China has enacted a new regulation, effective October 1, asserting state ownership over its rare-earth materials required in semiconductor production, reports Nikkei. This move aims to secure national and industrial interests, though outside of China the move is considered to be leverage in the ongoing trade war with the U.S. The new regulation prohibits any individual […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ended its term by ruling for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, a decision that almost certainly means Donald Trump won’t stand trial before the November election. That closely watched ruling, which drew sharp dissent from the minority justices, was among a cluster of […]
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Biden administration environmental regulation aimed at curbing harmful air pollution that crosses from one state to another and contributes to the formation of smog. In doing so, the court on a 5-4 vote granted requests from three Republican-led states — Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia — […]
Jun. 25—BEMIDJI — Creating a framework for regulating recreational cannabis was the main topic during the Bemidji City Council’s meeting Monday evening. The discussion focused on complying with state laws in response to recent legislative changes in Minnesota while safeguarding the interests of the local community. Initially discussed during a meeting on June 26, 2023, […]
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a bill designed to regulate the cryptocurrency market. The bipartisan vote on Wednesday resulted in 279 members, including 71 Democrats, endorsing the legislation, while 136 opposed it. This bill, now proceeding to the Senate, could forge a new […]
May 13—New Mexico residents and businesses are paying hundreds of dollars a month for utility services like electricity and gas. So who’s making sure those prices are reasonable? The responsibility is largely in the hands of the three regulators serving on the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, a state agency with jurisdiction over a slew […]
Goodyear is moving to crack down on its skyrocketing number of unlicensed group homes through two changes in city ordinances. The City Council unanimously approved new buffer requirements for group homes effective July 1 and discussed stricter business registration requirements, although that measure is tabled for now. While current group homes can stay in place […]
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled an international framework for the regulation and use of generative AI, adding to global efforts towards governance for the rapidly advancing technology. Mr Kishida made the announcement in a speech at the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). “Generative AI has the potential to be a […]
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills into law, addressing a spectrum of issues ranging from enhancing transparency in artificial intelligence-driven political advertisements to the regulation of vape products. One of the key bills signed by Governor DeSantis (HB 919) mandates disclaimers on certain political ads produced using artificial intelligence. This move aims to […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election. The Education Department on Tuesday filed paperwork for a new regulation that would deliver the cancellation […]
As March, the month that honors women, comes to an end, a Biden administration rule that will harm economic opportunities for women is ramping up. Seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? Shortly before Women’s History Month began this year, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation promising all sorts of big-government “help,” saying in part: “If we want […]
President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for fiscal 2025, released this week, covers nearly every area of the American economy. Some of the more notable items detailed in the budget revolve around new crypto taxes and regulations. In terms of new taxes, the Biden administration unveiled plans for an excise tax on mining cryptocurrencies. “Any firm […]