News by subject: LEG

Elizabeth Ross Hadley, a shareholder in the Austin office and Government Law & Policy Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, advised in the development of a Texas bill authored by Rep. Senfronia Thompson that would create a path to...

ADOPT (Adopt a Decrease in Oppressive Property Taxes), a newly-formed statewide coalition, announced today that it will partner with Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana in an effort to grow the state's economy and reduce high property tax. Together they...

The Actors' Tax Guide for Filing Season 2020 has been published by the Enrolled Agents and accountants Bambridge Accountants New York. Explanation of types of income for actors - employed vs self-employed income Expenses and deductions that you can...

Laborers Local #89 is the latest supporter of Measure B ? the Better Choice Measure ? on the ballot March 3rd. The Laborers union endorsed Yes on B because of Measure B's commitment to providing affordably-priced homes and thousands of good jobs for...

The electric grid resilience organization Protect Our Power welcomed the planned introduction in Congress of energy legislation that includes provisions to better protect the U.S. electric grid against physical and cyber threats....

In response to today's FCC decision on reallocating C-Band spectrum, ABS Global Chairman and CEO Jim Frownfelter said: "This Order is fatally flawed by its misinterpretations of the Communications Act, and by its numerous arbitrary and capricious...

In the news release, NKF Applauds Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage Legislation Introduced in the U.S. Senate, issued 27-Feb-2020 by National Kidney Foundation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the incorrect release was originally...

Today, National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer issued the following statement on the importance of reauthorizing the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program before it expires on April 18,...

"The National Kidney Foundation applauds Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for introducing legislation today in the U.S. Senate to extend Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients. This...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in California.  On Wednesday, March 4, advocates from the California Chapters of the...

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is seeking comment on proposed harmonized rules for start-up securities crowdfunding. Proposed National Instrument 45-110 Start-up Crowdfunding Registration and Prospectus Exemptions would replace and...

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins will be attending the Supreme Court oral arguments for June Medical Services v. Russo, a case about whether abortionists in Louisiana must have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. During his time...

Twenty-six wounded warriors served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) met with members of Congress and their staffs to advocate for themselves and other veterans as part of WWP's Project Advocacy, which connects warriors with their elected officials...

NETWORK hosted a gathering at the National Press Club to release their new report, Raising Rural Voices: Listening to the Hopes and Hardships of Rural Communities. Moderated by Lawrence O'Donnell, Sister Simone, four rural participants, and audience...

Though online dating is meant to be a blessing for the modern world, sadly also remains a minefield of sexual harassment, the most common of which is unsolicited nude pictures from men to women. In the latest effort to tackle this issue, KinkD, a...

Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Bryan K. Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI), on today's shooting in Milwaukee: "Today we add Milwaukee to the long and rapidly growing list of America's...

The Help Minnesota Smile Coalition ? a partnership between the Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) and Dental Access Partners (Apple Tree Dental, Community Dental Care, and Hennepin Healthcare) ? is advocating for a full restoration of essential adult...

Vista Outdoor Inc. ("Vista Outdoor") ,  a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, announced today that the company, along with its leading brands, joined a diverse group of outdoor...

IHRC, Inc. senior scientific advisor Dr. Stephen A. Morse uses his expertise in microbiology and public health to further the development of the field of microbial forensics, a valuable asset in the fight against bioterrorism as well as for tracing...

A U.S. map dotted with factory icons, unveiled online today, invites the public to see if the air they breathe contains toxic emissions from any of 100 "super polluters" in 28 states ? facilities with thousands of children living near them....

Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) Locals from throughout Northeastern Alberta are rallying against efforts being made by some individuals to create self-styled 'Métis Community Associations.' Within Region 1 (Northeastern...

CompTIA, the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for information technology (IT) professionals around the world, said today its CompTIA Cloud+ certification has been approved by the U.S. Department of Defense for inclusion in its...

Today, the U.S. Senate rejected the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, despite the best efforts of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other pro-life leaders.  On the same day the Senate...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eighth leading cause of death in Florida.  On Thursday, February 27, advocates from the Florida Chapters of the...

