News by subject: LEG

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) today praised the introduction of legislation that would give tens of millions of Medicare patients in medically underserved communities access...

Boundless Immigration, an organization that empowers families to navigate the immigration system more confidently, rapidly and affordably, today announced a $25M Series B round to strengthen its fight for immigrant rights. The latest funding, which...

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, urges Illinois legislators to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter...

BoardProspects.com, an innovative software platform designed to help corporations cost-effectively recruit world-class board members and maintain a diverse and talented board succession pipeline, has released the definitive results of a survey of its...

Following the passage of Arizona's sports betting bill (House Bill 2772), ArizonaCasinos.com projects that the state at full maturity could produce $252 million in annual revenue. Using the minimum tax rate of 8% outlined in Arizona's bill, that...

An arbitration being held this week between the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA), representing hospital-sector registered nurses and health-care professionals, and the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) is scheduled at a time when the province's...

Dignitana AB, world leader in scalp cooling innovation, announces today that HB1588, a Bill mandating insurance plan coverage for scalp cooling in Texas, was passed in the Texas House of Representatives on Friday. The Bill was introduced by Rep. Jeff...

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved the ENA-supported Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act following its introduction by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) in February....

Today, the Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed HB 673, Gail's Law, by Representative Emily Slosberg (D?Boca Raton).  Gail's Law requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create and maintain a statewide system for tracking...

Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation today, the PACE Plus Act, seeking to expand access to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This key bill from the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging embodies one...

The CROWN Coalition, a national alliance comprised of Dove, National Urban League, Color Of Change, and Western Center on Law & Poverty, are excited to announce Delaware as the ninth state to pass legislation (SB 32) banning hair discrimination in...

Large majorities of American voters support reforms that would limit or remove barriers to economic opportunities, housing, and voting for people with criminal records, according to a new survey released today by the Program for Public Consultation...

The number of uninsured in the United States would fall by 4.2 million if policymakers made a temporary provision in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) permanent, a new analysis shows. The provision enhances subsidies to make coverage in the...

The Washington State legislature has passed groundbreaking legislation that sets a target for all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric vehicles. The new law establishes the most aggressive...

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, is urging legislators to take steps to address the significant increase in catalytic converter...

EQT Corporation today issued the following statement in support of H.J. Resolution 34, and S.J. Resolution 14 of the 117th Congress, which provide for Congressional disapproval of the 2020 Methane Rescission Rule submitted by the Administrator of...

The United States House of Representatives today passed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act (S. 578), a critical piece of legislation requiring that sesame be labeled on packaged foods and prioritizing food allergy...

Governor Greg Gianforte signs HB 396, a bill authorizing hemp food ingredients as commercial animal feed. This bill is a major step forward for the developing U.S. hemp grain industry, opening additional markets for farmers and again establishing...

Canada's universal, publicly funded health care system is a source of pride for Canadians. The Government of Canada is working closely with provincial and territorial governments to strengthen health care and adapt the system to the challenges of...

The Michigan Chamber, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, Michigan Manufacturers Association and Michigan Retailers Association are expressing major concern as a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) Advisory Committee...

Many state Governors are proclaiming April 30 as National Window Film Day in recognition of the significant role that professionally installed window film may play in contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality status in the coming decade....

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomes the federal government's tabling of legislation to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) today. We are pleased to see a legislative recognition of the Right to a...

Melwood is proud to support the Transformation to Competitive Employment Act (H.R. 2373) introduced by Representatives Bobby Scott and Cathy McMorris Rodgers. The bill will finally end an 83-year-old discriminatory practice allowing employers to pay...

152 mayors, including Democrats, Republicans and Independents, sent a letter today to members of the United States Senate, urging immediate consideration of two pieces of legislation to prevent gun violence: HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks...

The Western Propane Gas Association today announced it is sponsoring legislation that would establish a program to provide financial incentives for the production of renewable propane ? a critical energy source to help California reduce greenhouse...

Telemedicine, wearables, and health data have helped immensely in humanity's fight against the coronavirus pandemic. But how will these emerging technological paradigms impact the future of the United States? The App Economy Conference (AppCon) is an...

Yesterday, the Government of Ontario used its majority to force passage of Bill 257 ? including Schedule 3, which amends the Planning Act to give the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing nearly unchecked power to fast-track development on...

