Nearly Half of U.S. States Are Set to Increase Minimum Wage in 2020
Many states across the country are just days away from
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California’s Population Growth Has Slowed and Its Effects Force People to Flee
According to California’s Department of Finance (DOF), the state grew
Impeachment Outcome Affects Not Only President Trump and Politicians but How Everyday Americans Will Remember 2019
One in three (32%) Americans say Impeachment is the one
Trump Administration Takes Historic Steps to Lower U.S. Prescription Drug Prices
Today, President Trump, along with the U.S. Department of Health
Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports Highest Total Worker Fatalities Since 2008
The National Safety Council is saddened to see a 2%
Raising the Tobacco Age to 21 Won’t Stop the Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
By raising the federal tobacco age to 21 without also
Trade Tensions and Policy Decisions Are Expected to Weigh on the Global Economy
Vanguard today released its comprehensive outlook and analysis on the
Congressional Agreement on Federal Robocall Legislation to Improve Weaknesses in Caller ID
AARP today announced its endorsement of the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Curtail Immigrant Costs to Taxpayers
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon, sitting in Portland, Oregon,
Citizenship by Investment is Dominica’s Main Source of Funding After Hurricane Maria
Reginald Austrie, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of
FDA Issues Warning Letter for Products Illegally Marketed for the Treatment of Health Conditions, Including Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
“The FDA will continue to take action against companies that
Multitude of Organizations Urge Congress to Save Soon-to-Expire NMTC
Today, the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Coalition sent a
American Humane, Farmers, and Leading Food Organizations Go to Capitol Hill to Urge Americans to Set a Humane Table for the Holidays and Support Humane Farm Practices
Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday – one that celebrates
U.S. Congressman Bobby Rush Calls for Breakup of Comcast
Mr. Brian Roberts. Chief Executive Officer. Comcast Corporation. 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Trump Unpopular with Hispanics in Florida, Struggles in Matchups with Democratic Contenders in New FAU Poll
U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings are underwater among Hispanics
March of Dimes 2019 Report Card Shines Spotlight on the U.S. Maternal and Infant Health Crisis
March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in the fight for
Wreaths Across America to Host Hawaii Ceremony and Ceremonial Wreath Placements in Honor of the 75th Anniversary of the WWII Pacific Landings
Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the Governor of Hawaii are
Mayors, Police Chiefs Send Letter to Senate Leaders Urging Background Check Legislation
Today, on behalf of the nation’s mayors and the police
U.S. Representative Josh Harder Announces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Telehealth Access for Central Valley
Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that he will introduce the
Boeing Statement On Lion Air Flight 610 Investigation Final Report
Boeing (NYSE: BA) issued the following statement regarding the release
Three In Five U.S. Employees Have Experienced Or Witnessed Discrimination Based On Age, Race, Gender Or LGBTQ Identity At Work
Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites,
Georgia Health Care Task Force Looks at Saving More Than a Billion Dollars
Strongside Solutions, a Georgia-based healthcare cost management consulting firm, was
Breast Cancer Activists Arrested In Havana Hours Before Awareness Event
Since last Friday, October 4, in Havana, with the support
Maryland, America Lose a Moral Leader with Death of Elijah E. Cummings (1951-2019)
U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, an orator of booming voice,
Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bill To Extend Funding For Emergency Air Medical Services
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that ensures Californians are
Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams to deliver speech on voter suppression at National Press Club Headliners Luncheon Nov. 15
Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will deliver a
Members of Congress, Corporate Executives and Leaders in Higher Ed Are Coming Together to Address Faulty Pipelines in Promoting Women of Color to the C-Suite
The Civic Engagement Leadership Institute for Everyone (CELIE) will convene
Statement from Acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., on consumer warning to stop using THC vaping products amid ongoing investigation into lung illnesses
Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug
National Voter Registration Day Shatters Record for “Off-Year” with an Estimated 400,000 Voters Registered
This year’s National Voter Registration Day (September 24) shattered records
New Center for State and Local Government Excellence Research Examines Variable Arrangements for Public Pension Plans
A new report from the Center for State and Local
Young Activists Call for Presidential Candidates to Address Health & Economic Impacts of Alzheimer’s Disease
Just in time for World Alzheimer’s Day, a group of
FDA Issues Proposed Rule For Premarket Tobacco Product Applications As Part Of Commitment To Continuing Strong Oversight Of E-cigarettes And Other Tobacco Products
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed
West Health Institute Supports House Speaker Pelosi’s Drug Pricing Plan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today released a plan to
Wounded Warrior Project Announces Renewed Support for The Veterans of Foreign Wars
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) renewed its support of The Veterans
U.S. Obesity Rates at Historic Highs Nine States Reach Adult Obesity Rates Above 35 Percent
Nine U.S. states had adult obesity rates above 35 percent
In Renewed Bid for Justice, First Responders Urge Congress to Reopen 9/11 Investigation
On the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, 9/11
Americans Divided on Family Leave Policy and Who Should Pay For It, According to New Survey
A national poll on the American family released today found
Bloomberg Law Leadership Forum Comes To Washington, D.C. On September 18 And Spotlights Privacy And Data Security
The Bloomberg Law Leadership Forum D.C. will take place in
Economic Development Professionals Named To Investment Advisory Council
Nine prominent economic development leaders, including past and present members
Long Island School District Welcomes Students Back To School With Ransomware Attack
The Rockville Centre school district in Long Island, New York
Preliminary Estimates: Motor Vehicle Deaths Projected to Dip Below 40,000 for First Time Since 2015
Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate the four-year
More Than 20 Government Entities in Texas Breached By Ransomware Attack
Texas state officials reported on Friday, August 16th, that at
National Safety Council: International Overdose Awareness Day A Time To Remember, Act
The National Safety Council is calling on Americans to observe
FDA Proposes New Required Health Warnings With Color Images For Cigarette Packages And Advertisements To Promote Greater Public Understanding Of Negative Health Consequences Of Smoking
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed
At NCD’s Recommendation, All U.S. Dental Schools Will Train Students To Manage Treatment Of People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities
As recommended by the National Council on Disability (NCD), all
Half Of Americans Would Take A Job With No Paid Time Off For A Higher Salary
Half (49 percent) of working Americans would accept a job
New Poll Reveals California Voters Want the State to Meet Many Challenges Facing Older Adults, Families
An overwhelming majority of California voters support Governor Newsom’s Executive
Township of Maplewood, NJ Provides Media Notification of Data Security Incident
The Police Department to the Township of Maplewood, NJ (“Maplewood
Following Tragic Shootings in El Paso and Dayton, New Report Recommends Wide Range of Actionable Solutions to Reduce Mass Violence
Today, the Medical Director Institute (MDI) of the National Council
Tonight is “National Night Out”; Millions to Celebrate Police-Community Partnerships
Citizens, law enforcement agencies, community groups, businesses and local officials
