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Muslim Group Challenges Florida Terrorist Designation Law
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (201+ words) The Council on American-Islamic Relations is challenging Florida's new law allowing the state to designate a group as a "domestic terrorist organization." In a lawsuit filed Wednesday'the same day the law took effect'CAIR and its Florida affiliate allege the law…...
House GOP's Pat-on-the-Back Failure Illustrates Its Midterm Woes
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (435+ words) House Republicans are so divided that they can't even agree to pat themselves on the back. When roughly a dozen conservative dissidents effectively blockaded the House chamber this week by tanking a rule vote, leadership had to scrap a show…...
Agriculture Labor Bill Seeks to Overhaul Visa Program: Explained
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (119+ words) Bloomberg Government News A new House bill would bring significant changes to the H-2 A visa program, a top concern for the agriculture sector as farmers and other business leaders struggle with persistent labor shortages. House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson…...
EEOC Pivots From Biden Playbook With Draft Strategic Plan (1)
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (92+ words) EEOC Pivots From Biden-Era Playbook With Proposed Strategic Plan BGOV. com The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to approve a new draft strategic plan that is meant to guide the civil rights agency's work through 2030. The EEOC will collect public…...
NY Issues Guidance for Auto Insurers in Bid to Curb Premiums
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (118+ words) Bloomberg Government News New York's Department of Financial Services issued new guidance to auto insurers implementing provisions in the state's fiscal 2027 budget intended to curtail rising premiums. Covered insurers were directed to incorporate anticipated savings from the budget into current…...
Postal Service Election Mail Overhaul Blocked by Federal Judge
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (246+ words) The US Postal Service can't impose new requirements on election mail ahead of the midterms due to a deal the government struck during the Covid-19 pandemic, a federal court ruled. A settlement reached in 2021 requires the Postal Service "to prioritize…...
US Semiconductor Firms Beat Ukrainian Claims in Russian Attacks
16+ hour, 36+ min ago (103+ words) Bloomberg Government News Four US semiconductor companies defeated claims from Ukrainian citizens who were injured by Russian weapons they allege contained the companies" components. The Ukrainian citizens" own pleadings show the Russian weapons had parts not only from the defendant…...
Republican Treated for Depression Pushes Mental Health Parity
13+ hour, 25+ min ago (121+ words) Bloomberg Government News Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N. J.) introduced legislation during his first week back on Capitol Hill that aims to boost mental health coverage " notable after an absence he said was due to a battle with depression. His bill…...
Trump Cryptocurrency Profits Pose Risks for Landmark CLARITY Act
14+ hour, 16+ min ago (106+ words) Bloomberg Government News The crypto industry's top legislative priority already faced criticism from some Democrats and outside groups over President Donald Trump's ties to the sector. Then they got a look at his money. Trump's $1. 4 billion in crypto-linked earnings, surpassing…...
Taylor Swift Tax" Hits Modest RI Vacation Homes: States of Play
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (97+ words) Bloomberg Government News Rhode Island Taylor Swift Tax" Stirs Bad Blood Rhode Island"s new tax on second homes may get its nickname from its most-famous part-time resident, Taylor Swift, but the levy will also squeeze owners of saltbox houses…...