News by subject: LEG

To the detriment of the Florida's hemp industry and consumers, recently proposed legislation has introduced industry killing and unnecessary regulations on low-THC hemp products, prompting concerns over economic repercussions and regulatory...

New polling from Rasmussen Reports and NumbersUSA reveals that West Virginians overwhelmingly support a bipartisan bill -- which already passed the House of Delegates and is under consideration in the Senate -- that'd require most employers to use...

Teamsters, firefighters, police officers, other union members and elected officials gathered today at the Kentucky Capitol in Frankfort to demand that senators vote no on House Bill 7, unpopular legislation that would legalize driverless trucks in...

Californians for Financial Education, the campaign to pass a 2024 ballot measure to guarantee a standalone, semester-long personal finance course to every California high school student, today applauded the introduction of Assembly Bill  2927, a...

Today, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) Ambassador Paula Scanlan testified in support of Alabama House Bill 111, which, if passed, would codify definitions of common sex-based words such as 'woman,' 'man,' 'male,' and 'female.' The legislation,...

While it has long been known that oil drilling can cause cancer, respiratory illnesses and birth defects, holding oil drillers liable for the illnesses caused by their drilling in safety zones (established as 3,200 feet within areas where people...

The News/Media Alliance applauds Illinois Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) for recently introducing the Journalism Preservation Act (SB 3591) in the Illinois Senate, which would require Big Tech platforms such as Meta and Google to pay news...

High Point Aerotechnologies ("High Point"), a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, today announced the acquisition of Portland, Oregon-based Flex Force Enterprises ("Flex Force"). Flex Force is a pioneer in drone defeat and countermeasure...

Teamsters Local 104, which represents 1,400 transportation workers across all industries, is applauding the passage of Arizona House Bill 2742 out of the State House Judiciary Committee. The bill aims to protect transit, airline, and rail workers by...

Thanks to the dogged advocacy of Washington Teamsters, three pivotal bills aimed at safeguarding workers' rights, enhancing safety measures, and addressing critical issues impacting the labor movement are making their way through the state...

In late January, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $171 million investment, funding 49 projects across 21 states to help cut industrial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Electrified Thermal Solutions (ETS), along with industrial...

Iowa Teamsters are calling for the state legislature to pass Senate File 2218, requiring a human operator in all commercial autonomous vehicles (AVs)....

Hailing from the fields of medicine, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, finance, space exploration, economic policy, environmental protection, urban planning, philanthropy, academia and the arts, this year's Global Fellows join a vibrant...

Teamsters, California lawmakers, and labor allies gathered at the statehouse in Sacramento yesterday to announce the reintroduction of legislation requiring a trained human operator behind the wheel of self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000...

To protect public safety and good jobs, the Teamsters and California lawmakers will announce the reintroduction of the autonomous vehicle (AV) human operator bill at a rally on Monday, February 12, at 2pm PT. AB 2286, formerly Assembly Bill 316,...

To protect public safety and good jobs, the Teamsters and California lawmakers will announce the reintroduction of the autonomous vehicle (AV) human operator bill at a rally on Monday, February 12, at 2pm PT. AB 2286, formerly Assembly Bill 316,...

Today, Power to the Patients announced a new public service announcement (PSA) set to air in Washington, D.C. featuring 2024 Grammy-winning Best Country Album Artist Lainey Wilson, 2024 two-time Grammy-nominated break-out country music star Jelly...

Jenner & Block published its annual Anti-Corruption Enforcement Year in Review, a comprehensive analysis of significant developments in anti-corruption laws and practices worldwide. The content provides a deep dive into 2023 trends in the US, UK, and...

USC, together with Leonard and his late wife Pamela Schaeffer, is launching a new institute to be anchored in Los Angeles and in the university's new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C. The mission of the Leonard D. Schaeffer Institute for Public...

The Teamsters Union commends the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for passing a landmark resolution in favor of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation that allows California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs). SB 915 has...

Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley in response to today's markup of S. 1939, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023," by the Senate Commerce Committee....

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Research Institute announced that it will lend its actuarial expertise, joining more than 200 of the nation's leading artificial intelligence (AI) stakeholders to participate in a Department of Commerce initiative to...

Fusion Health, a leading provider of electronic health record (EHR) and pharmacy management solutions for the public safety and behavioral health markets, executed new contracts in 2023 with a multitude of high-profile federal, state, and county...

The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 7, in response to news that Uber plans to spend $30 million in 2024 to influence lawmakers and legislation in...

Yesterday, the Teamsters were joined by their allies at the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, La Colmena, the National Employment Law Project, the Retail Wholesale Department Store Union (RWDSU), and WE ACT for Environmental...

