Community health centers are key to delivering care in underserved communities around the country, but their services could be disrupted or scaled back after governments did not renew their funding.| KFF Health News
The federal government shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to pass funding for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), starting Oct. 1 at midnight. The House-passed continuing resolution funding the government until Nov. 21 was voted down in the Senate, 55-45. A continuing resolution would have steadied federal funding at current levels to keep the government [...] Read More... The post Fight Over Expiration of PPACA-Enhanced Premiums, Medicaid Cuts Key Factors in Government Shutdown appeared first...| ACA Today
With one week left, we're waiting for word on five pieces of legislation The post Legislative Update: The Final Countdown appeared first on Streetsblog California.| Streetsblog California
Bryan Haynes, head of Troutman Pepper Locke’s Tobacco + Nicotine practice, was quoted in the September 24, 2025 Bloomberg Law article, “Tobacco Industry Fights Biden’s Proposed Cigarette Nicotine Cut.” “Technical achievability is something that FDA is required by law to consider when it implements a tobacco product standard, and it’s not clear to me that... Continue Reading| Tobacco Law Blog
The Dutch government has announced that the target date for introducing domestic legislation to implement the Pay Transparency Directive is now 1 January 2027, instead of 7 June 2026 as required under the Directive. The Netherlands was one of the first member states to publish draft implementing legislation – see our previous blog here. It...... Continue Reading| Employment Law Worldview
This is, as they say, why we can’t have nice things. This week Senator Ron Wyden — one of the few U.S. Senators who takes public and consumer privacy seriously — attempted to pass two bills that would have expanded privacy laws that currently only apply to government employees. S.2850, or Protecting Americans from Doxing […]| Techdirt
The FPR is designed to provide Canadians with accurate and reliable data to identify opportunities for reducing plastic waste and pollution. The post Ready for Canada’s new Plastics Registry reporting due September 29? appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The Ontario government is looking for feedback on its proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA) and the Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 391/21), which aim to reduce costs for producers as they take on more responsibility for recycling products. Ontario’s plan to make producers, including brand holders, importers, and […] The post Ontario floats recycling amendments to cut producer costs, gather more data as system transitions appeared first on Enviro...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Virginia hosts one of two high profile elections this year attracting national attention, alongside the race for governor of New Jersey. Voters in Virginia will decide three powerful statewide leaders – Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General. LGBTQ topics and people are once again part of the campaign conversation. LGBTQ people make up nearly 4% [...] The post Election 2025: Virginia Gubernatorial, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General Candidates on the Record on LGBTQ Issues fi...| GLAAD
Reshaping the Future Generations Act Background On 31 March 2025, the Equality and Social Justice Committee of the Senedd agreed to undertake scrutiny of the Well-being of Future Generations Act (WFGA). Our consultation response (below) was submitted to the Committee on 24 June. Reframing the future The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 was […]| The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Energy storage escaped much of the pain inflicted on solar in recent legislative changes in the US, but foreign entity restrictions may create some supply chain challenges, writes April Bonner.| Energy-Storage.News
The Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023 was introduced Thursday. Its largest objective is to prevent further cuts to home health payments in 2024| Home Health Care News
Sen. Marsha Blackburn did not provide a timeline for any formal rollout by the administration, and also pointed to her proposed bill with Michigan Sen. Gary Peters. The post GOP senator confirms pending White House quantum push, touts legislative alternatives appeared first on CyberScoop.| CyberScoop
Our grassroots campaign to send 100,000 letters to Congress is well underway, and momentum is building. We’re making it clear that farmers, small businesses, and the general public do not ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Senator Rand Paul has warned that hemp could be banned in a matter of weeks. This is not a drill. Powerful members of Congress are pushing language that would federally ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Senator Rand Paul has warned that hemp could be banned in a matter of weeks. This is not a drill. Powerful members of Congress are pushing language that wou ...| hempsupporter.com
