News by subject: LEG

On behalf of the 52,000 members of the California IATSE Council who work in the film, television, stage, and live events industry across the state, we thank Governor Newsom for signing AB 1775 into law. We also thank the bill's author Assemblymember...

"More than ever people are suffering. The need for mental health resources and services has been intensified and compounded by the stress, social isolation, and hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic," said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President...

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Representative John P. Sarbanes (D-Md.) introduced The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act (S. 4998) and (H.R. 9021) in both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives....

Most Rev. Salvatore J. Cordileone, Archbishop of San Francisco, released a new video this week calling on Californians to oppose Proposition 1 (Prop 1), the extreme abortion ballot measure to amend the state's constitution. "Prop 1 is described by...

The Teamsters are joining a coalition of more than 35 public interest, labor, and civil society organizations in urging passage of legislation that would raise merger fees on gigantic corporations to beef up funding for antitrust enforcement...

In an exciting development, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the FDA Modernization Act 2.0, S.5002, a bill that was reintroduced yesterday by Senators Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Cory Booker, D-N.J., who co-sponsored the original bill (S.2952). This...

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Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the veto of diagnostic imaging legislation (SB 974) by Governor Gavin Newsom. The legislation was passed by the California legislature earlier...

In a major upset, the U.S. Senate committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) agreed on a revised version of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements Act of 2022 or FDASLA (S. 4348) but, that strips from it all...

CHIRLA in partnership with over 150 immigrant rights organizations locally and nationwide boost mobilization efforts to urge Congress for bipartisan support to update the Immigration Registry. ...

United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway released the following statement today condemning Republican blockage of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and other worker-friendly measures from upcoming appropriations legislation:...

Smithfield Foods, an American food company and one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein producers, submitted commitments to fighting hunger and food insecurity to the White House in advance of its Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and...

Setting a new standard for whistleblower awards, the United States, state governments and Greene LLP client Michael Bawduniak have agreed to $266.4 million in awards to Bawduniak from a recovery from Biogen Inc., the largest such award in the history...

The Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act (HR 8812) recently introduced by Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) will help ensure access to healthcare for millions of Americans by removing costly and unnecessary...

During Gov. Gavin Newsom's Sept. 16 Bay Area press conference to sign sweeping climate protection legislation for the State of California, Nuvve Holding Corp.'s vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology was showcased for media and elected officials with...

State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recently informed Morningstar that his office would not participate in the annual review and rating process for the state's 529 plan due to concerning reports that the firm's subsidiary, Sustainalytics, is negatively...

As the nation commemorates National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the Sickle Cell Disease Partnership is calling on Congress to pass three pieces of legislation that will increase access to treatment and improve the lives of the 100,000 plus Americans...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a broad national strategy that provides the roadmap needed for federal, state, and local governments, as well as businesses and communities, to better support family caregivers. The...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 2622, authored by Assemblymember Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo) and sponsored by the California Transit Association, to accelerate the public transit industry's complete transition to zero-emission bus...

California Governor Gavin Newsom took action to uncover why Californians are paying so much for their gasoline when he signed legislation today requiring oil refiners to disclose their profits from refining oil into gasoline monthly. SB 1322 (Allen),...

In the wake of the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act, Lennox International Inc. , a global leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions, is leading the conversation on what the new legislation means for homeowners around the country....

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273, Wicks) was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom after passing the State Legislature unanimously in late August. The law seeks to offer privacy and...

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Planning for Animal Wellness (PAW) Act, H.R.7789/S.4205, to encourage collaborative relationships between...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) this week brought dozens of veterans from across America to the nation's capital to advocate for legislation to enhance support for women veterans, improve access to mental health care, and ensure medically retired...

In landmark legislation, the State of Connecticut enacted a new law protecting consumers from the dangers of unsafe and counterfeit lighters. The law ? CT Public Act 22-12 / 2022 CT SB 185 ? takes effect October 1, 2022 and bans the sale in...

Today, Genomatica (Geno) CEO Christophe Schilling applauded recent government investment to promote the growth of domestic biomanufacturing amid the newest White House Executive Order on emerging biotechnologies. Speaking at the White House Summit on...

