#legislation

[ follow ]
#trump-administration
US politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

US Congress gives final approval to Trump's signature tax bill

Congress passed a $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill, marking a significant legislative victory for President Trump.
#community-impact
fromeuronews
6 hours ago

Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas

"This is constitutional vandalism," said Oscar Soria, co-CEO of the international policy group The Common Initiative. "Ecuador has shattered its international credibility and invited isolation from the global community."
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

The Guardian view on Labour's welfare mess: attempting to hide its cuts triggered a rebellion too big to punish | Editorial

The rebellion of 47 Labour MPs carries more weight than the numbers suggest because it taps into questions of moral judgment. Some who voted against the bill's third reading may be driven by factional grudges.
US politics
#cybersecurity
#higher-education
fromNatural Health News
4 days ago
Alternative medicine

Legislators weigh amendments to end college vaccine mandates for health science students

Proposed U.S. bill aims to eliminate federal funding for colleges with vaccine mandates, but health science programs are excluded.
#california
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

California Wants To Build More Homes-It Rolled Back a Landmark Environmental Law To Do So

fromStreetsblog
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Join Over 1,250 of Your Bike Friends to Support the Bike Highways Bill - Streetsblog California

fromKqed
21 hours ago
California

As Fires, Floods Rage, California's Push to Make Big Oil Pay Stalls - For Now | KQED

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
California

California Wants To Build More Homes-It Rolled Back a Landmark Environmental Law To Do So

fromStreetsblog
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Join Over 1,250 of Your Bike Friends to Support the Bike Highways Bill - Streetsblog California

fromKqed
21 hours ago
California

As Fires, Floods Rage, California's Push to Make Big Oil Pay Stalls - For Now | KQED

#lgbtq-rights
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

90-year-old man crossing Brooklyn street killed in hit-and-run involving moped

Zhuo Lin Xie, a 90-year-old man, was tragically struck by a moped in Homecrest, Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding e-bikes and scooters in residential areas.
NYC politics
#tax-reform
fromWIRED
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

fromWIRED
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Would Leave Millions Without Health Insurance

fromFast Company
1 day ago

There's a new tax deduction for car loans in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Here's who's eligible-and what's the catch

The deduction is available to those with "qualified passenger vehicles" who fall under certain income limits. For single filers with an adjusted gross income up to $100,000, the deductions on vehicle loans are capped at $10,000 in interest each year.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Court cancels FTC click-to-cancel rule on a technicality

"While we certainly do not endorse the use of unfair and deceptive practices in negative option marketing, the procedural deficiencies of the Commission's rulemaking process are fatal here."
US politics
#political-strategy
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

State laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers

Surprise ambulance bills create financial hardships for patients when charges exceed insurance coverage, prompting state-level legislative initiatives.
US news
#healthcare
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Many say Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will devastate Oaklanders. But what does Barbara Lee think?

fromTruthout
3 days ago
US politics

Trump Calls "Big Beautiful Bill" the "Most Popular" Law Ever, Despite Polls Showing It's Widely Disliked

fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Many say Trump's 'big beautiful bill' will devastate Oaklanders. But what does Barbara Lee think?

fromTruthout
3 days ago
US politics

Trump Calls "Big Beautiful Bill" the "Most Popular" Law Ever, Despite Polls Showing It's Widely Disliked

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026 | CBC News

Nine provinces and one territory have signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring, enabling Canadians outside Newfoundland and Yukon to order alcohol from producers in other provinces.
Canada news
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Senators throw weight behind military right to repair

The Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 would extend the Army's right to repair policy to all the services, standing up for taxpayers and service members.
US politics
fromDaily News
3 days ago

'Black market' dining reservations sell for thousands. States want to stop that

The rise of third-party online platforms like Appointment Trader has created difficulties for restaurants by allowing individuals to auction table reservations for substantial profits, often without the restaurants' consent.
Food & drink
fromBoston Herald
3 days ago

'Black market' dining reservations sell for thousands. States want to stop that

Emerging third-party platforms selling hard-to-get dinner reservations have created headaches for restaurants like Commander's Palace, as they operate outside the restaurant's control, allowing anyone to profit from adverse reservation practices.
Food & drink
#health-care
#public-safety
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
New York City

Road rules: New peace officer team will be deployed to crack down on reckless e-bike and moped riding in NYC

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
New York City

Road rules: New peace officer team will be deployed to crack down on reckless e-bike and moped riding in NYC

fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Legislation being fast-tracked to ensure cancer survivors can't be discriminated against by insurers

The legislation aims to ensure that people who have survived cancer are not penalised for their past health experiences when trying to buy a home or other financial activities.
Public health
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

Robbie's Law would require AEDs at all Nassau County fields and courts. Here's why it has become political.

