced the recipients of its annual Partner Leadership Awards for sales...

The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance founded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, along with 90+ members of the CROWN Coalition are excited to announce a few new champions of the CROWN Act. Maine...

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA"), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA, "the Act"), was signed into legislation on November 15, 2021. Parkson Corporation has...

Today, American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) President April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, issued the following statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives passage of H.R. 6087, the Improving Access to...

Today, American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) President April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives pending floor consideration of H.R. 6087, the...

Raptor Technologies ("Raptor"), the U.S. leader in school safety software, announced today that, with Gov. Ron DeSantis's signature of Florida House Bill 1421, Florida schools will be required to have a family reunification plan to reunite students...

The Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) has partnered with Representative Madeleine Dean to introduce the Loan Deferment Bill to the House of Representatives to create a federal financial aid repayment exception for victims of sexual...

AACC joins more than 100 other medical and patient organizations that have expressed concerns about the Senate HELP committee rushing to pass the VALID Act, a bill that would limit patient access to vital laboratory developed tests and the lifesaving...

NextEra Energy, Inc. President and CEO and NextEra Energy Partners CEO John Ketchum issued the following statement regarding today's announcement on solar tariffs....

CaseWorthy, Inc, backed by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group ("STG"), has made a majority investment in Accessible Solutions, Inc., a software provider enabling aging service agencies to manage their nutritional, home care, and at home...

Today, animal welfare groups commended the New York State Legislature for passing the Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill, groundbreaking legislation that will end the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores across the state. Championed by...

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc.  ("Greenidge"), a vertically integrated cryptocurrency datacenter and power generation company, today issued the following statement regarding New York State Senate Bill S6486D which was approved by the New York...

In the wake of a recent spate of hateful, anti-trans legislation in states across the nation, Ben & Jerry's has launched a billboard campaign to stand in solidarity with trans youth and their families who have been targeted by the latest wave of...

Governor Phil Scott signed new legislation into law modernizing Vermont's captive insurance statutes and removing inconsistencies. This year's bill, H.515, proposed several updates to Vermont's captive insurance law, including the ability for captive...

What: Retirement and 401(k) Spotlight Why: The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022, commonly referred to as SECURE 2.0, is a wide-ranging piece of legislation that would make multiple changes affecting...

Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has reissued a letter from August of 2019, calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to take swift action and pass two bills to finally address the toll that...

There has been a spate of hateful, anti-trans legislation being pushed in states across the nation. Right now, over 20 states have active legislation that seeks to marginalize the LGBTQ+ community in various ways. Two particular states have made...

Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is commemorated annually in May. In support of the month, eight states have taken steps through legislation and executive action to raise awareness about the growing crisis of osteoporosis. Georgia,...

British Columbia is taking a critical step toward reducing the shame and fear associated with substance use as the federal Minister of Mental Health and  Addictions and  Associate Minister of Health announced the granting of a three-year exemption...

The internet in Canada isn't exactly known for its transparency. Or its fair prices. Or its healthy competition. And it's not looking like it's going to get all that better anytime soon. On May 26, 2022 the Government denied three petitions asking it...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took part in a major rally in Washington, DC, over Memorial Day weekend to urge passage of the Honoring Our PACT Act. This bill will provide VA benefits for veterans who get sick due to their service-related exposure to...

Atlas Engineered Products ("AEP" or the "Company") announces that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Hadi Abassi,  has established an automatic securities disposition plan (an "ASDP") in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws...