The three post–Civil War constitutional amendments offered the United States a second, more democratic founding. Preserving this framework is essential.| Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
NGO Shipbreaking Platform, in collaboration with Sandbag - Smarter Climate Policy and the University of Tuscia, publishes a thorough report on the role of scrap steel from... Read More The post Press Release – Ship scrap steel can help decarbonise European steelmaking, highlights a new report appeared first on NGO Shipbreaking Platform.| NGO Shipbreaking Platform
With a significant number of ships expected to reach the end of their service life in the coming years, ship recycling presents a strategic opportunity for Europe... Read More| NGO Shipbreaking Platform
ARTICLE Canada’s latest attempt to regulate speech comes in the form of the hotly debated bill, Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act (though it was hardly debated in the House-–MPs rushed over 150 amendments to meet the government imposed deadline). The post Canada’s Plans to Regulate the Internet first appeared on Plebity.| Plebity
A proposed law would ban dynamic grocery pricing - including personalized discounts based on your prior purchases.| Coupons in the News
As policies aimed at erasing rights multiply, LGBT+ people face the compounded effects of discrimination and lack of access to adequate health care.| Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
The Executive Order sets new AI safety and security standards, safeguards privacy, promotes equity, supports consumers and workers, and more.| Help Net Security
Massachusetts is one step closer to establishing licensure standards for home care agencies operating in the state. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts State House of Representatives passed legislation, called An Act to Improve Home Care, that would authorize the Department of Aging & Independence to implement a licensure system for non-medical home care services. Though some […] The post Massachusetts House Of Representatives Passes Home Care Licensure Legislation appeared first on Home Health...| Home Health Care News
A new Trump Administration rule restricts what organizations qualify as engaging in public service. Unless an employee qualifies, its employees won’t benefit from student loan forgiveness programs. That would cut into their workforce. On the face, the standard seems reasonable: organizations must "not engage in activities such that they have a substantial illegal purpose.” But when you dig beneath the surface, the whole rule turns out to be legally dubious and ideological to its core.| Legal Planet
I’ve written recently about the difficult politics of permitting reform at the federal level. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t important work to be done. It does mean that successful proposals will have to be, as I wrote, low salience, thoughtful, and unlikely to provoke polarization. The National Governors’ Association has just come out … Continue reading "A start on feasible permitting reform"| Legal Planet
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There is a new law in the U.K. that makes it a criminal offence for pornography to depict strangulation. This new amendment to the Crime and Policing bill requires tech platforms to prevent users from seeing content involving strangulation or choking. Dani Pinter and Haley McNamara take a closer look at this new legal requirement […] The post Podcast: Explaining the New P*rn Law AND Is Wizz a Tinder App for Kids? appeared first on NCOSE.| NCOSE
The Ohio legislature is reacting quickly to Governor DeWine’s efforts to ban hemp products. While we have been successful thus far in court against his Exec ...| hempsupporter.com
Registration is open for a session to be held at the European Parliament on research and innovation breakthroughs in the field of CRM extraction from geothermal.| Think GeoEnergy - Geothermal Energy News
As hemp and THC laws clash, confusion grows. This article breaks down the legal, cultural, and scientific divide reshaping the cannabis industry.| Cannabis & Tech Today
The following talk was given by Helen Saxby, women’s rights activist and Brighton resident, at the FiLiA conference in Brighton on October 12th 2025. The workshop was entitled Sex and Gender in the Classroom, and also included talks by Brighton resident Rachel Cashman, and our Director Stephanie Davies-Arai. Brighton is another example of a council […]| Transgender Trend
The Government of Iceland has formed an expert working group to craft policy recommendations to maintain the competitiveness of Iceland as a geothermal country. The post Iceland launches policy development initiative to advance geothermal competitiveness first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal News & Insights.| ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal News & Insights
NOTE: The House of Representatives has until early December to appeal the Court of Appeals’ ruling to the state Supreme Court. Alternatively, House Speaker Matt Hall could unilaterally choose to end the legal battle by sending House Bill 6058 to the governor’s desk, as the Michigan Constitution requires. Stay tuned to MEA.org and subscribe to […] The post HB 6058 update: MEA congratulates Michigan Senate on victory in lawsuit against state House appeared first on Michigan Education Asso...| Michigan Education Association
South Korea has announced plans to introduce legislation by 2026 to expand the deployment of agrivoltaics, enabling broader use of solar panels on agricultural land.| pv magazine Australia
Shoppers and lawmakers see what San Diego has done, and want their cities to pass "digital deal" laws too.| Coupons in the News
Chief Judge Evans has issued a General Administrative Order asserting the common law privilege against civil arrests of people attending court in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Court Access, Safety, and Participation Act will codify this statewide. The post Common Law Privilege Barring Civil Arrests at Courthouses Reaffirmed by General Order in Cook County & Steps for Statewide Expansion appeared first on Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts.| Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts
