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15 june 2022

17:45
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....

16:41
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...

08:00
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...


14 june 2022

12:14
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....

08:42
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...


13 june 2022

08:41
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...


12 june 2022

18:03
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:...


10 june 2022

14:50
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...


9 june 2022

20:56
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...

18:04
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...


8 june 2022

13:40
Today, American Trucking Associations urged the Senate Commerce Committee to swiftly confirm Robin Hutcheson as Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator....

12:25
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...

08:42
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...

08:25
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...

06:00
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...


7 june 2022

21:40
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...

15:48
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...

14:00
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...

08:48
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...


6 june 2022

11:29
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...

10:00
NextEra Energy, Inc. President and CEO and NextEra Energy Partners CEO John Ketchum issued the following statement regarding today's announcement on solar tariffs....

08:36
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...


3 june 2022

20:14
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...

05:10
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...


2 june 2022

13:36
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...

13:25
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...

11:15
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...

10:48
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...

10:24
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...


31 may 2022

17:04
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,...

14:15
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...

11:45
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...

10:00
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...

08:52
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...


30 may 2022

17:37
Canada's Coalition for Gun Control, an alliance of more than 200 organizations and founded in the wake of the Montreal Massacre, applauds the announcement of new firearms legislation tabled today in the House of Commons. Quotes:"Bill C- 71, passed in...

10:00
To mark World Vaping Day (May 30), the Consumers' Association of Canada (CAC) released polling it hopes will convince Health Canada to listen to consumers when it comes to the regulation of vaping products ? something that has not happened to date....

08:00
Government of Canada officials will host a media technical briefing on the tabling of new firearms legislation. The media technical briefing will be for background information only and not for attribution. Journalists will have the opportunity to ask...


26 may 2022

16:21
In anticipation of the passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, the law firm of Console & Associates, P.C. is actively investigating claims on behalf of service members and other individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at the military base...

14:15
Today, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce held a "Legislative Hearing to Protect Consumers and Strengthen the Economy." Included on the agenda for this hearing were two critical equine protection bills: the Save America's...

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On Tuesday, Richmond, California became the 51st community around the world ? and one of the first frontline refinery communities ? to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and commit to SAFE Cities policies. To honor this leadership and...


25 may 2022

17:39
Today, the California State Assembly passed a bill 65-0 that would close a loophole in state law that allowed Former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez to influence decision-making at the Department of Insurance without registering as a lobbyist. On...

17:04
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) needs a long-term reauthorization and key reforms, according to testimony provided on May 25 before the House Financial Services Committee by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA)....


24 may 2022

19:45
Below is a statement by United States Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on today's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:...

17:16
Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 5500 (HB 5500) into law which includes provisions to establish a permanent Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut established a temporary rare disease task force...

15:32
A bill requiring oil refiners to disclose their per gallon profits month passed out of the California Senate  by a vote of 22 to 4 and will now be heard in the California Assembly. SB 1322 (Allen) requires the oil refiners to disclose monthly their...

15:04
Teamsters Local 320 represents Minnesota's Assistant Public Defenders, State Court Reporters, and other public defense and court personnel who are demanding Governor Tim Walz call a special session to address Sunday's budget impasse over...

15:00
Recent polling completed by the Center for Excellence in Polling (CEP) found that most Florida voters oppose exposing young children to sexual education topics and support subjecting...


23 may 2022

15:36
Florida's special session on the property insurance crisis is an opportunity for the Legislature to pass critical reforms to address some of the most pressing issues that have led to the current crisis in the state's insurance market, the National...

13:16
Election experts today released model legislation to address unprecedented voting irregularities in the 2020 election in an effort to ensure transparent, inclusive, and accountable elections and to restore public trust in elections. The Amistad...

08:44
The Military Accountability and Transparency Alliance is holding a protest in Washington DC on June 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM. The March for Accountability is a multi group effort, comprised of other social media military base groups, to address the...