Supreme Court to allow Biden admin power plant climate standards to remain in place – for now
The Supreme Court has upheld the Biden administration's climate standards for power plant emissions, rejecting an emergency request to temporarily block the rules while lower courts proceed. In April, the Environmental Protection Agency released a final rule on pollution standards under the Clean Air Act, requiring all long-term coal-fired power plants to reduce their carbon […]
How to Be Faithful to the Gospel without Compromising God’s Standards
As a painter and art lover, I am fascinated by rainbows. Many times God has spoken to me through rainbows and even double rainbows, assuring me of His love and covenant for me and all of His children. However, when I have posted pictures of rainbows in the past, I have either been shunned by […]
Senate Democrat unveils legislation giving FDA oversight on CBD safety standards
a New legislation The bill could make it easier for the federal government to regulate legal marijuana products and keep them out of the hands of Americans under the age of 21. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced a new bill on Wednesday called the Cannabinoid Safe Regulation Act. The bill would make it illegal to […]
Outrage as Hungary presides over EU talks on democratic standards | European Union
The Hungarian government has led EU talks on upholding democratic standards across the continent, but one prominent MEP described it as an “outrageous” development. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government has been subject to EU sanctions procedures since 2018 for posing a “systematic threat” to democracy and the rule of law. Around 19 billion euros (16 […]
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito maintains he’s ‘upheld the highest ethical standards’ after report he gave alleged mistress $2K-per-month district office job
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.) insisted Monday he has “held himself to the highest ethical standards” following reports that the Long Island congressman employed a woman he believed to be his mistress in his campaign office. of The New York Times Multiple sources told the outlet that a few months after he was sworn into Congress, […]
Double standards on corporate diversity initiatives undermine business success
Cultivating workforces and leadership teams with diverse perspectives and backgrounds has become a priority across the U.S. business community. While government mandates around “diversity, equity, and inclusion” have garnered much attention and backlash, private sector approaches have been able to have a more constructive impact. Unfortunately, some bad actors are threatening this progress. Smart American […]
Biden to sign executive order on labor standards during Michigan visit
President Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Friday aimed at ensuring that federal agencies promote strong labor standards, including workplace safety, high wages and a path to unionization. Biden is scheduled to travel to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to visit a union training center and meet with workers and apprentices who benefited from […]
Biden administration partially restores air pollution standards
For the latest updates on The Hill, click here {beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text Environmental groups challenge federal approval of Louisiana LNG export facility A coalition of environmental groups on Wednesday challenged federal energy regulators over their approval of a Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project, arguing it would […]
Half of Minnesota students not meeting standards for reading, math or science: state assessment
Newly released state assessment data shows Minnesota students are not meeting testing standards in three key areas of learning. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released new data Thursday revealing that more than half of the state's students are not meeting standards in math, reading and science through testing administered by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment […]
Oklahoma Republican proposes 'sex-neutral' standards for Secret Service agents
Rep. Josh Breaches (R-Okla.) introduced a bill in the House on Monday that would require “gender-neutral” evaluations of Secret Service agents, as some Republican lawmakers have targeted female agents in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. Brecheen’s Secret Service Readiness Act would change the physical fitness standards for all Secret Service […]