Yearly Archives

2024

Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaint, Justice Drops Suit

TL/DR - The document contains a form with three fields for a user to input their location details. The fields are for the user's state, zip code, and country. The state and country fields are selection fields with options for all the states of the United States, various territories, and a comprehensive list of countries around the world, while…

Missouri Legislators Review Tighter Transgender Laws

TL/DR - The Missouri House Emerging Issues Committee has heard comment on seven bills that aim to place further restrictions on transgender people in the state. One of these bills aims to remove the sunset clause — an expiration date — from a state law that prohibits transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming healthcare, like puberty…

Ukrainians Alarmed by Extreme Republican Speeches

TL/DR - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized the use of 'radical rhetoric' by Republican party members in the US regarding support for Ukraine, stating that it frightens his people during an already uncertain time due to the ongoing war. Zelenskyy appears to be referencing GOP lawmakers and Congress members who have denounced US…

EPA Starts Roadshows for Local Climate Funding Access

TL/DR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a new phase of its Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative in Albany, New York to help communities access resources from the Inflation Reduction Act. The initiative will host a series of in-person, community-based Regional Roadshow events where community leaders can learn…