Regulation - Page 57

April 1, 2024

Pioneer of America's global HIV/AIDS program recalls hope after years of despair

Dr. John Nkengasong, who has dedicated decades to HIV and AIDS work in Africa, is reflecting on his career intertwined with a U.S. program credited with transforming care.

March 31, 2024

International Code Council rejects aggressive green energy home building code mandate

An obscure international group that sets building codes and standards adopted by American cities and counties has pulled back an aggressive climate proposal.

March 30, 2024

Biden's grizzly bear relocation plan poses 'real danger' to families and livestock, cattle producer warns

The Biden administration's proposal to relocate grizzly bears to Washington State has sparked outcry from locals who fear their families and livelihoods will be at risk.

March 29, 2024

US-funded Radio Free Asia closes its Hong Kong bureau over safety concerns under new security law

The Hong Kong bureau of Radio Free Asia, a U.S.-funded news organization, has closed due to concerns about safety under a new national security law; reflects city's diminishing space for a free press.

March 29, 2024

Biden cracks down on diesel trucks in bid to fight climate change, reduce emissions

The Biden administration issued another climate action Friday, this time targeting the heavy-duty trucking industry in a move that could force more electric truck purchases.

March 27, 2024

Kansas lawmakers advance crackdown on Chinese land buys, economic activity

Kansas lawmakers advanced proposals Wednesday to curb economic activity by Chinese entities, including farmland and business property purchases.

March 26, 2024

California food chains cutting jobs ahead of minimum wage hike: 'Consumer is gonna pay for it'

Lee's Hoagie House owner Shahan Derian weighs in on the state's $20 minimum wage mandate going into effect on April 1 on 'Your World.' 

March 26, 2024

Washington state passes 'strippers' bill of rights' law to create safer conditions for adult entertainers

Washington state has signed legislation know as the strippers' bill of rights into law. The new law aims to create safer working conditions for the adult entertainment industry.

March 26, 2024

Kansas House now includes lobbyists' names on the bills they request to increase transparency

The Kansas House in January began including the names of lobbyists on the bills they request to increase transparency. No other state legislative chamber does this.

March 25, 2024

Biden's DEI mandates on employers fail American workers

Biden is trying to ram through 800 pages of new rules restricting successful apprenticeship programs. The new plan mandates DEI and makes the whole concept too expensive.