News by subject: AVO

State data shows that refinery gasoline stocks, specifically the amount of California blending components on hand at oil refineries, has shrunk to its lowest point in nearly one year, creating the need for a minimum gasoline inventory requirement....

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) commends the Biden Administration for raising awareness of the need to expand access to obesity care and reduce the high cost of obesity medications. President Biden's recent announcement marks a significant step...

11 months of relentless indiscriminate carpet bombing of Gaza. Over 40,000 have been officially killed. Starvation is now also becoming the cause of death due to the illegal and immoral blockade on entry of food, water and medical care. It is...

Today, Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA), in collaboration with more than two dozen advocacy organizations, sent joint letters to 19 governors across the country, calling for further efforts to protect Americans from the escalating...

Andre Barnes, the HBCU Engagement Director for NumbersUSA, roamed the Windy City during the DNC to interview Black Chicagoans about the ongoing migrant crisis. An 11-minute highlight clip is available here. "I spoke to folks who've watched their...

As of today, smoking cessation nicotine pouches will only be available in pharmacies across the country because of an unprecedented Ministerial Order that targets nicotine pouches while leaving other smoking cessation products widely available....

For nearly four years, Asian Americans have been harmed by the radical policies of the Biden-Harris administration, especially: Woke DEI policies that discriminate against Asians in education and employment.Defunding police and soft-on-crime...

Six overfunded workers' compensation boards (WCBs) across Canada are currently holding onto $4.9 billion in excess funds that should be returned to small businesses, finds the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)'s latest research...

The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) commends the recent government decision to impose a 100% surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles. This bold action underscores the importance of protecting Canadian industries and...

Amid debates about US international engagement, a new public consultation survey in the six swing states by the University of Maryland's Program for Public Consultation (PPC) finds widespread bipartisan support for the US continuing to provide...

Following a recent August 20th roundtable, Hots&Cots (www.hotscots.app) and a coalition of over seven military resident advocacy groups are asking the DoD to take swift action on widespread, deeply troubling military housing conditions across the...

WEDNESDAY, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. ? Rally to Save Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center on the Front Steps of the State House State Senators Nick Collins and Jamie Eldridge will host this event, where community members, caregivers, first...

The effect of global drama on the American economy, specially in the areas of trade, monetization, employment and goods took a new turn for my campaign staff and myself as SmithieForPresident 2024, when we heard about de-dollarization, see the...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) applaud the Government of Ontario's introduction of a new land use protection clause that supports the growth of industrial operations across the province. The updated Provincial Planning Statement includes a...

A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: China's traditional culture has contributed greatly to the country's modernization. Yet it is not the only factor that has advanced Chinese modernization. The process of modernization has factors such as...

On August 26, 2024 medical and humanitarian organizations demand the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the NDP to enforce a full and complete arms embargo on Israel in recognition of the ongoing war crimes and crimes against...

Today, the leaders of two major Canadian industries, Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association and Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada, released the following statement in...

Unifor welcomes the federal government decision to impose an additional 100% tariff on all new energy vehicles imported from China as well as a new 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum....

MONDAY, August 26 at 6 p.m. ?...

To address the blatant injustice faced by the 5,000 convenience stores in Quebec that comply with the ban on the sale of vaping flavors while hundreds of vape shops openly circumvent it, the Convenience Industry Council of Canda (CICC) is calling on...

Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) are calling upon California Governor Gavin Newsom to VETO AB 3206. The dangerous "district" bill barely passed through the legislature and seeks to destroy the protections of uniform...

Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, on an August 19 letter from members of Congress urging President Biden to bring journalist Austin Tice home. The letter was led by Texas representatives Collin Allred...

The Sudanese Canadians Communities Associations in Canada, friends of Sudan, grassroots and civil society organizations, and other communities invite you to a crucial demonstration in Ottawa that aims to raise awareness about the ongoing Bloody...

Unifor members who work at DHL and their supporters will hold rallies across Canada on Tuesday, August 27 in support of the International Transport Federation's Safe Rates campaign week....

OPSEU/SEFPO leaders are speaking out in order to provide much-needed context in response to media reports about an Institutional Crisis Intervention Team (ICIT) deployment at Maplehurst Correctional Complex following an unprovoked, severe assault on...

The Sudanese Canadians Communities Associations in Canada, friends of Sudan, grassroots and civil society organizations, and other communities invite you to a crucial demonstration in Ottawa that aims to raise awareness about the ongoing Bloody...