The government shut down Tuesday night, making the home-based care industry’s concerns a reality. The shutdown pushes the home health industry over a telehealth cliff, limiting its potential patient pool and adding administrative burden, and puts the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) program on ice, which allowed hospitals to qualify for Medicare waivers to […] The post Government Shutdown Halts Telehealth Flexibilities, Hospital-at-Home Waiver, Threatening Home Health Industry appeared...| Home Health Care News
Enhabit (NYSE: EHAB) is piloting new technology that the company’s leaders hope will help the company navigate the proposed home health Medicare payment cut. While preparing for a potential 6.4% rate cut, Enhabit has identified potential upside if the final rule resembles the proposed rule, according to company leaders at the Jefferies Healthcare Services Conference […] The post Enhabit Forecasts Growth Opportunities If Medicare Home Health Payment Rule Goes Through As Proposed appeared f...| Home Health Care News
The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA) requires AI companies to implement and disclose publicly safety protocols to prevent their most advanced models from being used to cause major harm. The post California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating AI Safety Measures appeared first on SecurityWeek.| SecurityWeek
CFC Continues Record of Leadership; Now Governor Must Act Donate to CFC For Immediate Release || Thursday, September 18, 2026 Sacramento, CA — The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) supported,…| Consumer Federation of California
By: Carter Smith As cell phone use has increased among students, public school districts across the country have increased prohibitions against student cell phone use during school hours.[1] This movement toward banning student cellphone use in school reflects broad public concerns about the quality of student learning, as well as the prevalence of cyberbullying and […] The post HB 959: North Carolina Joins Growing List of States Prohibiting Student Cellphone Use appeared first on Wake Fore...| Wake Forest Law Review
The California Apartment Association helped simplify a proposal that would require landlords to post “know your rights” information at their rental properties. The post CAA advocacy streamlines posting proposal in L.A. appeared first on California Apartment Association.| California Apartment Association
Through sustained advocacy at the Capitol, the California Apartment Association this year blocked or significantly amended dozens of bills that would have imposed costly mandates, undermined property rights, and created… The post Capitol Report 2025: CAA advocacy reshapes rental housing legislation appeared first on California Apartment Association.| California Apartment Association
The legislation includes bans on machine-gun converters, as well as strengthening background checks and establishing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs).| CeaseFirePA
What the failures of consumer-protection legisaltion teach us about the Rule of Law| Double Aspect
The Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC) educates and advocates for peace, challenges unjust local, national and global systems, and promotes the creation of a nonviolent society. Based in Cincinnati Ohio.| Ignite Peace
In her latest column installment, Levine calls for better gun legislation in the wake of recent gun violence in America, particularly against conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The post Levine | Better gun legislation starts with empathy appeared first on The Stanford Daily.| The Stanford Daily
Lawmakers propose offering coupons to military service members to help them eat healthier.| Coupons in the News
In what we view as a game-changing submission, on September 3, Lawyers for Civil Justice filed a 20-page analysis of no fewer than nine third-party litigation funding (“TPLF”) contracts that, one way or another, have become public. This analysis rips away the veil of secrecy that has surrounded TPLF, analyzes why and how specific TPLF... Continue Reading| Drug & Device Law
School library advocates often default to a single message: “This will help kids.” For many audiences, that’s powerful. But not everyone listens through the same lens. What resonates with one policymaker may leave another unmoved. In advocacy, message discipline is not about repeating the same words everywhere. It’s about adapting the message to the audience […]| Politics in Practice
When a bill is considered, the testimony and messaging surrounding it can influence whether it progresses or stalls. School librarians often rely on one approach to advocacy: sharing heartfelt stories about how libraries benefit children. While these stories are impactful, they are not the only way to convey their message. In reality, there are at […]| Politics in Practice
For years, I have maintained that “banks get it all in the end”. I referred to the power that banks have at every level of government which could have killed crypto if Democrats won the 2024 election. But we may have escaped that fate, thank God. There’s a showdown on Capitol Hill that may determine […] The post Opposing CLARITY: Banks Last Stand? appeared first on National File.| National File
SILVER SPRING, Md.—At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear… The post Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing appe...| Security Industry Association
