Tag: #legislation

Ohio Enacts Controversial Higher Education Reform Law

Ohio Governor signs S.B. 1, sparking debate over new higher education reforms including DEI program ban and mandatory civics courses.

#ohio, #highereducation, #reform, #legislation

Ohio Enacts Transformative Higher Education Law Amid Controversy

Ohio's Senate Bill 1 reshapes public colleges, banning DEI programs and faculty strikes, sparking debate on academic freedom.

#ohio, #highereducation, #DEI, #governance, #legislation

U.S. Sees Surge in Child Labor Violations Amid Corporate Accountability Efforts

Child labor violations in the U.S. increase in hazardous industries, prompting legal actions and policy changes to protect minors.

#childlabor, #usnews, #legislation, #corporateaccountability

Surge in U.S. Child Labor Violations Sparks Concern and Legislative Action

U.S. child labor violations rise by 88% since 2019, prompting legal actions and calls for stronger protections.

#childlabor, #dol, #usnews, #legislation, #uspolitics

New York Approves All-Electric Buildings Act to Combat Climate Change

New York mandates electric-only systems in new buildings to cut greenhouse gases, starting December 2025.

#newyork, #electricbuildings, #climatechange, #legislation

D.C. Council Amends Tipped Minimum Wage Law, Sparking Controversy

D.C. Council modifies voter-approved wage law, ignites debate over democracy and industry needs.

#dc, #minimumwage, #legislation, #restaurantindustry, #voterrights

Bitcoin Soars to Record High Amid U.S. Legislative Focus on Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin hits $120,000 as Crypto Week US bills aim for regulatory clarity, drawing investor optimism.

#bitcoin, #cryptocurrency, #legislation, #trump, #investment

California Enacts CEQA Reforms to Expedite Housing Development

California's new CEQA reforms aim to fast-track housing projects by streamlining environmental reviews, addressing the state's housing crisis.

#california, #housing, #legislation, #environmentalreform

White House Pushes Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Amid Controversy

Trump's new bill promises deficit cuts but faces Senate hurdles over risks to debt and social programs. Critics urge cautious analysis.

#politics, #trump, #economy, #senate, #legislation

Colorado and Washington Tackle Housing Shortages Amid Legal Challenges

Colorado and Washington enact laws to boost housing amid legal challenges over local control.

#housing, #legislation, #colorado, #washington, #localcontrol

ECB Bans Transgender Women from Women's Cricket Following UK Supreme Court Ruling

The ECB bans transgender women from women's cricket, sparking debate on inclusivity and fairness.

#ecb, #transgender, #cricket, #legislation, #sports

House Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act, Targets Non-Consensual Deepfakes

Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act passes, targeting non-consensual deepfake pornography; awaits President Trump's signature.

#legislation, #technology, #deepfakes, #us politics

Bipartisan Senators Unveil 'Fix Our Forests Act' to Combat Wildfire Crisis

Senators propose 'Fix Our Forests Act' to reform forest management amidst rising wildfires in the Western U.S.

#wildfires, #forest management, #legislation, #bipartisan, #environment

California Enacts Laws to Combat AI Deepfakes in Political Campaigns

Governor Gavin Newsom signs three bills into law to regulate AI-generated deepfakes, aiming to protect electoral integrity in California. The measures face legal challenges but set a precedent for other states.

#california, #artificial intelligence, #political campaigns, #deepfakes, #legislation