Republicans say Democrats clearly will be to blame if they don’t vote to keep the government open. The post Chuck Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government..| Florida Politics – Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
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After detaining a 47-year-old woman in East Palo Alto Monday morning, ICE agents took her to Stanford Hospital for medical treatment. The post ICE agents take detainee to Stanford Hospital appeared first on The Stanford Daily.| The Stanford Daily
Very few noncitizens have ever been caught trying to vote in NC. State election board passes on DHS program to weed them out. NC elections board passes on deal to share voter rolls with feds. For now. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Carolina Public Press
Communities hit by natural disasters in NC have counted on FEMA's BRIC grants to rebuild with resiliency. Recent cuts create uncertainty. Cuts to BRIC program leave NC communities in limbo is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. Please consider making a contribution to support our journalism.| Carolina Public Press
By Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports When the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced a 4% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement rates, Robert Vande Merwe’s first reaction was, “This is going to devastate Idaho.” The Aug. 22nd letter from DHW director Juliet Charron cited rising Medicaid costs, and said the reimbursement changes will go into place […]| Idaho Reports
The most dynamic way to influence policy impacting community associations is to show up—CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team is inviting you to do just that at the CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit. Join CAI for the premier advocacy event for the community association industry. The summit is your chance to speak with federal lawmakers on Capitol Hill and staff face to face to help advance CAI’s public policy priorities. This event is being held on Thursday, Nov. 6th in Washington,...| CAI Advocacy Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 CONTACT: Carina Pacheco, naf@berlinrosen.com Statement from Brittany Fonteno, President & CEO of the National Abortion Federation, on Trump administration’s plans to strip abortion access from veterans: Once again, we’re seeing just how far anti-abortion politicians are willing to go to control our bodies and strip us of basic health care. The reported plan…| National Abortion Federation
North Carolina families are anticipating the impact of the harmful Republican federal megabill passed in July that will raise everyday costs and slash support for health care and food assistance — all to hand more tax breaks to the ultrawealthy. Instead of stepping up with a clear plan to protect North Carolina families from these…| NC Budget & Tax Center
Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs) including Grid Enhancing Technologies and High Performance Conductors are commercialized, domestically produced, and ready to serve the American energy system.| WATT Coalition - Working for Advanced Transmission Technologies
On July 31, 2025, hours before his self-imposed deadline, President Trump announced a new set of tariff rates that will take effect Aug. 7. Imports from over 70 countries will face higher tariff rates than the current, universally-imposed 10%, rates the president says were determined by his administration based on the lack of reciprocity in… The post New Tariff Rates Set to Take Effect Aug. 7: What They Mean for Security Companies appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
An audacious effort to destroy climate regulations is likely headed for a showdown at the Supreme Court.| Yale Climate Connections
Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.| Colorado Attorney General
Public TV and radio outlets in NC face layoffs and other emergency measures. Damage to media infrastructure could end some programming.| Carolina Public Press
Food assistance organizations are bracing for spikes in already-record numbers of residents seeking help as new SNAP cuts follow the expiration of the pandemic welfare state.| The Shoestring
According to the White House, the executive order prohibits third-party “pay-for-play” compensation for college athletes.| Texas Scorecard
Advocates say they want to make sure it doesn’t happen again.| www.the74million.org
SIA's Lauren Bresette outlines key provisions and things for security companies to know about the new plan.| Security Industry Association
The stability of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) hangs in the balance as President Donald Trump pushes for privatization or merging it with the U.S. Department| The Chicago Crusader
Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration to stop its unlawful attempt to restrict access to critical health, education, and social service programs.| Colorado Attorney General
SIA’s government relations team highlights the latest policy hot topics and how SIA is engaging federally and at the state level on behalf of our members and the industry. The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations staff and members have been working diligently to continue both our federal and state advocacy. This year, SIA has tracked over 250 bills… The post SIA Government Relations Priorities Update: July 2025 appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted changes regarding the Negative Option Rule, better known as the “click-to-cancel” rule. The Click-to-Cancel rule was intended to require business to make it easier for consumers to cancel undesired subscriptions and memberships, addressing services that either consumers use and then forget to unsubscribe from or those… The post Click-to-Cancel Stopped Less Than a Week Before Effective Date appeared first on Security Industry As...| Security Industry Association
On July 9, 2025, President Trump posted a series of letters sent to countries subject to reciprocal tariff rates that will be imposed on their exports to the United States starting on Aug. 1. This follows his administration’s announcement that they have extended their deadline for countries to make trade deals with the U.S. to… The post Industry Feedback Needed on New Tariff Rates appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
SIA Analysis on Key Industry Priorities Included in H.R. 1 On July 4, 2025, President Trump officially signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The final version adds $5 trillion to the debt ceiling, permanently extends most of the tax rate structure enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and… The post What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for the Security Industry appeared first on Security Industry Association.| Security Industry Association