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We’re pleased to share that Judge Carl Aveni has granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking Governor Mike DeWine’s executive order banning the sale of “intoxicating hemp” products in Ohio. ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Yesterday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order banning the sale of “intoxicating hemp” products, effective next Tuesday, October 14th. Today, the Ohio Department of Agriculture issued emergency regulations to implement the order, making clear that DeWine is targeting ...| U.S. Hemp Roundtable
Bipartisan members of Congress are pushing back against efforts to criminalize hemp. Read how lawmakers led by Rep. James Comer and Sen. Ron Wyden are calling for responsible hemp regulation—not prohibition—and how you can help stop the hemp ban.| hempsupporter.com
Two cornerstone authorities for federal contracting quietly expired on September 30, 2025, creating ripple effects that contractors—small and large—cannot afford to overlook. The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (“SBIR/STTR”) programs, commonly known as “America’s Seed Fund” for their role in fueling early-stage innovation, and the Defense Production Act (“DPA”), the backbone of the... Continue Reading…| Inside Government Contracts
Last week, Best Buy Health announced during an earnings call that it was restructuring its health division due to the slow adoption of at-home care. CEO| Home Health Care News
ROTOR Act would expand surveillance standards, limit military exemptions, and tie into broader FAA initiatives under the Cruz ADS-B proposal.| AVweb: Premier Aviation News and Insights for Pilots and Professionals
Continuing its mission to protect consumers, CFC delivers major wins for California families. For immediate release: Monday, October 6, 2025 Sacramento, CA –Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed five bills sponsored or co-sponsored by the Consumer Federation of California (CFC) into law, delivering stronger consumer protections across … Read More ›| Consumer Federation of California
There has been much coverage in the press - almost all of it sensational - in the past few days about the Government's proposals to review and modernise the laws which govern licensing. The laws and rules have not been looked at in any great depth since the Licensing Act of 2003 which at the time was thought rather revolutionary and far-reaching, but is now seen as restrictive and over officious.| Tandleman's Beer Blog
Federal Bill Aims to Increase Awareness of Illegal School Bus Passing School Transportation News News| School Transportation News
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom launches California Women’s Wealth Advisory Council| Governor of California
School librarianship, whether we acknowledge it or not, is a special interest. The right to read is a special interest. This may sound uncomfortable at first. After all, we often think of special interests as lobbyists or industry groups, but advocating for the centrality of libraries in education is similar. We are promoting a specific […]| Politics in Practice
In an era where school safety remains a national priority and topic of discussion, the momentum behind Alyssa’s Law continues to grow. Named in memory of Alyssa Alhadeff, a victim of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in 2018, Alyssa’s Law is a model piece of legislation that requires K–12 schools to install silent panic alarms.… The post Three States Join the Nationwide Push for Alyssa’s Law appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
Recently introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives calls for increasing the frequency of hospice compliance surveys to every two years| Hospice News
An obscure drafting wrinkle in current state law is impeding local governments from springing into action after disasters.| Legal Planet
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
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
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
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
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
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| 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| Home Health Care News
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
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
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
Current version of CLARITY Act has banks panicking over possible existential threat.| 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...| hempsupporter.com
Maine In Maine, lawmakers have advanced LD 1920, an emergency bill that would prohibit the sale of potentially intoxicating hemp products to individuals und ...| hempsupporter.com
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 Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs proudly thanks Attorney General William Tong for his courageous leadership in defending environmental justice, climate investments, and the rights of Connecticut communities. At the Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs (CRCJ), we believe that leadership rooted in justice, accountability, and public good is more critical than ever. That’s…| Connecticut Roundtable on Climate and Jobs
In recent months, Turkey’s ship recycling sector has experienced significant movements. From controversies surrounding the sale of shipbreaking yards to the arrival of a UK Navy vessel,... Read More The post Press Release: Need for reform of ship recycling sector in Turkey has never been more apparent after massive fire and waste dumping scandal revealed appeared first on NGO Shipbreaking Platform.| NGO Shipbreaking Platform
