Policy & Law — Archive
Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Workplace Safety Advocates Argue for Renewed Priority in OSHA Enforcement
Proponents cite stagnant regulations and resource gaps as key barriers to reducing workplace injuries under the current framework.
US Students Return to Classrooms as Districts Finalize Logistics for 2026 School Year
With federal education funding debates ongoing, local districts navigate transportation shortages and curriculum standards ahead of the first bell.
Candidates Learn They Do Not Have to Debate
Analysis suggests modern campaign strategies prioritize targeted digital messaging over traditional head-to-head forums.
Report Links Labor Crisis to Decline in Classroom Preparedness
A new analysis suggests the current shortage of skilled workers stems from long-term gaps in K-12 education rather than immediate workplace conditions.
Former Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Charged in Gang Shooting Incident
Jennifer Lackard, hired under a police reform initiative, faces attempted murder charges for allegedly driving a getaway car for her son.
Montreal Sandwich Shop Swaps Soda Supplier to Comply With Quebec Language Law
The iconic Schwartz's Deli replaced Coca-Cola with a local beverage to meet Bill 96 requirements for French-language signage and marketing.
Progressive Democrats Surge in Key Races, Seeking Policy Shifts
Liberals rejected moderate candidates in summer primaries, positioning the party's left wing to push for significant legislative changes.
One Attack, Many Americas: 9/11 Griefs Land Differently 25 Years Later
As the nation marks the quarter-century anniversary of the September 11 attacks, perspectives on national unity and foreign policy remain divided along partisan lines.
Nevada Governor's Race Becomes Proxy for Newsom's 2028 Presidential Ambitions
GOP Gov. Joe Lombardo ties Democratic opponent Aaron Ford to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, leveraging negative sentiment in a key early primary state.
DOJ Makes New Appeal for Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Changes
The Trump administration filed a 40-page emergency application seeking to block the Postal Service from sending mail-in ballots to certain state residents.