Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by Larisa Koshkina from Pixabay In the spirit of Halloween, one may be interested to know that Massachusetts state lawmakers this year introduced legislation related to the Salem Witch Trials. The Salem Witch Trials began in 1692 and involved over 150 women, men, and children, accused of witchcraft. Not only [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay This week, unsurprisingly, redistricting continued to remain a top priority for many legislatures across the country. Outside of redistricting and various special sessions, one lawmaker in California made news by proposing to ban live weapons for movie sets following the recent accidental shooting death of [...]
Digital image by Ryan Stevens; image source by David Mark from Pixabay Some state legislatures may be called into “special sessions” to address specific policy topics in addition to regular legislative meetings. In 14 states, only governors may call special sessions. In the other 36 states, the governor or the Legislature may call for a special session. [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Pexels from Pixabay It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed the operations of restaurants and bars across the country. During the pandemic, many states have looked to soften their stances on allowing cocktails to be ordered to-go as a way for restaurants and bars to help [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Jason Gillman from Pixabay This week was dominated by special sessions either taking place or being announced in various states around the country. Notably, as Tennessee just finished up a special session to address a spending package to address Ford Motor Company's $5.6 billion investment into an electric vehicle [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay As states continue to address the need to reduce carbon dioxide and other air pollution, California made the news recently when Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that will eventually ban the sale of gas-powered lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and chainsaws. While many localities around the [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by andreas160578 from Pixabay The U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) defines ‘community solar’ as any solar project or purchasing program in a geographic area whose benefits flow through to multiple customers, including individuals, businesses, non-profits, and others. Community solar is allowed in at least 21 states [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image source by DEZALB from Pixabay As we approach the halfway point through October, lawmakers and executives around the country proved to be quite busy this week. Notably, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning gas-powered lawn equipment, an issue that has been gaining some traction across the country in localities and [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Rex Medlen & Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay by: Dominic J. Magnolo Two years ago, COVID-19 was not even a thought, gasoline was averaging $2.38 a gallon, the country’s first vaping death was reported leading many states to ban it, and adult-use marijuana was still illegal in New Jersey. While New Jersey [...]
Digital collage by Ryan Stevens; image sources by Gerd Altmann & FrankundFrei from Pixabay Last month, the U.S. Government (USG) announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) would introduce an Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) requiring private-sector companies that employ 100 or more workers to require either proof of vaccination or weekly testing. OSHA is still working [...]
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