News by subject: AVO

After a fifteen-year effort, the State of Wisconsin finally enacted a new law protecting consumers from the dangers of unsafe and counterfeit lighters. The law ? 2023 Wisconsin Act 271? takes effect on July 1, 2024, and bans the sale in Wisconsin of...

The CSPA issued the following press release in response to today's Government of Canada's announcement of consultations on potential policy responses to Chinese overcapacity in electric vehicles supply chains....

TNT Fireworks, the state's leading wholesale distributor of State Fire Marshal-Approved, Safe and Sane Fireworks announced a public safety campaign to tackle the pressing issue of illegal fireworks entering California from Nevada. The campaign also...

A bombshell report titled "Climate Control: Exposing the Decarbonization Collusion in ESG Investing" has exposed massive financial and shareholder coercion in climate finance, says...

The English edition of The History and Sovereignty of the South China Sea Islands was officially released at the 2024 Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) in Beijing on Thursday, China's most international book event. The book written by Anthony...

A report from People's Daily: The development of the new energy industry is crucial for the future of planet Earth. It is important to promote the emergence of high-quality production capacity through fair competition in the industry and enhance...

The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) commends the Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s decision to reassess the 'Endangered' designation of long-tailed macaque monkeys (macaca fascicularis)....

On Friday, June 21, the NDP's Treasury Board chose to reject principled reconciliation when they denied the compensation package recommended by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship intended to heal communities in the Chilcotin....

Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its 2024 election priorities, a bipartisan national issue platform that will drive the mayors' advocacy at this summer's Republican and Democratic national conventions and beyond. Release of the...

Pennsylvania State Representative from District 44 Valerie Gaydos (R) today publicly accepted the Forward Party's endorsement in her reelection campaign. She is the first PA Republican legislator and the first member of the Pennsylvania House of...

On Tuesday, June 25, members of the media are invited to attend and cover the Our Bodies, Our Sports "Take Back Title IX" Summer 2024 Bus Tour rally in Washington, DC at...

Today marks the official launch of The Caldwell Institute for Public Safety (CIPS), an innovative organization dedicated to combating violent crime across the United States. With a mission to foster safer communities through innovative strategies,...

You've seen the TV commercials. It's called the President/Prison Collection and offers your choice of a pro-Biden or pro-Trump coin. The sales are tracked daily on the website PresidentPrison.com. Marketing experts say the sales are representative of...

The National Police Association (NPA) has filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of the United States asking it to reverse a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that places police officers at financial risk...

Alongside Holocaust denial and expressions of antisemitism, which have both been increasing around the world, the prestigious Weiss-Livnat International Program for Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa is currently experiencing a global...

The Ford government's closure of the Ontario Science Centre to the public today after years of underfunding, deferred maintenance and neglect was completely avoidable. "This is part of an ongoing pattern with Doug Ford," said OPSEU/SEFPO President...

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a ruling in the case of US v. Rahimi, upholding the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8), which prohibits individuals subject to domestic-violence protective orders from possessing...

Although Kennedy has gathered enough signatures to surpass the requirement laid out in CNN's debate criteria, CNN announced today that it would not allow Kennedy to participate in the debate with former president Trump and President Biden, scheduled...

A new survey by The Common Good demonstrates a strong desire for a return to civility and an end to government gridlock while highlighting areas that can unite our divided nation. The Common Good has been tracking national division and working to...

Today, the Campaign for a Safe and Healthy California released a new ad featuring actor/activist Jane Fonda, philanthropist Wendy Schmidt, Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and activist Nalleli Cobo to raise awareness about their campaign...

Earlier this month, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) filed petitions to block the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s attempts to protect Americans from drinking water with...

The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) is pleased with yesterday's meeting between representatives of several First Nations and the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, and would like to express its...

As the largest oil sands companies in Canada, and members of the Pathways Alliance, we are steadfast in our commitment to environmental performance and operational emissions reduction. To support our commitment, we have strived to be transparent...

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) has unveiled a new data model demonstrating that abortion bans in extremely restrictive states are costing the US economy $68 billion per year. This significant economic loss is attributed to reduced...

Do No Harm filed a lawsuit against the discriminatory "Selected Professions Fellowships" program offered by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), which illegally excludes certain women based on race. Women pursuing an education in one...

