President Biden recently signed an executive order instructing all federal agencies to work to “advance environmental justice for all.”
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In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that forbids state officials from investing public dollars to promote environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Washington’s Governor Jay Inslee signed several bills aimed at increasing the supply of homes in a state where cost of living is high and affordable housing is limited.
New York’s much negotiated 2024 budget agreement includes an increase to the state’s minimum wage.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on acceptable alternative cooling agents used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and fire suppression.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new National Emphasis Program on fall risks and prevention of falls.
The controversial bill aimed at raising France’s retirement age has been approved by France’s Constitutional Council, the last hurdle in a long road to approval.
Ugandan parliament recently approved legislation that builds upon the country’s already strict anti-gay laws, making it illegal to identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.