Tag: Legislation
Treasury warns that anti-woke banking laws like Florida's are a national security risk
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors...
Germany to impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters
BERLIN -- Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation that would impose tougher penalties on people who break through airport perimeters, a response to...
Putin signs bill increasing income taxes for the wealthy in Russia
MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday endorsed a bill that raises income taxes for the rich, part of efforts to help...
European Union says X's blue checks are deceptive, transparency falls short under social media law
LONDON -- The European Union said Friday that blue checkmarks from Elon Musk's X are deceptive and that the online platform falls short...
Referendum set for South Dakota voters on controversial carbon dioxide pipeline law
After years spent trying to gain regulatory approval for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline intended to snake through the Midwest, the effort could...
The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday kept on hold efforts by Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok,...