News by subject: LEG

Today, the Government of British Columbia (BC) introduced legislation that would bring about significant reforms to how stratas in the province are managed. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) congratulates the government and believes the measures...

Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI) an organization of physicians and public health professionals, is releasing its pesticide research report calling for state and federal governments to institute new policies that will better protect the...

Today, Dialysis Patient Citizens (DPC) filed suit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma, the U.S....

MADD commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its leadership in advancing legislation which has the potential to eliminate nearly all drunk driving deaths on our nation's roads. More than 10,000 people are killed every year as a result of...

The following is an open letter from the National Association of Social Workers in New Jersey. The Trump Administration's executive order (EO) on police reform is inadequate to respond to the longstanding crisis of systemic racism in policing. It...

Today, the American Trucking Associations praised the leaders and members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for their work in advancing the INVEST in America Act to the House floor....

National Police Support Fund, a political grassroots organization, released a statement today formally condemning local decisions to release prisoners early due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 within prisons...

Experts weighed in today on the challenges Michigan public schools face as they look to reopen this fall. The webinar, "COVID-19 And Michigan Public Schools: What Do We Need To Get Schools Back In Session This Fall," was hosted by the non-profit,...

Openness, transparency and accountability are guiding principles of the Government of Canada. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, President of the Treasury Board, announced the launch of the first review of Canada's access to information...

Bipartisan mayors holding key leadership positions in the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) applaud today's Supreme Court decision to uphold the DACA program, ensuring that thousands of Dreamers can continue to live, work and study in the U.S. and...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), in response to today's outrageous Supreme Court ruling blocking President Trump's rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood...

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) today announced the names of three public health departments that have successfully completed a rigorous review process to maintain their national accreditation status. In achieving the prestigious...

NATSO, representing the nation's truckstops and travel plazas, the National Association of Convenience Stores and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of America, today encouraged members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure...

Renters and homeowners who were financially impacted by the economic slowdown related to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to access applications for rent and mortgage relief starting June 29. At that time, applications will be easily accessible...

Missouri Connections Academy, a new full-time statewide online public school, has been authorized by the Ozark School District to serve students in grades K-12 throughout the state in the upcoming 2020-21 school year. The school is currently...

American Telemedicine Association (ATA) President, Joseph C. Kvedar, MD, testified today before the full Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) on telehealth, urging policymakers to "take specific actions before the end of...

Today, the United States Senate passed The Great American Outdoors Act, historic legislation that would provide dedicated funding to reduce the National Park Service's deferred maintenance backlog ? nearly $12 billion in needed repairs across the...

The Supreme Court, in a ruling issued yesterday, affirmed that sex-based discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes sexual orientation and gender identity. The decision is significant because some Circuit Courts ruled...

Governor Phil Scott today signed new legislation strengthening Vermont's captive insurance laws, increasing efficiencies while adding flexibility to regulatory policy and procedures. This year's bill again highlights the continued collaboration...

A broad coalition of industry and government organizations today urged Members of Congress to oppose an amendment to the highway reauthorization bill that the House Transportation Committee is considering on June 17. The amendment would allow...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that the federal prohibition of employment discrimination based on sex in the 1964 Civil Rights Act also prohibits discrimination on the basis of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity." The court's insistence...

The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), along with its partner Out Leadership are elated the Supreme Court has ensured a state-sanctioned license to discriminate will not be issued in this country's workplaces. The LGBT community is a...

Blair Walsingham, candidate for US Congress TN District 1, announced today an endorsement by former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and his non-profit, Humanity Forward. Yang's campaign focused on Human Capitalism and Universal Basic Income,...

Oberheiden P.C., a federal compliance and defense law firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, has formed a PPP Loan Fraud Defense Team that is representing companies in audits and investigations related to their activities under the Paycheck Protection...

The Department of Health and Human Services finalized a rule today that revises 2016 provisions of the Obamacare section 1557 rule that had redefined discrimination "on the basis of sex" to include "gender identity" and "pregnancy termination."...

