Newsom stymies implementation of landmark California plastic law

This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom hampered the implementation of Landmark’s environmental laws, which had limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California. The law known as SB 54 was signed by Newsom in 2022. Since then, dozens of regulators, lawmakers, environmentalists and industry groups have worked together to write rules and regulations […]

UA System, Presidents issue update on Alabama DEI reform implementation

The Alabama Legislature has passed a bill that would ban state government institutions from teaching divisive concepts, including critical race theory. The bill also eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives at those public institutions. The bill applies to K-12 education, state government agencies, and public universities. In recent weeks, the chancellors of […]

Sinema Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Graham & Greenlee County Leaders and Community Members on Infrastructure Implementation and Economic Needs

The senator emphasized the positive impact her bipartisan infrastructure legislation will have on rural Arizona communities, and worked with local leaders to bring down prices and reduce supply chain challenges. promised to introduce funds Safford – Arizona Senator Kirsten Cinema convened local leaders and community members from Graham and Greenlee counties to discuss the bipartisan […]