Robbie Levine collapsed while playing Little League baseball in Merrick. 'It's unfathomable to think your 9-year-old is going to drop dead on the baseball field, where he lives and breathes baseball, but that's exactly what happened,' mother Jill Levine said.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Workplace misconduct and discrimination NDAs to be banned

Employers will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination, according to a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.
UK news
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

TikTok is apparently developing a new app for the US market

TikTok is reportedly working on developing a separate app just for the US market, in order to comply with the country's legislation requiring it to either sell its business in the US or face a ban.
Mobile UX
#senate-vote
#national-security
#fossil-fuels
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Critics warn Ontario bill to crack down on misbehaving politicians 'fatally flawed' | CBC News

Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, "We all know and understand what's at stake with this legislation. We know that accountability is not optional, it's essential."
Toronto
#tax-cuts
fromTruthout
6 days ago
US politics

Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program's Finances

fromTruthout
6 days ago
US politics

Social Security Chief Celebrates Budget Bill That Could Slash Program's Finances

fromEngadget
4 days ago

The Stop Killing Games initiative has hit a major milestone, but the fight's just begun

This is not a change.org petition, this is a government process. Spoofing signatures on it is a crime.
Video games
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Big Beautiful Bill Has Seniors On Track for the Largest Tax Break in U.S. History

Retirees could see hundreds of dollars more in after tax income thanks to the legislation.
US politics
#electric-vehicles
#civil-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on proscribing Palestine Action: blurring civil disobedience and terrorism is a dangerous step | Editorial

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on proscribing Palestine Action: blurring civil disobedience and terrorism is a dangerous step | Editorial

fromRAIN News
1 week ago

RAIN Notes: July 3

AM radio has long been a trusted source of emergency information, providing real-time updates when other communications platforms fail. Recent disasters like the Los Angeles wildfires and hurricanes in the southeast underscore AM radio's unique role in delivering evacuation orders, emergency alerts and recovery information under the most challenging conditions.
Music
#immigration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Says Radical Right' Won't Be Happy' With His Plan to Allow Migrants to Stay in Country: But They'll Understand'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Says Radical Right' Won't Be Happy' With His Plan to Allow Migrants to Stay in Country: But They'll Understand'

#medicaid
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Labour's first year: from voter opinion to market reaction in charts

Labour's popularity has significantly declined in the past year, especially after the Reform party's successes.
UK politics
#animal-welfare
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

'I don't trust it, I don't like it': Lawmakers sound off on why they don't use AI

Some lawmakers have yet to adopt AI chatbots, fearing 'hallucination' risks and the degradation of their own thinking skills. One commented, 'I still like to compose original thoughts.'
US politics
#trump
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

13 arts and culture groups in line for $8.275 million in funding as Oregon Legislature's 2025 session ends * Oregon ArtsWatch

Thirteen arts and culture organizations in Oregon are set to receive $8.275 million in funding, with amounts ranging from $150,000 to $2 million for various projects.
Arts
#political-commentary
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

This is draconian': Trump's big bill expected to bring more hunger, sickness, homelessness to Berkeley

Over half a million people, or about 30% of the population, in Alameda County are enrolled in Medi-Cal, while about 10%, or 170,000 people receive benefits through CalFresh.
Food & drink
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

The Big, Beautiful Bill Passed. House Republicans Cheered.

Millions of their fellow citizens will go hungry, and that millions of their fellow citizens will sicken and (likely) die, and that the United States will do nothing about the climate crisis.
US politics
#tax-breaks
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill directs Treasury to find a replacement for Direct File

The "Big, Beautiful Bill" passed by House Republicans directs the IRS to study how to replace Direct File, a free online tax filing system.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Chair Can't Help Laughing When Dem McGovern Roasts Him Right on House Floor

The House and the Senate have been involved in a frantic two-step to get the bill to Trump's desk by July 4, despite heavy public opposition to Medicaid cuts.
US politics
[ Load more ]