News by subject: LEG

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)....

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today, Operation HOPE hosted a Cryptocurrency + Digital Assets Summit that gathered a distinguished group of leaders from the regulatory community and digital finance space to examine the role of digital assets in today's economy. Themed "The Crypto...

The Pet Cannabis Coalition, a recently established advocacy group that supports legislation aimed at legalizing cannabis products for pets and creating a legal framework that will allow veterinarians to recommend these products, is announcing today...

SHPE applauds the United States Senate for unanimously approving Senate Resolution 640, which expresses "support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science,...

Today, the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 (S. 4008), ending the possibility of replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). The vote is a devastating blow to the restaurant industry and small...

In the news release, The First 5 Network Responds to Governor Newsom's May Budget Revision, issued 18-May-2022 by First 5 California over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the 4th paragraph, it should read "AB 2402" rather than "AB...

The First 5 Network, comprised of First 5 California, the First 5 Association of California, and the 58 local county First 5s across the state, applauds Governor Newsom's May Revision proposals centered on supporting a whole-child, whole-family...

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization is calling the bipartisan agreement by Senate leaders to assist veterans who have been exposed to environmental toxins "historically impactful."...

Members of Teamsters Joint Council 56 and Teamsters across Kansas are disappointed in Gov. Laura Kelly (D) for signing into law Senate Bill 313, legislation that expands the ability of autonomous vehicles to recklessly operate in the state....

Managing municipal infrastructure effectively is vital to Canada's economic competitiveness. Municipalities of all sizes need good asset management practices to build and maintain resilient and sustainable communities for all Canadians. That is why...

SJF Ventures and 38 other climate venture funds write letter to congress and administration: We need federal action to accelerate America's move to a more affordable, secure, clean, and vibrant energy industryDear President Biden, Leader Schumer,...

The Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth (CCFY), National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) and iFoster are partnering to amplify the voices of children and youth in foster care at a public exhibition and recognition to be held May 17, 2022 at 11:30 on...

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the 2022-23 May Revision Proposal, which continues to reflect the state's vision to defend women's right to choose, expand access to health care for all Californians, and protect the most vulnerable....

Consumer Watchdog and California families harmed by medical negligence applauded today's historic 60-0 Assembly vote to update California's 47-year-old medical malpractice damage cap and restore injured patients' access to justice.  Today's final...

For the first time in history, approximately 185,000 low-income Californians aged 50 and up are eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits, regardless of their immigration status. Under California Assembly Bill 133, health plans like Inland Empire...