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) welcome the Bill on the recognition of caregivers tabled Thursday by the Minister Responsible for...

Raymond Théberge, Commissioner of Official Languages, made the following statement today: "I am delighted with the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique v British Columbia. This is a major...

American Jewish Committee (AJC) President Harriet Schleifer and Jason Isaacson, AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, presented today to members of Congress a six-point action plan addressing the pernicious legacy of racism in the United...

Faced with the deadlock on the adoption of the principle of Bill 61, the elected members of the National Assembly, including the current government, have before them an opportunity to correct a major error that excludes the fundamental rights of...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) considers Bill 56, An Act to recognize and support caregivers and to amend various legislative provisions, tabled today by the Quebec government, to be a step in the right direction to address shortcomings in...

Entrepreneur, Activist, and Philanthropist, Sandy Piña, wins for the second time the California Congressional District 42nd. Delegate election for VP Joe Biden. Sandy is a philanthropist and a highly involved community activist for the las 40 years....

With an increasing sense of urgency as uncertainty around COVID-19 lingers and protests erupt around the country, hundreds of business leaders and Business for America (BFA) have signed a letter urging federal lawmakers to provide funding to states...

After what seemed to be a complete stall towards moving forward on any social equity programs affecting the Colorado Cannabis industry, Larisa Bolivar, Executive Director of the Cannabis Consumers Coalition founded in 2014 and known for work on...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the largest suicide prevention organization in the United States, applauds the North Carolina legislature and Governor Cooper for passing and signing Senate Bill 476 into law. This landmark...

The American Coalition for Taxpayer Rights (ACTR) praised the IRS in a letter today as newly released data shows that the public-private partnership among federal and state tax agencies and private-sector partners has scored major successes in...

The United Steelworkers (USW) union said today that it supported the Michigan Legislative Labor Caucus plan for safely reopening the state's economy, called the "Workers First Reopening Plan," as the state continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic....

Georgia Power, along with a coalition of leading Georgia businesses, have signed a letter asking the Georgia General Assembly to support, approve and sign into law a comprehensive, specific and clear bill against hate crimes....

Consumer Watchdog warned today that homeowners could pay billions more for their home insurance under a sneak insurance industry legislative attack on California's effective rate regulation under the cover of the corona virus and police abuse crises....

Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched a new initiative to produce, advance and enact meaningful reforms to address police violence and patterns of racial discrimination. The Police Reform and Racial Justice Working Group will...

On behalf of their 200+ members, the Texas Hemp Industries Association (TXHIA) submits comments challenging the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and consider changing proposed rules prohibiting the retail sale of consumable hemp for...

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement today following the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: "We want to thank President Trump for his...

Appearing on The Shade Room, former Vice President Biden said, "Here's what I think we need. The bottom line is: Until there is genuine economic justice ? access to wealth ? it's not going to fundamentally change police practices."...

Today, Aledade sent a letter on behalf of 20 major national organizations and primary care practices across the country calling on congressional leadership to fully fund dedicated, streamlined financial support for primary care. The co-signers ask...

To help more American families access affordable technology they need for distance learning, the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER) today called for amendment of an outdated executive order that prevents distribution of surplus...

Standing at the "crossroads of the world" in New York City's iconic Times Square, in front of more than 15,000 protestors still grieving the death of George Floyd, the co-founders of Black Lives Matter Greater New York (BLMNY) offered a Blueprint for...

Oakland City Councilmembers, small business owners, Labor and community groups announce plan to support small business and create vibrant communities by modernizing business tax. Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas said about the effort, "The...

Today, the Government of Alberta tabled legislation that would remove the requirement for AIC member Appraisers to be licensed under the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA). AIC-member Appraisers will continue to remain as members in good standing...

Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear issued the following statement after Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio released the House committee's draft surface transportation reauthorization...

The Teamsters are lauding the release of a new House transportation measure today, saying the bill is a win for workers and will enhance roadway safety. It will not only make nearly $500 billion available for road, transit and rail needs, but will...

The "Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act," the federal transportation reauthorization bill released today by the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, delivers...