Legislative

Lawmakers have decided to indefinitely suspend SOPA and PIPA, after a host of companies and websites blackout, in opposition to the bill. Here is how the suspension of SOPA affects me as a longtime Internet user.

2012 will see the Supreme Court take the signature legislation of President Obama's presidency under review.Yet how much does America really know about the requirements of the legislation?

Fear of terrorism and obsessive patriotism created an America at war with itself; a totalitarian threat perpetrated by a Congress who have betrayed citizens, subverted the Constitution, and made an unacceptable allegiance with the military.

While Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett had clear goals for 2011 legislation, a few of his goals fell short of expectations.

There are dangerous levels of BPA (bisphenol A) and highly toxic NPEs (nonylphenol ethoxylates) in over 650 brand-name children's toys, including Playmobil, LeapFrog and Chicco baby products, says a report by the Environmental Health Strategies Center.

Ohio is nearing a resolution on dangerous exotic animal legislation. Governor Kasich feels the two-year transition into a full ban is necessary to prepare to confiscate and properly care for the former pets and for legitimate owners to garner permits.

Regulations covering the Marcellus Shale drilling activity taking place in Pennsylvania are being dogged by concerns from several groups.

Another hurdle has appeared on Pennsylvania's road to Marcellus Shale legislation. This time a study by Carnegie-Mellon University reveals the bonding fee, or cost of plugging abandoned wells, is far too low.

All legislation in the United States started with the act of a citizen that has a name. The first draft and the proposal begin the deliberation on a law. Bills passed by congressional representatives are published for the people to read and take to heart.

It has been less than a day since Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett unveiled his take on Marcellus Shale regulation, and the plan is already drawing critics from across the state.

The Justice Department recently petitioned the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care reform legislation.

The long awaited impact fee on Marcellus Shale activity in Pennsylvania could come at any time.

Many people are being attacked, but unfortunately some breed of dogs are targeted.

The legislative changes in the Maltese labour law will be examined in this paper. We will then highlight the effect that such changes are having on human resource management.

The impact of attitude, legislation and litigation on education today.

In an effort to curb the pirating of music and films, two California state senate committees approved a new bill that would authorize law enforcement personnel to search facilities that press and duplicate optical discs without a search warrant.

Going over what the checks and balances are of out American government.

Gainful employment legislation seeks to regulate both the academic quality and cost of career colleges.

The Short Sale Act of 2011 was introduced by Congressmen Tom Rooney (Rep.) of Florida and Robert Andrews (Dem.) of New Jersey. The primary goal of this bill is to mandate a 45-day deadline for lenders to approve or disapprove short sale requests.

With 16 Democrats and unanimous Republican support, the House passed one of its priority pieces of legislation: H.R. 3, the "No Tax Payer Funding for Abortion Act."

Due to the terror threats of recent years, there have been big changes to airport security which have had a large impact on passengers and their baggage.

With budget shortfalls looming around the country, Senator Durbin thinks this may be the time to re-introduce legislation to make it easier for states to collect sales taxes on internet purchases.

If Congress expects to cut our country's social safety net for the less fortunate, then the first cuts should come from the pockets of Congress itself. Term limits, pay cuts and salary caps for the Legislative and Executive Branches.

Valley of the Sun HR Association Legislative Action Committee 2011 Workshop

The Florida House of Representatives is proving itself to be a pioneer in much needed education reform after passing the Student Success and Teacher Quality Bill

Without this new law, the state would not be able to continue to pay a total of 93 weeks of benefits.

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) a supporter of President Obama's Health Care reform now seeks a waiver for New York. The legislation is in total collapse and supporters are now jumping ship

The latest piece of 99er legislation, the re-introduced unemployment extension measure HR6556 sponsored by Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Bobby Scott (D-VA), just might be showing signs of life in the House of Representatives...

The Wisconsin legislature didn't undo democracy by passing the collective bargaining bill separately from the budget legislation.

In what is being described as a "backdoor maneuver," Republican Wisconsin state senators Thursday passed the controversial legislation restricting various types of collective bargaining for public employees. But what about those absent senators?...