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) released today new research which shows the significant financial costs facing consumers treated for five serious conditions while enrolled in short-term health plans: lymphoma, heart attack, lung cancer,...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) finds the proposed amendments to the legislation on medical assistance in dying a prudent step forward in response to the Truchon-Gladu decision. We support efforts to continue to provide greater clarity for...

EDMONTON, Feb. 24, 2020 Today, on the day the Court of Appeal of Alberta ruled on the constitutionality of Canada's Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson issued the...

Medical assistance in dying (MAID) is a complex and deeply personal issue. Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough,...

Robert W. Goodlatte, who represented Virginia's 6th Congressional District for 13 terms and served as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is available this week to discuss FISA reform and Section 215. Mr. Goodlatte now serves as Senior Policy...

Illinois Lawmakers announce a new law that will help thousands of cancer patients in the state. SB1711, the Clinical Trial Participation Act gives all Illinois cancer patients new hope by providing access to potentially life-saving breakthrough...

On Feb. 26, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington will testify before a joint session of the Senate and House committees on Veterans Affairs and discuss WWP's legislative and policy objectives for 2020....

Ohio hemp producers will soon be required to secure a surety bond to continue operating in the state. The bond guarantees that hemp producers will be able to act in accordance with all Ohio laws governing hemp production, cultivation, and testing....

Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) is urging Ontario's MPPs to reject Bill 168, the...

Eighteen chambers of commerce and leading business organizations countywide have endorsed Yes on B ? the Better Choice Measure ? for its impact on the San Diego region's housing crisis and for providing affordably-priced homes attainable for the San...

The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) and San Diego MLS hosted back-to-back candidate debates on Friday, February 14, for California's 50th Congressional District and City of San Diego Mayor. Matthew T. Hall, editorial and opinion...

Today, California Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) was joined by several community organizations and social justice advocates at Centro CHA in Long Beach as she announced the introduction of Senate Bill (SB) 1241, the Talent Equity for...

Yes on B, the Better Choice Measure, is proud of its commitment to fire prevention and public safety. Measure B is committed to utilizing the most appropriate materials and responsible construction measures to ensure the...

Join the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) for its 2020 Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. on March 4. This can't-miss gathering of industry leaders and policymakers will be the event of the year for discussions on energy and tax policy,...

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer today endorsed Yes on B ? the Better Choice Measure, continuing his broader effort to alleviate San Diego's housing crisis by creating more attainably priced homes for local working families....

In collaboration with English-speaking Community partner organizations, the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) will challenge the constitutionality of Bill 40 which abolishes school boards and creates school service centres, before the...

The securities regulatory authorities of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Québec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon (the Participating...

The securities regulatory authorities of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Québec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon (the Participating...

Candidates for elected office up and down the 2020 ballot must talk about how they will solve the housing affordability challenges in their communities and our nation. That's the message Habitat for Humanity is taking forward as it expands its Cost...

Note: All times local   Ottawa, Ontario 11:30 a.m. The Deputy Prime Minister will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade regarding Bill C-4, An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of...

South Carolina lags far behind other states to strengthen gun safety laws, almost five years after the Charleston Emanuel AME mass shooting and two years since the Parkland, FL school massacre. Despite these statistics, the SC legislature is...

The Mental Health of millions of people begins with small acts...Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature have resolved to Proclaim February 13, 2020 the First "Self-Love Day" in the State of New York. SELF-LOVE DAY Founder Danni...

Following comprehensive review of the available evidence, the Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) released a report today cautioning that evolving assisted dying policies must not put the lives of Canadians who live with...

Will Canada import California's job-killing experiment and risk putting freelance work out of the reach of Canadians who need it? An MEI publication launched today shows that forcing companies to consider freelance workers as employees could reduce...

Various religious leaders who support Maryland's medical aid-in-dying bill spoke passionately at a Compassion & Choices news conference today about how their faith informs their thinking on this peaceful dying option to end unbearable suffering,...

Late last week, the California Attorney General's office published modified proposed regulations to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) that may have significant impacts on businesses that are subject to the CCPA. The proposed modifications...