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TV’s Top Showrunners Are Reading Your Comments
Lucia Aniello, Erin Foster, David E. Kelley, Bill Lawrence, Lee Sung Jin and Dan Levy admit they are reading your comments. Read More
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements
From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to consider access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare before placing foster children out of state passed the legislature during the last week of session. Read More
Japan’s parliament poised to pass sweeping bill to regulate crypto like stocks
The new rules, which are expected to come into effect in 2027, aim to foster innovation and crypto market growth to meet internal and external demand for digital asset services. Read More
Hochul must halt New York's 'motherhood' erasure
This bill is the logical result of a progressive drive to re-engineer language and reality — and to foster greater dependency on government by eroding strong families. Read More
Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass
From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 4418 creates the Plastic Pellets Pollution Control Act, which takes a step toward controlling the amount of plastic that ends up in Illinois waterways Read More
Louisiana lawmakers approve parental leave for teachers
The Parental Leave Act requires school districts to give full and part-time employees six weeks of fully paid leave after they give birth to, adopt or foster a child. The bill now awaits Gov. Jeff Landry’s signature. Read More
Melania Trump interrupts White House event for 'breaking news' announcement
The First Lady stepped onto the White House balcony at the Congressional Picnic to announce the House had passed the Fostering the Future Act, urging senators to bring the foster care bill across the finish line Read More
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far away
India Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve foreign exchange, and reduce the import bill amid the West Asia crisis. Industry experts anticipate a surge in local travel, benefiting airlines, hotels, and tour operators. This initiative could also foster infrastructure development and job creation within India. Read More
NBPA Releases Tier List for Scott Foster, Bill Kennedy, All NBA Referees
The National Basketball Players Association released this year's survey for how players judge referees around the NBA. Read More
Woman thrown from bike in Thailand faces huge bill after insurance mistake
Chloe Foster, 26, was left with severe leg and facial injuries Read More
Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
A significant breakthrough has been reached in U.S. crypto legislation. Coinbase confirmed a deal on a crucial provision, paving the way for the bill's advancement in the Senate. This development addresses concerns over stablecoin rewards, aiming to foster crypto adoption while balancing banking interests. Read More
CropLife demands 5-year data protection in pesticides bill
CropLife India urges a 5-year data protection clause in the Draft Pesticides Management Bill to foster innovation and safety. Read More
Bill targets diverting foster children’s aid
Lawmakers are renewing a push to end the practice of Pennsylvania counties diverting Social Security benefits owed to children in foster care into their own budgets, after new federal directives called on states to take action. An investigation published last year by Resolve Philly and Spotlight PA that analyzed four years of data found at […] Read More
Iowa bill bars rejecting foster parents over religious beliefs
Foster parents couldn’t be disqualified for moral or religious beliefs on gender identity or sexual orientation under a bill headed to the governor. Read More
Former D.C. foster youths write a bill to change D.C. law
The Soul Act, a bill that goes before the D.C. Council on Tuesday, would allow older teens to create a legally binding network of support. Read More
Melania Adviser Beckman to Newsmax: First Lady Pushing Foster Bill in Congress
First Lady Melania Trump, with adviser Marc Beckman, urges Congress to pass foster care legislation expanding protections in education, housing, and technology access. Read More
Historic Milestone: Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Set to Boost Women's Participation
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, as proclaimed by Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, is anticipated to significantly enhance women's participation in legislative bodies by reserving one-third of the seats for women. This bill aims to overcome past political obstructions and foster equitable representation. Read More
Eye On Illinois: House endorses prison mail bill as DOC touts tablet-based education
DOC’s glowing education release stands in stark contrast to inmates who just want to hold a birthday card from a child or parent, but along with HB 4235’s broad support, it does foster optimism for commitments to prepare inmates for healthy returns to society. Read More