Twenty-four years ago, California voters approved Proposition 1A, granting federally recognized Native American tribes the exclusive right to operate specific gaming operations, including slot machines and banked card games. This was more than a...

On behalf of the millions of Canadians who have quit smoking and the tens of thousands of smokers currently trying to quit, Quit Club condemns the federal government for allowing the Minister of Health to put his personal agenda ahead of the health...

HNS Recovery, a leader in the repossession industry, is issuing a rallying cry to all repossession agencies nationwide to unite against the rising tide of costly and unjust litigation stemming from wrongful repossession suits. As it stands,...

The government's proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CERs) will not work for all Canadians and could impact the reliability and affordability of electricity, according to a new ad campaign launched today by Electricity Canada....

After nearly a year of unfruitful negotiations, the 600 members of Concordia University Professional Employees Union (CUPEU?CSN) will be on strike at the beginning of the school term scheduled for September 3rd, impacting the start of the academic...

Today, Health Minister Mark Holland executed unprecedented power over an established therapeutic product by unilaterally imposing new regulations which are clearly targeting only one kind of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), ZONNIC nicotine...

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) applauds the federal government's decision today to send the national rail dispute to binding arbitration. Manufacturers are calling on the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order a resumption of...

Heart & Stroke congratulates Health Minister Mark Holland and the federal government for taking key steps to help curb the sale of nicotine pouches to kids in Canada....

Unifor members from across Metro Vancouver will show support for the Local 433 members on strike at the Residence Inn with a lunch-hour rally. "Hospitality workers are the backbone of the tourism industry in Vancouver," said Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor...

The Alzheimer's Association welcomes today's decision by the United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to approve Leqembi® (lecanemab) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. However, while celebrating this...

President Trump publicly thanked Brandon Straka, a former Democratic Party supporter turned conservative, for his newly released video titled "6 Years Later: Why I Still #WalkAway From the Democrat Party"....

Imagine being stranded on the side of the road, waiting for help to arrive. You think you are safe, but you are not. Every second, you are at risk of being hit, injured, or killed by a driver who is not paying attention, who is too tired, who is...

The Know-Nothing Party of America was known for its native and anti-immigrant stance in the 19th century American political landscape, before it fizzled out couple of years after it was founded. Since then, no one has ever looked on the party as...

Today, leading members of the United Korean Canadian Industry Alliance (UKCIA) and the Ontario Korean Business Association (OKBA) gathered at a downtown Toronto convenience store to address recent federal government accusations around the sale of...

The Fatty Liver Alliance is calling on all Canadians to support a crucial petition urging Madrigal Pharmaceuticals to apply to Health Canada for the approval of Rezdiffra, the first and only drug approved for treating MASH, a severe and progressive...

In partnership with Jewish National Fund-USA, the Jerusalem Post will again honor 25 young people who have stood up for Israel over the past year through its "Top 25 Young Vizionaries" awards. Nominations can be submitted at jnf.org/top25 until...

The Honor the Gift Coalition is pleased to share that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a statement that it intends to retire a proposed draft coverage policy that would have restricted coverage of surveillance...

A groundbreaking initiative to advocate for animals across Canada has received a new boost thanks to the backing of a Federal Member of Parliament. In response to Canada's antiquated Federal animal welfare laws, Mattie's Place, an award-winning...

In a stunning display of contempt for real community safety, the Ford government announced yesterday the closure of ten safe consumption sites (SCS) across Ontario that provide life-saving services, including overdose prevention, in Guelph,...

Kamala Harris claimed earlier this month that Donald Trump killed "the toughest bipartisan border security bill in decades," repeating a theme President Biden established and then falsely restated in his DNC speech on August 19. "This zombie bill...

Ballotpedia today released its first annual "Administrative State 2024 Legislation Report," which presents findings and analysis from 2024 state legislative sessions on administrative state-related legislation....

With California's Kamala Harris being inspired by what Gov. Gavin Newsom calls "The California Way," nonpartisan California free-market think tank the Pacific Research Institute today released The California Left Coast Survivor's Guide, a new book...

With a full shutdown of Canada's rail network less than 24 hours away we call on the federal government to take immediate action to ensure the continuation of rail services. The Government of Canada has a responsibility to protect the Canadian public...

Pacific School of Religion (PSR), a progressive and interdenominational theological seminary, today announced its 2024 Earl Lecture Series entitled 'Disruptive AI, Christian Nationalism, and Democracy' beginning September 17. With AI developing...