The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Private Practice, and the American Occupational Therapy Association applaud new legislation that would lower administrative costs for therapy providers to help mitigate continued payment cuts....

Born Free USA, a leading wildlife nonprofit, applauds the introduction of Mink Facility Disease Prevention Act (S.B. 3262) in the Illinois State Senate. Sponsored by State Senate Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes, this bill would ban mink fur...

On Thursday February 8th the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its FAA Reauthorization bill, which was originally scheduled to be marked up in June 2023. The House of Representatives passed its Reauthorization bill on a bipartisan basis in July...

Policy Pathways kick-started 2024 celebrating the life of Virginia's 66th Governor, L. Douglas Wilder, at the National Ovation Gala on January 20th in Washington, DC. Policy Pathways is a partner of the VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and...

The Teamsters applauded the introduction of Arizona House Bill 2682, which would create transparency around dangerous quotas in warehouses and ensure unrealistic work conditions do not interfere with legally protected breaks for workers....

H2O Amphibious Inc Sets the Stage for a Transportation Revolution with the Unveiling of Next-Generation Amphibious Cars in February 2024 Get ready to redefine your concept of transportation as H2O Amphibious Inc prepares to...

Teamsters recently testified in the Indiana General Assembly's Roads and Transportation Committee in favor of House Bill 1022, legislation requiring human operators in driverless trucks. HB 1022 and its companion bill in the upper chamber, Senate...

"The long-awaited 'border security' agreement negotiated by the Senate Working Group would bring neither border security nor relief from the unprecedented wave of illegal immigration that began the day President Biden took office. Rather, the...

Today, Kristi Wells, CEO of the Safe House Project, a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and in support of survivor recovery, officially announced the organization's endorsement of the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act. This...

A national education and awareness campaign called Test Your Biomarkers is launching today ? World Cancer Day ? to educate patients and caregivers about the importance of biomarker testing in treating stomach cancer so patients will advocate for...

On February 6, over 140 veterinary professionals will meet with senators, representatives, and their staffs to discuss the importance of legislation that will help increase the availability of veterinary services in rural areas and protect against...

Dream Exchange is pleased to announce that Charles DeBow, President of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®, has lent his influential support to a letter endorsing the Main Street Growth Act (H.R. 6623). Addressed to key congressional leaders, the...

TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, recently announced the newly appointed Board of Directors for the Cyber Maryland Program ("Program"). The Program was established by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2023 legislative...

Because obesity ? the most prevalent and costly chronic disease in the United States ? remains largely undiagnosed and untreated a decade after the American Medical Association (AMA) classified it as a serious disease requiring comprehensive...

Today, Congress took a crucial step forward in the fight to prevent opioid addiction by introducing the bipartisan Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act. Championed by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks...

Pocketalk, the global leader in translation solutions, is proud to announce the launch of  #AllSpokenHere. This initiative reflects Pocketalk's long-standing commitment to breaking down language barriers and enhancing global communication. By...

The Senegalese Ministry of Health, the Eleanor Crook Foundation (ECF), and Helen Keller Intl have embarked on a new $4 million initiative to significantly reduce child malnutrition in Senegal. The Ministry of Health will lead this multi-stakeholder...

Fill It Up Clean New Jersey, a diverse coalition of business and community stakeholders, is applauding the New Jersey State Senate for introducing legislation that would give The Garden State access to clean transportation fuels and provide immediate...

Municipal governments can help address the shortage of housing in Canada by simplifying their permitting processes, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) in its new report entitled Flushing out the nonsense. The report was...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is responding to a staggering 35% surge in drunk driving over the past decade by launching a National Ambassador Program that will significantly expand its grassroots effort to reach more high-risk audiences and...

Teamsters Local 120 and the South Dakota Peace Officers Association (SDPOA) condemn House Bill 1095, legislation that would allow autonomous vehicles (AVs) to operate on South Dakota roads without a human operator behind the wheel. The bill passed...

A new YouGov poll, commissioned by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), shows that a majority of Americans would hold President Biden responsible for a rise in gasoline prices, if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East were to widen...

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, is committed to making health care more affordable and accessible to all, by passing state and federal legislation in 2024 to remove barriers that prevent people from receiving the...

Helen Callier, president of Bradlink LLC will serve as a panelist during a session at the Texas Department of Transportation Austin District (TxDOT). Bradlink, an industry recognized technical services firm and DBE certified firm, works on transit,...

As the State of Florida defends its sexual offender registration system in two federal court cases challenging the law as unconstitutional, a proposed bill winding its way through the 2024 legislative session could throw Florida's sexual offender...