House votes to overturn rule implementing methane fee
The House on Wednesday voted to overturn Biden-era rules that implement programs that charge oil and gas companies for excess methane emissions. The vote was 220-206-1. Democrats Henry Quellal (Texas), Jared Golden (Mayne), Vicente Gonzalez (Texas), Adam Gray (Calif.), Kristen McDonald Rivet (Michigan) and Marie Grusenkamp Perez (Washington) voted in favor of almost all Lepolikans. […]
California is years behind in implementing a law to make homes more fire resistant
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Reeling from devastating wildfires, including the deadliest in California history, the state Legislature in 2020 recommended that dead plants and wooden furniture be placed within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of homes in hazardous areas. passed new requirements to remove combustible materials such as The rule was scheduled to take effect on January […]
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge
On January 5, President Biden will sign the Social Security Fairness Act, which will provide about a year of new or additional Social Security benefits. 3 million An individual who receives a state pension from a job that is not covered by Social Security. Although criticized by liberal, centrist and conservative Social Security policy experts […]
Ohio blocked from implementing law restricting children’s use of Instagram, TikTok
A federal judge on Monday approved a new law that would require social media companies such as Metaplatform’s Instagram and ByteDance’s TikTok to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their platforms. Enforcement was blocked in Ohio. Chief Judge Algernon Mabry of the District of Columbia agreed NetChoice, a technology industry trade […]