Conservative Clergy of Color, a group of Black ministers and pastors, announced today that it has published a full-page ad in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution correcting the "lies" that the Joe Biden and Stacey Abrams have been telling about the...

Women in Climate Tech (WiCT) launched a campaign in support of The Women and Climate Change Act of 2021 (HR 260) introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA). The goal of the campaign is to highlight that women are: On the front lines of...

Today, more than 100 top business leaders across industry joined a rapid response call to discuss critical information regarding voting law proposals and to explore non-partisan actions business leaders could take to defend voting rights and our...

(AANA) A new law signed April 6 by Maine Governor Janet Mills requires Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) services to be covered and reimbursed by insurers, consistent with other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the state....

A recent and immediate change in Illinois law governing the use of convictions records should force all hiring managers and HR departments to review existing policy in order to remain fully compliant with the new law, as well as any existing law....

The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) praises the bipartisan and bicameral introduction of the Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer National Opposition to Hate, Assaults, and Threats to Equality (NO HATE) Act, to help address the massive...

There is no relationship more important to the Government of Canada than the one with Indigenous peoples. Since 2017, meaningful collaboration with Inuit leaders has helped to advance reconciliation, strengthen the Inuit-Crown partnership, and create...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes the announcement of bipartisan reintroduction of a bill in the House of Representatives and Senate to improve hate crimes reporting and governmental responses to hate. The Khalid Jabara and Heather Heyer...

California is worse than two-thirds of states in the country when it comes to disciplining doctors whose negligence or incompetence causes patients serious harm, according to a new report by the nonprofit consumer advocacy organization Public...

As activists gather today at AT&T headquarters in Texas to protect the right to vote, lawmakers continue to file bills to restrict voting access across the state. This is not limited to Texas, however, as politicians nationwide have filed hundreds of...

"Arkansas has passed legislation creating an Alzheimer's Advisory Council, and Arizona and Nebraska are following close behind," said RALNA President Brian Pinkowski. "However, there is no one at the table representing the residential assisted living...

The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire demands Governor Chris Sununu relinquish all emergency powers executed by fiat in recent months and immediately rescind all Covid-related mandates and policies unconstitutionally enacted and/or extended. We...

A March 1 article from the Pew Research Center reports on the new presidential administration's plans for creating a path to citizenship for immigrants who live in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) authorization. The TPS...

The National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) will hold its 12th Annual Retirement Policy Conference on Monday, April 12 ? Wednesday, April 14, 2021, from 1:00 -4:00 PM ET. This virtual event will feature a range of national experts and...

The American Council of the Blind calls on Congress to protect the right to vote for Americans who are blind and visually impaired by removing threatening language in the For the People Act (H.R. 1; S. 1)....

After the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act passed overwhelmingly through both chambers of the Arkansas legislature, unfortunately, Governor Asa Hutchinson appeared to yield to the sirens of the Left and issued a last-minute veto....

Thirty-five states are at extreme or high risk of partisan gerrymandering, according to an in-depth, one-of-a-kind report released by the nonpartisan, anti-corruption organization RepresentUs. The Gerrymandering Threat Index rates all 50 states - and...

Today NicoKick released the following statement in support of North Dakota Senate Bill 2189, which would encourage a statewide study of reduced harm nicotine products to help current tobacco users transition to safer, less harmful products. ...

Today, the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board (CED) released the following statement regarding voting laws under consideration in states around the country: The Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board...

Texas is addressing power, water, broadband and transportation infrastructure to ensure it can support rapid growth in the future, Gov. Greg Abbott assured global business decision-makers Wednesday at a fireside chat sponsored by the Texas Economic...

On March 25, 2021, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an election bill that aims to restore trust and integrity in the state's election process. The Foundation for Government Accountability supports the reforms implemented in this bill and highlights...

On January 20th 2021, Chike Aguh departed the board of directors for Graduation Alliance. On the same date, he was appointed as the Chief Innovation Officer at the United States Department of Labor. Aguh had served on the board since 2020. In...

"The American Water Works Association appreciates the Biden Administration's recognition of the need to strongly reinvest in U.S. drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Our nation's water systems protect public health, safeguard the...