It’s remarkable that with everything else that’s raging, climate and energy bills still managed to dominate the legislative session that just wrapped in Sacramento. After all, the reason lawmakers were still at work this past Saturday — the day after the legislative session was supposed to end — was that negotiations on climate bills pushed … Continue reading "California Takes a Stab at Climate and Energy Costs"| Legal Planet
Scott Wiener has spent eight years representing San Francisco in the state Senate, and it seems he’s spent every minute trying to make it easier to build housing — especially in his hometown. His latest legislative victory, SB 79, loosens residential height limits near major transit lines, an attempt to create denser neighborhoods where residents […] The post A ‘Hard-Won Victory’ for More Housing Near Transit. Will SF See Shovels Hit the Dirt? appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
By Derrell Frazier, Senior Advocacy and Campaigns Strategist – New York On August 1, New York became the sixth state in the country to make all phone calls free within ...| Fines and Fees Justice Center
Republicans 50 and up watched President Ronald Reagan and Speaker Newt Gingrich deliver national leadership. Today, Republicans of all ages watch “their” House and Senate and see nothing of the kind… A Republican-run legislative branch isn’t supposed to enable Iran Bailouts, rising deficits, the importation of saboteurs, the destruction of private health insurance, wars on entire industries, and IRS corruption. Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
Texas is accepting applications for dispensary organizations as it expands its low-THC Compassionate Use Program under a new law, while a third legislative effort to ban hemp-derived THC failed to move forward.| CRB Monitor News
Texas will become the strongest state in America to crack down on mail-order abortion pills. Senators cast their final vote Wednesday in favor of a landmark ...| texasrighttolife.com
Our 10th anniversary crowdfunder launches today. Please support us to continue our work to safeguard and protect children from trans ideology| Transgender Trend
Discover the latest insurance requirements for Arkansas and Iowa home inspectors, plus risk management tips to protect your business and stay compliant with ASHI standards.| American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.
The post Sex Trafficking Won’t End Until We Hold Buyers Accountable appeared first on Exodus Cry.| Exodus Cry
The post Pornhub Parent Co. Faces $5M Fine in FTC Settlement appeared first on Exodus Cry.| Exodus Cry
The Italian-flagged ferry MOBY DREA, which left Genoa in July after its owner assured Italian authorities it would be refurbished in Croatia and returned to service, is now... Read More The post Press Release – From refurbishment promise to scrapping threat: the Moby Drea controversy appeared first on NGO Shipbreaking Platform.| NGO Shipbreaking Platform
The required schemas go into effect on 7/1/2024.| Turquoise Health Blog
By Shane McClelland, VP Strategy and Business Development, Head of Emerging RAN Solutions, Ericsson Note: This blog was produced under WIA’s Innovation and Technology Council (ITC). The ITC is the forum| Wireless Infrastructure Association
Another major international law firm has reached a deal with President Donald Trump to dedicate at least $100 million in free legal services to causes such as supporting veterans and combating antisemitism.| AP News
A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress.| AP News
House Republicans have revealed the sweeping tax provisions for President Donald Trump’s big bill. It tallies at $4.9 trillion in costs so far, partly paid for with reductions to Medicaid, food stamps and green energy programs used by millions of Americans.| AP News
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
Defend Our Health hosted a visit from a delegation of Massachusetts legislators, department staff, as well as environmental and farm advocates on Tuesday, August 12th, for a day-long event. The event strengthened regional working relationships, garnered significant media interest, and laid the groundwork for Defend to support a bill introduced by Massachusetts Senator Jo Comerford… Read more »| Defend Our Health
Much of school library advocacy is built on stories. We share anecdotes about the child who discovered themselves in a book, the family who found a welcoming space, and the teacher who relied on the library for instructional support. These stories are crucial; they form the heart of our profession and inspire many of us […]| Politics in Practice
AARP Minnesota advocates at the state, federal, and local levels to improve consumer protections and enforce laws. If you've been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone.| Minnesota
I was born in 1967 in Chalmette, Louisiana (St. Bernard Parish), a suburb of New Orleans so close to the city that is is the actual site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans. I did not know that my father moved to Chalmette in the mid-1950s as part of the “white flight” from New […]| deutsch29: Mercedes Schneider's Blog
Voters in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington will choose a replacement Tuesday for the late Democratic Rep.| AP News