After a chaotic few months of trade policy from the Trump administration, the security industry is carefully navigating the new international trade regime, while manufacturers and integrators keep a wary eye on potential new actions, including new trade deals, section 232 investigations, court actions and the looming July 9, 2025, suspension date for country-specific tariffs.… The post Navigating the Tariff Landscape: SIA GovSummit Insights and Analysis of Recent Actions appeared first on S...| Security Industry Association
Experts from GSA Schedules Inc. and Commodore Consulting shared the latest on the GSA Federal Acquisition Regulation Multiple Award Schedule program, the impact of tariffs and legislative developments and more at SIA GovSummit. Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA GovSummit 2025 – the nation’s premier government security conference, presented by… The post What’s New in GSA Contracting in 2025: Insights From SIA GovSummit appeared first on Security Industry...| Security Industry Association
It raises red flags.| Yale Climate Connections
Note: Updated on July 2, 2025 to show estimates based on the federal budget bill (HR 1) passed by the US Senate on July 1, 2025. The bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025 with no changes, and so these estimates also apply to the final bill. Congress is rushing to pass a…| NC Budget & Tax Center
On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court made a key decision in Hewitt v. United States. This 5-4 ruling helps make federal sentencing fairer by applying the 2018 First Step...| Varghese Summersett
Congress is proposing a massive expansion of so-called work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid benefits through their federal budget bill. These changes are designed to remove millions of people from critical programs in order to pay for tax cuts for millionaires and corporations. The proposals create arbitrary requirements and burdensome paperwork that are costly for…| NC Budget & Tax Center
The shooter, who owned a security and protection firm, remains on the run and possibly heading to Canada.| Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
"Sell? We're having too much fun." So says Future Tech chief Peter Cappiello, as his private 5G firm claims mad sales growth, and new deals with Ericsson, Dell, and Intel.| RCR Wireless News
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Earlier this year, Idaho Legislators passed a bill to allow| Idaho Reports
The early months of this administration have brought policy shifts, sparking both anticipation and anxiety in federal contracting circles. For contractors, understanding the administration’s mindset and priorities, including DOGE, is critical to positioning themselves for success. At The Chertoff Group, we advise taking a pragmatic view, looking at the potential impacts and how affected stakeholders […] The post Growth Strategies for Government Contractors at 100 Days appeared first on Th...| The Chertoff Group
In "Is There a Private Cause of Action for Violations of § 508 of the Rehabilitation Act?," William Goren discusses a D.C. Circuit appellate decision in a TRE Legal Practice case that went in our client's favor. The decision established that, under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. § 794d, "an employee of the federal government who runs into an issue with the technology being utilized by the federal government being inaccessible to them" can sue.| TRE LEGAL PRACTICE
In a pre-Christmas treat for election nerds, the Australian Electoral Commission is about to publish its estimated seat margins for next year’s Federal election. The 2025 Federal election will be f…| Antony Green's Election Blog
by Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Legislature’s House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced| Idaho Reports
QueerDoc's response to the 1/28/25 executive order banning affirming care for transgender and gender diverse youth at the federal level.| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
Our attempt at gathering and documenting breaking news and alerts for the 2025 legislative session in the states we serve.| QueerDoc • Transgender and Gender Diverse Online Healthcare
Officials are examining the citizenship status of about 585,000 registered Hoosier voters — more than one in 10 residents on the voter rolls.| Indiana Capital Chronicle
The commitment is at the centre of a new, 10-year national strategy released by Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth, designed to coordinate federal and state action to eliminate gender-based violence.| www.abc.net.au
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Thomas Creech’s| Idaho Reports
If you happen to have three hours to kill you might want to stream the first Congressional cannabis hearings of the New Year. There will be a lot of jokes made this year about the “new vision in 2020” but no one will make that joke after seeing these hearings. Hindsight is not 20/20 when| Mary's Medicinals - Science Smart. Plant Wise.
by Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital SunAugust 28, 2024 Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order Wednesday aimed to oppose changes to the Biden administration’s final rule for Title IX. The final rule took effect this month, but Idaho is one of 26 states where state officials sued the Biden administration over the Title IX […]| Idaho Reports
by Melissa Davlin, Idaho Reports Former US Senator Steve Symms passed away on Thursday, according| Idaho Reports
Three long-awaited standards from NIST are aimed at ensuring encrypted information stays encrypted in a future quantum age.| FedScoop
The tech giants’ products will support mission planning in federal intelligence and defense agencies’ classified networks.| FedScoop
Pepe Gª Domínguez, Alejandro Vara y Mario Noya comentan las intenciones del nuevo presidente de la Generalidad de Cataluña.| esRadio
By Ruth Brown, Idaho Reports Five months after the failed execution of Thomas Creech, a| Idaho Reports
"We agree with Alito that the case should have been decided, so of course we’re disappointed," said Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador.| Idaho Reports
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will release draft electoral boundaries for Victoria today, the time set as some time between 12:30 and 2:30. Victoria will be losing a seat in the redistr…| Antony Green's Election Blog
Tasmanian and Australian psephology, opinion poll analysis, election analysis and political commentary by Dr Kevin Bonham.| kevinbonham.blogspot.com