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Policy and Public Interest

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NAR’s Second Annual Policy Forum Explores Barriers to Affordable Housing in U.S.
Policy and Public Interest

NAR’s Second Annual Policy Forum Explores Barriers to Affordable Housing in U.S.

As home prices continue rising faster than wages in a
Virginia Values Act Passes, Extending Long-Delayed, Critical Protections to LGBTQ Virginians
Policy and Public Interest

Virginia Values Act Passes, Extending Long-Delayed, Critical Protections to LGBTQ Virginians

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay,
Advocates Urge Utah Lawmakers to Prioritize Mental Health, Crisis Services
Policy and Public Interest

Advocates Urge Utah Lawmakers to Prioritize Mental Health, Crisis Services

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide
National Insurance Crime Bureau: Real Stories from Real Victims
Policy and Public Interest

National Insurance Crime Bureau: Real Stories from Real Victims

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) launches a new video
Arkansas Hospitals File Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors
Policy and Public Interest

Arkansas Hospitals File Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors

A group of 15 Arkansas hospitals have filed a civil
California Attorney General Urged to Take Action on Climate Through Climate Letter Filed by Just Atonement Inc.
Environment and Climate

California Attorney General Urged to Take Action on Climate Through Climate Letter Filed by Just Atonement Inc.

A group of international legal experts has filed a petition
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Received LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award
Policy and Public Interest

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Received LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award

The LBJ Foundation, on January 30, 2020, awarded its most
House Democrats’ $760 Billion Infrastructure Proposal: Transformative Change Is What America Needs
Policy and Public Interest

House Democrats’ $760 Billion Infrastructure Proposal: Transformative Change Is What America Needs

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) releases the following statement in response to
Advocates to Gather at the Tennessee Capitol in Celebration of School Choice Week
Policy and Public Interest

Advocates to Gather at the Tennessee Capitol in Celebration of School Choice Week

Students, parents, and community leaders will gather at the Tennessee
Advocacy Efforts Inspire Congress to Pass Spending Bills That Include Stomach Cancer
Policy and Public Interest

Advocacy Efforts Inspire Congress to Pass Spending Bills That Include Stomach Cancer

Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) will host its
Appropriations and Tax Package Passed by Congress is a Big Win for Low-income Rural and Urban Communities
Policy and Public Interest

Appropriations and Tax Package Passed by Congress is a Big Win for Low-income Rural and Urban Communities

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations bills passed through Congress
Paid Family Leave Policies Lead To 20% Fewer Women Leaving The Workforce
Policy and Public Interest

Paid Family Leave Policies Lead To 20% Fewer Women Leaving The Workforce

A new study funded by the March of Dimes Center
Oil Market Jitters Return After Iran-US Geopolitical Risk Rises
Policy and Public Interest

Oil Market Jitters Return After Iran-US Geopolitical Risk Rises

Paul Sheldon, Chief Geopolitical Risk Analyst, S&P Global Platts said:
Ageism in the Workplace Is Widespread and Tolerated, Thanks in Large Part to Weak Laws and Unsupportive Courts
Policy and Public Interest

Ageism in the Workplace Is Widespread and Tolerated, Thanks in Large Part to Weak Laws and Unsupportive Courts

If you are over 50 and haven’t felt the sting
Nearly Half of U.S. States Are Set to Increase Minimum Wage in 2020
Policy and Public Interest

Nearly Half of U.S. States Are Set to Increase Minimum Wage in 2020

Many states across the country are just days away from
California’s Population Growth Has Slowed and Its Effects Force People to Flee
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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)
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
Policy and Public Interest

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
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