May 3, 2023 Wisconsin lawmakers introduce healthcare cost transparency bill A proposal by Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature would impose daily fines ranging from $600 to $10,000 on hospitals that fail to comply with federal cost transparency regulations.
May 3, 2023 Companies authorized to dodge excessive federal regulations under GOP bill Sen. Joni Ernst spoke with reporters in her office just before unveiling the Prove It Act of 2023 to coincide with Small Business Week.
May 3, 2023 'Candy cops': Food, beverage industry slam California bill that may change how favorite snacks taste The food and beverage industry is fighting to kill a bill making its way through the California Legislature that critics argue could negatively impact America's favorite snacks.
May 2, 2023 Surgeon general releases advisory calling for improved social connection With the goal of increasing social connection, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has released an advisory titled “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation." Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital sought reaction.
May 2, 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit underway in Maryland to boost investment in America Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ senior national correspondent Rich Edson has more on the summit's intention to connect investors and businesses from around the world 'America Reports.'Â
May 2, 2023 Vermont's Republican governor approves assisted suicide for nonresidents Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, a Republican, signed into law a bill that will open the state's medically-assisted suicide system to nonresidents
May 2, 2023 Montana judge halts rule that would have restricted Medicaid coverage to some abortions A judge in Montana has blocked a new rule that would have restricted Medicaid-covered abortion procedures to only patients that needed it medically.
May 2, 2023 Biden’s cold war: Anti-air conditioner regulations keep piling up Fixing an air conditioner or buying a new one is getting costlier, thanks to climate change regulations added over the past two years. And more bad news is on the way.
May 2, 2023 Oregon Dems advance sweeping bill aimed at protecting abortion, gender surgery Democrats have passed an Oregon bill aimed at protecting abortion and sex reassignment health care after Republican lawmakers sought through various motions to postpone the vote.
May 2, 2023 Joe Manchin reignites battle over energy project permitting Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., is restarting an effort to reform the environmental permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.