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Are WA's New Environmental Laws Risking Climate for Development Gains?
Policy & Legislation Are WA's New Environmental Laws Risking Climate for Development Gains?

The recent amendments to Western Australia's Environmental Protection Act are drawing sharp lines between the state government and environmental advocates. While the government touts these changes as a means to expedite industrial projects and reduce bureaucratic delays, critics fear the

October 22, 2024
How Will Michigan's New Election Guidelines Ensure Voter Security?
Policy & Legislation How Will Michigan's New Election Guidelines Ensure Voter Security?

In an effort to ensure a secure and orderly election process in Michigan, Attorney General Dana Nessel has released a comprehensive 14-page document detailing specific procedures for law enforcement and election workers. The guidance addresses new voting laws, ballot drop box security, firearm

October 18, 2024
France Plans New Stricter Immigration Law for 2025 Amid Political Shifts
Policy & Legislation France Plans New Stricter Immigration Law for 2025 Amid Political Shifts

With a significant shift in France's political landscape, the new right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, has announced a stringent new immigration law set to be introduced in early 2025. This upcoming legislation signals a major turn in France's approach to

October 16, 2024
Incremental LGBTQI Reforms Progress as Gay Teacher Protections Falter
Public Services & Infrastructure Incremental LGBTQI Reforms Progress as Gay Teacher Protections Falter

The legislative landscape surrounding LGBTQI rights in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, is experiencing significant changes marked by incremental progress and notable compromises. The recent passage of the Equality Bill, driven by Independent MP Alex Greenwich, highlights both substantial

October 14, 2024
Can Massachusetts Enforce Housing Law Against Resistant Towns?
Policy & Legislation Can Massachusetts Enforce Housing Law Against Resistant Towns?

In Massachusetts, a legal battle is intensifying over the MBTA Communities law, which requires 177 communities to zone for multifamily housing to address the state's severe housing shortage. Passed in 2021 as part of an economic development package, this law aims to mitigate the housing crisis

October 3, 2024
New Regulations Transform Children's Digital Safety and Privacy Standards
Public Services & Infrastructure New Regulations Transform Children's Digital Safety and Privacy Standards

Over the past five years, significant strides have been made globally in protecting children's safety and privacy online. This transformation is driven by public concern over the digital risks children face, as well as an acknowledgment that the internet’s original architecture lacked p

October 2, 2024
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