Cochise County Board Revises Political Activity Rules for Appointed Officials

Kochise County Government Conference Summary The Kochise County Government Conference took place on August 14, 2025, covering several important topics such as funding for probation services, updates to personnel policies, and smoking regulations. A significant point of discussion was a $22 million funding agreement designated for adult probation services. The Court Management Office (AOC) contributes […]

Trump allows states 30 days to meet English proficiency rules for truck drivers – Alabama is leading the way

Federal Highway Safety Directive on Truck Drivers’ English Proficiency On Tuesday, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a warning, stating that several states could face the potential loss of federal highway safety funding unless the Trump administration enforces rules regarding English proficiency for commercial truck drivers. Duffy’s position aligns with that of the […]

Gary Palmer requests documents as California overlooks Congress’ changes to EV rules.

Rep. Gary Palmer Questions California on EV Standards Compliance Rep. Gary Palmer, a Republican from Hoover, is seeking clarification from California’s environmental authorities regarding the state’s apparent disregard for recent congressional reversals of electric vehicle standards. Palmer, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, recently collaborated with a colleague to address a letter […]

New rules from HB445 led this small business owner to shut down.

Moore’s Healthy Living Faces Closure Due to New Alabama Law Diane Moore opened Moore’s Healthy Living in Clanton, Alabama in 2019, primarily selling CBD oil products. Initially, her business struggled during the Covid-19 pandemic, but she managed to persevere. As the market expanded with hemp-based products, she diversified her offerings to include everything from smokeable […]

Many Californians could lose their health coverage due to new work rules for Medicaid.

California Braces for Impact of New Medicaid Work Requirements The first mandated job requirement for Medicaid approval, introduced by a Republican-led Congress and signed into law by President Trump, is anticipated to significantly affect California. State health officials estimate that as many as 3.4 million individuals may lose their insurance due to what Governor Gavin […]