WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association issued the following statement on Aug. 30, 2024: * * * The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association issued the below statement from CEO Jeff Farrah following the release of proposed regulations by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): "Today is an important step for the future of roadway safety and supply chain resiliency in California. AVIA applauds Governor Gavin Newsom and the California DMV on the release of th  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 29 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * SB 1047 passes amidst growing chorus of opposition * * * On Wednesday, the California Assembly passed SB 1047, a heavy-handed AI regulatory bill, sending it to the governor. Passage of the legislation comes amidst a growing chorus of opposition from members of Congress, local business groups, and national AI leaders. Chamber of Progre  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 (TNSres) -- The California Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2024: The California State Senate approved legislation Friday that would alert consumers about the health risks associated with gas stoves. Assembly Bill 2513, authored by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, would require all gas stoves sold in California to display a warning label detailing the health risks associated with pollutants emitted from gas stoves. Gas st  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- The California State Association of Counties issued the following statement on Aug. 30, 2024: * * * In response to a new website released by the Newsom Administration today promising "accountability" on mental health programs, the California State Association of Counties CEO Graham Knaus issued the following statement today: "Counties are working around the clock - every single day - taking every possible action to improve homelessness and behavioral health.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: BURNEY, Calif. Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both D-Calif.) announced they will introduce legislation to establish a new Sattitla National Monument in the national forests of northeast California. Padilla and Butler were also joined by Rep. Adam Schiff in a letter calling on the Biden Administration to use the Antiquities Act to permanently protect these lands. Often refer  more

PASADENA, California, Aug. 30 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * Additions bring focus on EV investment and scalable solutions. * * * CALSTART, a mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization, is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors: Avninder Buttar, Element Fleet Management's Senior Vice President and Head of Electrifi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release: California's controversial artificial intelligence (AI) bill has passed both state legislative chambers and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. It is unclear whether the governor will sign it. A range of Washington policymakers including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi have warned of the unintended consequences of the bill that risks  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following agency statement on Aug. 30, 2024: * * * Statement of CSPI Principal Scientist for Additives and Supplements Thomas Galligan * * * For years, we at the Center for Science in the Public Interest have been urging the Food and Drug Administration to protect both adults and children from synthetic food dyes like Red 3, Yellow 5, and Red 40. These chemicals can cause or worsen hyperactivity and other behavio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring the Department of Pesticide Regulation, or DPR, to prioritize the reevaluation of the toxic pesticide paraquat. Assembly Bill 1963, by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Burbank), now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. Scientific research shows paraquat exposure significantly increases the risk of Parkinson's disease and other s  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 30 -- The National Center for Lesbian Rights issued the following statement on Aug. 29, 2024: * * * The 2023 panel opinion at issue reversed a federal district court opinion granting the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the law * * * With four of eleven judges dissenting, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals today issued its decision denying the request of parents and children challenging Alabama's ban on healthcare for transgender   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 30 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: St. Paul, MN The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in northern Wisconsin and a coalition of environmental, faith, and health groups have submitted over 150,000 comments to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), urging the federal agency to take a harder look at and ultimately reject a proposal by Canadian company Enbridge to reroute its outdated and dangerous Line 5 oil pipeli  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news: * * * CA Assembly will consider SB 1047 this week * * * As the California Assembly prepares to consider SB 1047 - a heavy-handed AI regulatory bill - a diverse coalition of tech and business organizations is urging California's governor to veto the legislation. The tech industry letter follows on growing opposition from members of Californi  more