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2 may 2023

13:42
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....

11:06
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...

09:04
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...


28 april 2023

12:52
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...


27 april 2023

18:27
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...

16:08
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,...

15:25
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...

11:57
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...

09:22
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:...

08:47
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...

08:00
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...


26 april 2023

19:15
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...

12:52
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...


25 april 2023

08:39
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. ...


24 april 2023

15:25
Proposed legislation would enact important changes to hold dangerous doctors more accountable in California, but excludes crucial reforms that will continue threaten patient safety, said Consumer Watchdog. The bill creates a public member majority on...

13:38
In a letter sent to California Governor Gavin Newsom and key state budget leaders, Alcohol Justice is encouraging raising the state's current alcohol excise tax to a reasonably modern level to contribute an additional $4.66 billion in State revenue...

11:52
On the heels of Earth Day, the Washington state legislature wrapped up its 2023 session Sunday night with historic investments in clean energy projects, including over $2 billion of funds from the Climate Commitment Act, passed by the Legislature...

11:46
On the heels of the House Judiciary Committee's approval of a landmark bill that would deter mass illegal immigration, end asylum abuse and rein in the Biden administration's abuse of parole authority, the House Homeland Security Committee has rolled...

10:54
California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316), a Teamster-supported, bipartisan bill that would require a trained human operator in autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, overwhelmingly passed the California Assembly Communications and Conveyance...

08:29
Patt Maney, a Republican who represents part of the Florida Panhandle in the state's House of Representatives, implied that police officers in some smaller Florida communities fail to follow traffic stop protocols during a committee meeting on April...


21 april 2023

07:00
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, alongside AARP, the Florida Land Title Association and AARP Florida applaud the Florida legislature for passing Senate Bill 770, which...


20 april 2023

17:50
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, applaud Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Mark Warner (D-VA) for reintroducing to the Senate the bipartisan Securing and Enabling Commerce...

14:20
Today at the National Assembly, the Minister responsible for Relations with First Nations and the Inuit, Mr. Ian Lafrenière, tabled the second annual report on the application of the Act to authorize the communication of personal information to the...

11:05
The proposed legislation, which now goes to Germany's parliament for ratification, is a revision of the country's existing Buildings Energy Act (GEG). The 65-percent rule applies only to newly installed, not to currently working units or ones taken...

10:54
The Energy Efficiency Law (EnEfG) fulfills a mandate from the European Union's Energy Efficiency Directive, requiring energy savings of 11.7 percent, or around 1.5 percent a year, by 2030. It now goes to Germany's parliament for ratification....

10:14
The following is a statement from Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, in response to the introduction of House legislation related to the federal debt limit....

01:04
The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), regarding today's approval of the Border Security and Enforcement Act by the House Judiciary Committee:...


19 april 2023

20:21
The leadership of the D.C. Police Union applauds the news that the U.S. House of Representatives voted 229-189 in favor of H.J. Res. 42, a resolution disapproving the adoption of the most anti-police, pro-criminal legislation ever passed by DC...

13:48
The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission today took further action to protect consumers from tip-over-related deaths and injuries associated with dressers, armoires, wardrobes, and other clothing storage units. Implementing recently passed...

13:28
The Ontario College of Teachers, Ontario's teaching regulator, welcomes new legislation that will increase supports for student safety while enhancing transparency and accountability to parents and guardians. The proposed legislative changes were...


18 april 2023

17:39
The Simon Wiesenthal Center ("SWC") released the following statement on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) regarding its investigation into Credit Suisse AG and certain Nazi assets, and the related bipartisan investigation and press release of...

16:57
The CEO of Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nuvve) , Gregory Poilasne, testified before the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee today in support of proposed legislation which would establish state goals for bidirectional charging,...

16:01
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the voice of the mortgage industry representing the interests of mortgage professionals and home buyers since 1973, is pleased to place its full support behind H.R. 2656 which would amend the Fair...

13:41
New legislation gives people who have developed cancer, respiratory illnesses and birth defects the right to hold oil drillers liable for their illnesses if they live, work, or go to school within 3200 feet of oil drilling and if the company did not...

13:23
On April 19, 2023, a public protest is set to take place in Tallahassee against the Florida SB 264/HB 1355, a bill that has caused widespread concern and outrage among Floridians. The bill targets Chinese residents in the state, singling them out for...


17 april 2023

17:43
The House Republican majority today made good on their campaign pledge to address the wholesale abuse of our political asylum laws that has led the raging migration crisis. The comprehensive Border Security and Enforcement Act is slated for a mark up...

17:37
On Tuesday, April 18th, Reps. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Chris Stewart (R-UT) will appear together for a bipartisan conversation about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and next steps for their mental health work in the 118th Congress....

09:49
Today, a bipartisan group of 162 mayors in the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Congress urging action on gun safety legislation. Despite mass shootings at Michigan State, in Half Moon Bay, Monterey Park, Uvalde, Buffalo,...


13 april 2023

12:01
California 2024 Senate candidates Reps. Katie Porter (D-47), Adam Schiff (D-30), and Barbara Lee (D-13) ? as well as San Francisco Mayor London Breed ? have announced their support for California Assembly Bill 316....

07:02
VTG, an industry-leading provider of force modernization and digital transformation solutions, announced today that it has won a prime position on a multiple-award Department of the Navy contract for the production of the Consolidated Afloat Networks...


11 april 2023

13:29
Today, AFEP, former Brooklyn housing and resident association leaders are speaking out against the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. In a letter penned to Gov. Hochul, the three leaders noted how this well-intentioned yet out of touch policy...

09:30
Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC) and the Quebec Association for the Right to Die with Dignity (AQDMD) call for a rapid response to the report of the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying (AMAD). ...

08:31
Ben Shaw, a well-respected and experienced tattoo artist, is taking the lead in advocating for the tattoo industry in response to the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act (MoCRA). As someone who has been in the industry for over 23 years, Shaw is...


10 april 2023

14:02
Eolian, a leading technology company specializing in augmented reality solutions, is proud to announce the successful production and delivery of $10 million worth of Augmented Reality Tactical Assault Kits (ARTAK) to the United States Special...


7 april 2023

08:01
What:  Current and historical information about elected officials expelled from state legislatures, click here.Who, When, Where:  On April 6, the Tennessee House of Representatives...


5 april 2023

13:16
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS), a statewide provider of free legal services to low-income Marylanders, will receive a $542,775 grant from Maryland Legal Services Corporation (MLSC) to implement a statewide outreach, education and referral...


4 april 2023

10:00
Raisbeck Engineering, an Acorn Growth Company, and a leading provider of innovative aircraft modifications, has announced the issuance of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Number SA02559SE by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This new...

09:57
Oliver Technology Corporation ("Oliver"), the leading debt collection software platform, has announced that it completed the acquisition of Lawgix Services, the leading provider of managed services for collections litigation. Oliver now...


3 april 2023

10:00
Public safety regulator, Ontario One Call, is preparing to work closely with underground infrastructure owners/operators and excavators to usher in a new era of improved locate performance in the province of Ontario....

09:00
Measures to safeguard teachers' First Amendment rights and to protect their hard-earned paychecks are gaining momentum in statehouses across the country....

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