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Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday issued an executive order expanding access to contraception for Arizonans who work for the state. hobbes command Requires the Arizona Department of Government to designate oral contraceptives as a preventive “essential health benefit” that must be provided free of charge to state employees. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, the official name for Arizona's Medicaid program, was also ordered to submit a report to Hobbs about expanding contraceptive coverage for its members. “Access to contraceptives is a right,” Hobbs said in a press release announcing the executive order. “As our members of Congress…
An Ohio law that prohibits cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products has been ruled unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal Friday's ruling by Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark Serotto, who had issued a temporary restraining order in April that stopped the law from taking effect. The bill was passed in January after the Republican Legislature overrode Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's veto of a budget bill that would have placed regulatory powers in the hands of the state. The ruling follows a lawsuit brought by more than a dozen cities, including Columbus and Cincinnati,…
Italy's financial police have seized dozens of Fiat Topolinos flying the national flag, with troops actually converging on Morocco in the latest spat between Giorgia Meloni's government and the automaker. The vehicles were stopped at the port of Livorno on suspicion of violating so-called “Made in Italy” laws, which had already forced Stellantis to rebrand its Alfa Romeo Milano sports cars as Junior. The seizure was first reported by Italian media such as La Repubblica, and a spokesperson for Stellantis confirmed the seizure. The Italian government is at odds with Stellantis as it moves ahead with plans to cut jobs…
JERUSALEM — The death of Iran's president is unlikely to result in any immediate changes to Iran's ruling structure or overarching policies determined by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.But Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, was seen as the front-runner to succeed the 85-year-old supreme leader, and his death will ultimately lead to the job passing to Khamenei's son. The possibility is increasing.Hereditary succession could pose a potential crisis of legitimacy for the Islamic Republic, which was established as an alternative to the monarchy but is already viewed by many Iranians as a corrupt dictatorship.Let's see what…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has illegally accused Solo Funds, a fintech company that enables peer-to-peer lending, of using “digital dark patterns” to deceive borrowers and advertise to consumers that it is fee-free. The company is suing the company for charging fees. “The CFPB is suing SoLo for using digital tricks to hide interest rates and fees on online loans,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in a May 17 press release announcing the lawsuit. “SoLo has had repeated run-ins with state regulators, and we are trying to stop their bogus tipping system.” The CFPB also alleges that the company misrepresented…
WASHINGTON DC – OCTOBER 30: US President Joe Biden hands Vice President Kamala Harris a pen. … [+] It was used to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 30, 2023. President Biden will create a new chief AI officer, track the companies developing the most powerful AI systems, adopt stronger privacy policies, and “deploy AI and prevent its potential bias.'' ” issued an executive order directing the administration to develop new safety guidelines and industry standards. . (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)Getty…
Now more than ever, federal contractors are at the intersection of innovation and regulation, especially in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). AI is now being incorporated into a wide range of business systems, including systems that may inform hiring decisions for contractors. To that end, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued new guidance titled “Artificial Intelligence and Equal Employment Opportunity for Federal Contractors” (the “AI Guide”). OFCCP published the AI Guide based on President Biden's Executive Order 14110 (on the “Development and Use of Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence''), which is reported in this…
National Unity Chairman benny gantzA key figure in Israel's war cabinet and his main rival for the prime minister's job, he has threatened to resign if the Israeli prime minister resigns. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu The post-war plan for the Gaza conflict was not submitted by June 8th.Gantz presented a six-point plan calling for the return of the hostages, an end to Hamas rule, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the establishment of an international administration for the region. This ultimatum is that Mr. Gantz,Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Yoav Gallantalso opposes Israel's reoccupation of Gaza after the war…
The Pender County Commission will meet Monday. (Port City Daily/Shea Carver) Southeastern North Carolina — Every Monday, Port City Daily highlights upcoming government meetings in the tri-county region. If there are any items of public interest, include them under the listed meetings as well. Monday, May 20th leland city council A special meeting will be held at City Hall from 6:00 p.m. to close the session. of wilmington city council The agenda will be considered at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 102 N Third St. The meeting will be live streamed here. The agenda can be viewed here. of New…
Agenda: Strengthening infrastructure to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the new region, building the Kamchatka Regional Hospital, rebuilding the Onega shipyard, and providing additional funding for the construction of ice-resistant ships for the Northern Sea Route. Opening speech by Mr. Mikhail MishustinDenis Manturov's report on the construction of high-ice class ships for the Northern Sea Routeexcerpt from Transcription: Meeting with Deputy Prime Minister on current issues Mikhail Mishustin: Good morning, colleagues.The government continues to prioritize small and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting their development as one of its key priorities in line with the national development goals outlined in the President's…