February 23, 2024 Biden admin scraps eco-friendly fuel rules as gas prices remain high The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is scrapping regulations requiring gasoline-ethanol blends containing 10% ethanol to be used in the summer in certain states.
February 23, 2024 Robo-calls no more as federal ruling makes clear statement on annoying practice The FCC has added a new provision to existing rules that allows for users to revoke consent for automated marketing material, robocalls or robotexts, some of which companies have used AI to generate.
February 21, 2024 Federal appeals court kills Obama-era moratorium on coal leasing A federal appeals court blocked an Obama-era moratorium on federal coal leasing issued in 2016 as part of an effort to transition U.S. energy to green sources.
February 21, 2024 Medicaid expansion in Georgia looks unlikely this year, but advocates want lawmakers to keep trying As Georgia Gov. Kemp sues the federal government to extend the life of his Georgia Pathways program, Medicaid expansion advocates feel that expansion in Georgia is unlikely for 2024.
February 21, 2024 South Korean government warns thousands of striking doctors to return to work or face legal action The South Korean government has issued a back-to-work order, warning thousands of striking doctors to return to work immediately or risk facing legal action.
February 21, 2024 Chicago sues oil companies for causing climate change, points to 1995 heat wave The City of Chicago is suing Big Oil for allegedly causing deadly weather events in the city and global warming more broadly while deceiving about its own impact.
February 21, 2024 5 steps toward a fresh approach to health care reform As the cost of living continues to be a concern for voters, candidates need to present viable solutions for making health care both affordable and accessible.
February 20, 2024 Dem state cracks down on gas-powered lawn equipment as part of climate crusade Environmental regulators in Colorado voted unanimously to prohibit the use of gas-powered lawn equipment on state property as part of the state's climate agenda.
February 18, 2024 Hundreds of rural hospitals are in danger of shutting down, study finds: ‘At risk of closure' Hundreds of hospitals in rural areas of the U.S. are at risk of closure, according to new data from Chartis, a Chicago health care advisory services firm. An ER doctor weighed in on the findings.
February 16, 2024 European Union expands strict online rules beyond biggest websites to almost all platforms The rules of the European Union's Digital Services Act, which have already been in effect on the largest online platforms, will now expand to nearly all online platforms.