A new Grand Jury report shows the number of commissions in San Francisco government has swelled to 115, which is significantly more than the commission count in larger peer cities and counties in California. Commissions have been a core part of...

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, issued the following statement today:...

The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, MN and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are leading the effort to make the bald eagle the country's national bird. "While most people assume the bald eagle is our...

Half of Canada's small business owners will be hit by the new 66.7% inclusion rate hike coming into effect on June 25, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Despite government's claim that the rate would affect only a tiny...

On World Refugee Day, we must stand in solidarity with the 120 million forcibly displaced people ? including 43 million refugees worldwide ? who have lost their homes and their human rights as the result of persecution and conflict. As we unite with...

Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations (GNN) on the northeastern tip of Vancouver Island say they are deeply disturbed by federal government's unilateral decision on finfish aquaculture without consent or proper consultation on the alternatives. The decision...

Over 600 warehouse workers represented by Teamsters Local 630 at two Chedraui-owned Smart & Final grocery store warehouses in Southern California went on an unfair labor strike today, protesting mass layoffs and other unfair labor practices....

The petitions call on the Governor, the Attorney General and other state leaders to "step up and use their resources" to save Steward-owned Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer This event is occurring at the...

DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or "DeFi Technologies") (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) , a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised finance, was made aware of a "short...

Partners4Democracy, a progressive advocacy group, is releasing the first in a series of videos introducing a new campaign, "The Power is in Our Vote." "The stakes in this election are sky high. It's not too early to get voters thinking," said Ed...

The shipping community is appalled and deeply saddened with the tragic news that, yet another seafarer seems certain to have been killed in a drone boat strike on Wednesday 12 June while on board the MV Tutor in the Red Sea. We utterly condemn these...

As Parliament breaks for summer, Canada's leading humanitarian agencies held a press conference today on Parliament Hill to call on the Government of Canada to take urgent and decisive actions to press for an end to the war in Gaza and prevent...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is extremely disappointed by Monday's Senate third reading vote to pass Bill C-58. By further limiting the use of replacement workers during strikes or lockout in federally regulated workplaces,...

Significant wage increases and equity measures are key features of a three-year collective agreement ratified this evening by Unifor Local 3018. "Unifor members in Williams Lake have successfully negotiated a collective agreement that reflects their...

Unifor welcomes Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act, passing third reading as an important milestone for workers in the transition to net-zero. "Passing Bill C-50 puts Canada on the right path to creating and sustaining the jobs of today...

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital patient Chase Harper, 7, and his family joined more than 40 other pediatric patients from across the nation on Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation that ensures access to high-quality pediatric medical and mental...

Patients in Florida soon may have increased access to biomarker testing and targeted treatments thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis, who signed HB 885 into law today. The Alliance for Patient Access applauds the governor's signing of the legislation, as...

Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated 10-year projections for the federal budget and the U.S. economy, providing a timely reminder less than two weeks before the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign...

Christians around the world will observe Day of the Christian Martyr on June 29, 2024, which according to church tradition, marks the anniversary of the Apostle Paul's beheading in Rome.   In advance of Day of the...

Last week, LCBO workers sent a strong message to Premier Doug Ford and the LCBO that they are not backing down in their fight for a strong future for the LCBO, and the public services funded by LCBO revenues. In the biggest LCBO strike vote ever, 97%...

President Biden's unilateral decision to grant amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens through parole-in-place marks the administration's latest abuse of executive power in its never-ending quest to subvert U.S. immigration laws, charged...

Unifor is celebrating the passage of anti-scab legislation after Bill C-58 was adopted by the Senate at third reading without amendment....

As Parliament breaks for summer, Canada's leading humanitarian agencies held a press conference today on Parliament Hill to call on the Government of Canada to take urgent and decisive actions to press for an end to the war in Gaza and prevent...

?The National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman, Gregory A. Lick, released a report today titled Getting Redress Right: An investigation into the inequities CAF members face when they have limited or no grievance rights. This is Mr. Lick's...

The International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT), the translational-focused global community of cell and gene experts today releases a statement addressing the recent legislation passed in Utah with respect to use of placental stem cells....