Nearly 150 Teamsters from around the U.S. ascended Capitol Hill today to meet with lawmakers and urge them to enact legislation that would rein in massive corporations like Amazon while empowering workers to join together and advocate for better...

The Surgical Care Coalition (SCC) issued the following statement after the introduction of H.R. 8800, the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022, by Representatives Ami Bera, MD (D-Calif.) and Larry Bucshon, MD (R-Ind.) that addresses the nearly...

Today, a group of disgruntled residents and business owners joined with certain members of the Board of Trustees of the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to create a coalition to raise awareness among voters about the need for change in the City...

In early July 2022, Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti, signed in to order a new law to be followed by all hotels in the residing area. The ordinance's goal is to provide a safer environment for hotel employees to protect them against emergencies such...

Consumer Watchdog and a coalition of nonprofits opposed preemption of California's landmark privacy law in a letter sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi today urging her to protect the rights of 40 million Californians. The California Consumer Privacy...

Tusk Philanthropies, a nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the United States, today issued its 2023 RFP (Request for Proposals). The RFP is being rolled out concurrently with the initiative's rebrand and new website. By utilizing a targeted...

GSE Systems, Inc.  ("GSE Solutions", "GSE", or "the Company") , a leader in advanced engineering and workforce solutions primarily for the nuclear power industry, which supports the future of clean energy production and overall decarbonization...

This week, a federal judge in California issued a landmark decision siding with the California Stem Cell Treatment Center (CSCTC) in a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ruling that Cell Surgical Network's innovative surgical...

The California legislature today approved Assembly Bill 157 which creates a $75-million drought grant program to provide relief to many small agricultural businesses that support production agriculture, according to Western Plant Health (WPH). AB 157...

Engaged in renewable natural gas (RNG) development for over a decade, Énergir is investing and continuing to pursue its injection targets to reduce his carbon footprint to benefit its customers who are intent on reducing their emissions. For this...

Bloomberg Tax today announced the availability of a new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page to help tax practitioners understand and execute needed changes due to key tax elements in the new budget reconciliation law H.R. 5376. For more...

As President of McDonald's USA, it may come as a surprise to hear that I support raising minimum wages for workers. In fact, I welcome legislation that increases wages for all workers. I also welcome a dialogue on...

A bill requiring oil refiners to disclose their per gallon profits monthly passed out of the California Assembly by a vote of 42 - 23.  The legislation has already passed out of the California Senate by a vote of 22 - 4 and goes back for concurrence....

For more than 60 years, AARP has been fighting to help make prescription drugs more affordable for older Americans. With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic new law will finally bring significant relief from high drug prices. This...

Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) expressed deep gratitude today as the California State Assembly voted to stop SB 930. 31 voted NO, 25 voted YES, and 24 didn't vote at all which was another way of making sure Senator...

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness, affecting over 3 million Americans, blinding over 120,000.  The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) is the world's leading organization with over 1,600 glaucoma subspecialists, surgeons,...

The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), North America's premier society of eyelid and eye related plastic surgeons, joins Safe Eyes America in strongly opposing California AB 2236. This legislation if enacted...

Business and industry groups in the state are asking the Supreme Court of Texas to reverse a series of legal opinions that for generations have allowed insurance companies to exempt coverage for property damage claims while leaving policyholders the...

William H. Palmer, a retired Boeing 747 Captain for a major U.S. domestic airline said to Safe Eyes America: "You must be kidding that the California legislature is considering legislation to reduce the surgical training required to perform eye...

In a groundbreaking ruling today, in agreement with Plaintiffs represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) and Forward Justice, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the North Carolina Constitution imposes limits on a racially...

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) welcomes the publishing of a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement President Biden's February 4 Executive Order requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on federal construction...

Today, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey joined AARP Pennsylvania for a roundtable conversation highlighting how older Pennsylvanians will benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which was signed into law by President Biden earlier this week. ...

Audicus, the long-time provider and premier name in affordable, fully-customizable online hearing aids, celebrates the final FDA rule issued on Tuesday. The long-awaited rule, stemming from 2017 congressional legislation, establishes a new category...

"President Biden must move quickly to protect Black Farmers now that he has repealed promised debt relief for Black farmers provided in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 because white farmers were claiming reverse discrimination. We have...