March 2021 -

Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax: VMT Legislation

Ryan StevensMarch 30, 2021April 12, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann, andreas160578, & Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay President Joe Biden’s forthcoming stimulus package is set to focus on efforts to rebuild...

Environment

Legislation to Ban Styrofoam Containers

Ryan StevensMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Tim Mossholder from Pexels and OpenClipart-Vectors and Aislan Máximo "Max" from Pixabay If you have ever ordered take-out from a restaurant or other food establishment, your food...

COVID-19

How Many People Are Fully Vaccinated In Your State: Our 50 State Guide

Ryan StevensMarch 24, 2021March 26, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerhard G. & Arek Socha from Pixabay According to the CDC, the United States has administered 128 million total vaccines. Every state began developing...

COVID-19 Labor

COVID-19 Vaccination Paid Leave

Ryan StevensMarch 19, 2021March 27, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by PIRO4D and LoveBuiltLife from Pixabay If you are going to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and are employed, does your employer allow COVID-19 vaccination paid...

Capitol Hill COVID-19

What’s in the American Rescue Plan

John ZangMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Daniel Roberts, Patrick Pascal Schauß, & 1778011 from Pixabay On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act...

Technology Transportation

UAV Legislation: How Are States Regulating Drones?

Ryan StevensMarch 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Thomas Ehrhardt from Pixabay Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—more commonly known as drones—are precisely what their name suggests—crewless aerial vehicles that do not carry a human...

Capitol Hill

House Earmarks Return With New Guidelines

John ZangMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Digital Collage by Ryan Stevens; photo sources by Tumisu & Francine Sreca from Pixabay Earmarks are coming back for Congress’s next round of annual funding bills. However, for-profit companies will be excluded,...

Transportation

State Legislation to Ban Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving

Ryan StevensMarch 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Mashiro Momo & Free-Photos from Pixabay Lawmakers at the state, federal, and local government levels have acted or are looking to respond to distracted...

Month: March 2021