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A California board will develop a comprehensive strategy for the state's cement sector to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: NASA A new California law aims to cut the state’s greenhouse gas related to its cement sector to net-zero emissions by the end of 2045. Experts say it will likely influence federal regulations for cement. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, Senate Bil...

Another member of the extended Law & Order: Special Victims Unit family is coming back this season. Danny Pino, who starred as Det. Nick Amaro, will return to the series to celebrate its 500th episode. Pino has not appeared on the show since his character left at the end of Season 16. His return comes a year after Christopher Meloni's return as Det. Elliot Stabler following a 10-year abse...

Foes of Texas' abortion ban are taking aim at companies that donated money to the bill’s sponsors, hoping consumers will pressure corporate America to join the fight against a surge of restrictions. Texas' ban is the strictest in the nation and allows private citizens to sue individuals who assist women getting abortions after the first six weeks of pregnancy. The top consumer and tech compan...

SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) legislation, SB 221, which requires health plans and insurers to provide patients with timely follow-up care for mental health issues and substance use disorders. It will go into effect on July 1, 2022. “With our escalating mental health and addiction crises, SB 221 will ensure people receive timely foll...

Mother who lost her child becomes a voice for 'Shawn's Law,' suicide awareness  NorthcentralPa.com

Corporate Accountability Action found that Dallas-based telecom company AT&T donated more than $645,000 over the past two years to nearly 22 lawmakers who sponsored the Texas abortion ban. Tesla CEO Elon Musk donated to three anti-abortion Republican lawmakers and four Democratic lawmakers who support abortion rights, giving each $2,800 Time Warner Cable/Charter Communications donated $...

(Bradley County K9 Joker) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WATE) – As a Bradley County Sheriff’s Office K9 recovers from an on-duty shooting, an East Tennessee representative wants harsher penalties for criminals who harm law enforcement service animals. K9 Joker released from hospital after being shot while on duty. Photo: Bradley Co. Sheriff’s Office K9 Joker was released from hospital care on Sept. 29 ...

Getty ImagesOrganisers said some 100,000 demonstrators took part in Warsaw's protest alone Poles backing EU membership have taken part in protests across the country, amid fears it could leave the bloc. On Thursday Poland's top court ruled that key articles of EU law were "incompatible" with the constitution. It sparked fears that Poland could exit the union, prompting calls for major demonst...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several pieces of legislation on Friday that bolster California’s gun laws and provide additional protections for people dealing with domestic violence. AB 1057 allows law enforcement to seize ghost guns when the owner has a gun violence or domestic violence restraining order against them. Ghost guns are firearms that have been assembled from parts and ...

Bill of Law No. 2058/2021 (BL), initiated by the Chamber of Deputies on 06/07/2021, proposes amendments to the recent and controversial Law No. 14.151/2021, which deals with the removal of pregnant employees from on-site work during the public health emergency of national importance due to the new coronavirus. The BL specifically regulates (i) telework (ii) remote work and/or (iii) other form...