Assessing the compliance of Steer-by-Wire systems for Individual Vehicle Approval Approval of vehicles through Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) is regulated by the Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020 No. 818). As detailed in this legislation, steering systems are required to provide evidence of compliance to Directive 70/311/EEC (as last amended by Directive 1999/7/EC).... The post Assessing the compliance of Steer-by-Wire systems for Individual Vehicle Approval appeared fi...| Vehicle Certification Agency
We recently wrote about a federal case here and here involving key issues related to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF)| Tobacco Law Blog
Boy Scout Troop 1571 touring the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) in 2018, docked at Naval Base Kitsap–Bremerton, Washington State. Photo courtesy of the author.| Journal of Political Risk
Cancer patients across the state of Texas have just gained important protections to help safeguard their ability to become parents after cancer treatment. Led by bill authors Representative Angie Chen Button and Senator Tan Parker, HB 1649 passed the Texas House and Senate by wide margins, and Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law...Details| Alliance for Fertility Preservation
The Alliance for Fertility Preservation Supports reversing the gestational surrogacy ban in New York. We want to alert you to an important advocacy event around family building. We hope you’ll either join us, help spread the word or send letters of support to your lawmakers. The New York Child-Parent Security Act In addition, AFP will...Details| Alliance for Fertility Preservation
The Alliance for Fertility Preservation Supports the Colorado Building Families Act We want to alert you to an important advocacy event around family building. We hope you’ll either join us, help spread the word or send letters of support to your lawmakers and representatives. The Colorado Building Families Act On Thursday, February 6th, AFP will...Details| Alliance for Fertility Preservation
The post I Was a Sex Buyer. Here’s Why We Must End the Demand appeared first on Exodus Cry.| Exodus Cry
U.S. v. Skrmetti is the lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s gender affirming youth care ban. It was argued in front of the Supreme Court in December, 2024, and we expect a ruling sometime in June, 2025. Soon. This could have a huge impact on youth care in the United States. The Supreme Court’s yearly calendar ends at […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
One evidence review of the literature on gender affirming care for youth. Two evidence reviews on gender affirming care for youth. Three evidence reviews on gender affirming care for youth! (Well, “evidence review” might be stretching it for two of these three.) So many reviews! First we had the Cass Report out of the UK, […]| QueerDoc • Trans Online Doctors Office
As of Jan 1, 2026, WA State will require insurance reimbursement for 12-month prescriptions for gender affirming medications.| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
Another city seeks to require paper versions of all digital grocery discounts.| Coupons in the News
Cat Packer’s journey from Ohio law student to leading Los Angeles’s cannabis regulation shows the power of equity-focused reform in shaping the future of legalization.| Cannabis & Tech Today
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis.| Cannabis & Tech Today
The fight between hemp and cannabis is escalating. Ellen Marion calls for science-based regulation, education, and unity to protect access and industry growth.| Cannabis & Tech Today
With a new DEA Administrator on the horizon, cannabis rescheduling hangs in the balance. Will enforcement priorities shift away from prohibition and toward organized crime?| Cannabis & Tech Today
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may […]| Cannabis & Tech Today
Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may […]| Cannabis & Tech Today
A new bill could end federal restrictions on cannabis research. The EBDPA lets science—not politics—guide policy on cannabis.| Cannabis & Tech Today
Take the next steps to stop a tax increase this year in California.| CaNorml.org
An SPL supporter asked why we oppose criminalizing women who get abortions. We emailed for a few days. Here's a summary of my responses.| Secular Pro-Life
Shield laws allow abortion providers to give abortion pills to women in pro-life states, bringing patient safety - legality - into question.| Secular Pro-Life
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable is proud to announce the launch of our Farmer Advisory Council. This initiative is designed to elevate the voices of hemp farmers nationwide, ensuring their experiences ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Thanks to the extraordinary support of Senator Rand Paul, a deal has been reached to remove the hemp-killing language in the Senate Appropriations bill that was authored by Rep. Andy ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Only 25 of 95 stories about proposed legislation or other official actions targeting transgender people included a quote from a transgender person; only 9 of the 95 included professionals with experience on the topic.| GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.
The NGO Shipbreaking Platform celebrates British Columbia’s decision to cancel the Crown land lease held by Deep Water Recovery Ltd. (DWR) in Union Bay, effectively halting... Read More The post Press Release – Province shuts down hazardous shipbreaking at Union Bay appeared first on NGO Shipbreaking Platform.| NGO Shipbreaking Platform
The state’s largest gas utilities are trying to delay priority zones for decarbonization and to block public access to important data.| Legal Planet
A DCR spokesperson said that the parkways, several of which were originally designed by the Olmsted brothers to be scenic links in a regional parks system, "no longer served a park purpose."| mass.streetsblog.org
The recent enactment of H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), should be a significant boost for the communications industry. Along with reinstating FCC spectrum| Wireless Infrastructure Association
The Defense Production Act (DPA) has long been viewed as the primary federal mechanism for managing and supporting defense production. Since it was| Inside Government Contracts
Learn why website accessibility is so important for online businesses and why you need to adapt your site to make it user-friendly for all.| Artemis Marketing
Gratitude and a bit of gloating, at a community meeting about a first-in-the-nation digital deal ordinance.| Coupons in the News
Slave-Free Alliance is calling for the UK Government to consider the human impacts of introducing new legislation to tackle forced labour in supply chains. Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) concluded in its latest report (published yesterday) that the UK is falling behind other international markets, such as the U.S. and the E.U., in| Slave-Free Alliance
Late last month, Puerto Rico’s Senate voted to advance a bill that would ban health care for trans youth under the age of 21 on the island and punish parents or doctors who help youth receive this care with fines, jail time, and/or the revocation of their medical license. Prior to the bill’s passage, parents [...] The post Anti-Transgender Bill Advances in Puerto Rico, Seeking to Ban Lifesaving Care for Youth and Punish Parents and Doctors first appeared on GLAAD.| GLAAD
In R (Local Faith Ltd) v Registrar General for England & Wales [2025] EWHC 1795 (Admin), the applicant sought leave to judicially review of decision not to register a property in Basildon as a religious building under the Places of Worship Registration Act 1855 [1]. The property was owned by Basildon Estates Ltd, which leased it to another company, Room for Faith Ltd, which in turn sublet it to Local Faith Ltd [2].| Law & Religion UK
August Recess Provides Opportunity for DCs to Meet, Talk to Representatives on H.R. 539, Senators on S. 106 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will start their summer break early, July 25, and the Senate is slated to head home to their states starting Aug. 2. The start of the traditional summer recess comes [...]Read More...| ACA Today
The NSW government is set to introduce new laws to crackdown on the sale of illicit tobacco and illegal vaping goods across the state.| RW
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans recovering from a natural disaster will receive new tax relief under bipartisan Ways and Means Committee legislation signed into law by President Trump. The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act, H.R. 517, removes the immediate burdens and hassle of filing taxes after a natural disaster by allowing the Treasury Department to postpone filing deadlines for Americans living in a state-declared disaster area that has not yet received a federal disaster designati...| Ways and Means
Plaintiffs are asking the court to view abortion consent forms as instruments of state-sanctioned parental termination.| Secular Pro-Life
Risk/Screening Tables Our new and very popular High/Increased Risk, Dense Breast Screening Guidelines content has been updated to reflect the latest guidelines from the National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) for women with dense breasts and no other risk factors (see Table 2 on the page). Risk Model Table with Links The helpful Risk Models table (with live […] The post Updates to Dense Breast Screening Guidelines and Risk Model Table appeared first on DenseBreast-info, Inc..| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
UK News The Daily Mail newspaper ran a comprehensive piece about the need for breast density “inform” in the UK, “Patients have a right to know. Too many have died” (subscription required). Two DBI team members were interviewed for their insights and input: Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Wendie Berg, “Just knowing is pertinent to taking care of yourself… […]| DenseBreast-info, Inc.
While the home health industry has been laser-focused on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) CY 2026 home health proposed rule rate cuts| Home Health Care News
Congress is moving quickly to redefine hemp in such a way that nearly all consumableproducts will be banned. Senators are expected to vote THIS week on the appropriations package that ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Maine In Maine, lawmakers have advanced LD 1920, an emergency bill that would prohibit the sale of potentially intoxicating hemp products to individuals under the age of 21. The bill ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Today, at the instigation of Senator Mitch McConnell, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed language very similar to the hemp ban inserted by Congressm ...| hempsupporter.com
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act addresses the nation's challenges head-on, delivering real relief to Texas families.| Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress...