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Pure Science

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7 months ago

Proposed House Bill Would Weaken Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangering Whales, Dolphins and More Proposed amendments to the Marine Mammal Protection Act would cut down protections to whales, dolphins, polar bears and other species

Proposed House Bill Would Weaken Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangering Whales, Dolphins and More #Science #EarthSciences #EnvironmentalScience #MarineConservation #WildlifeProtection #LegislationImpact

Citizen Portal News US

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7 months ago

Guam Legislature Approves Bill 5 to Honor Veterans with New License Plate Designs Legislators pass Bill 5 to offer Guam veterans pride in new license plate designs.

Guam lawmakers have united to honor veterans with a groundbreaking bill that introduces new license plate designs, celebrating their sacrifices and service.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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9 months ago

North Carolina House passes baby box bill threatening local Gates County EMS project House Bill 139 could criminalize Gates County's baby box due to staffing requirements.

A new bill in North Carolina threatens to shut down Gates County's beloved baby box, putting vulnerable newborns at risk and igniting a fierce community debate.

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Citizen Portal News Nebraska

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10 months ago

Legislation ensures retail pharmacies can offer delivery services without penalties Retail pharmacies may deliver prescriptions without being removed from pharmacy benefit networks.

Nebraska just passed a groundbreaking law allowing retail pharmacies to deliver prescriptions without losing their benefits network status!

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Citizen Portal News Rhode Island

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10 months ago

Senator advocates for new legislation addressing Block Island's non-owner occupied homes Senator emphasizes importance of non-owner occupied homes for Block Island's year-round economy

New Shoreham's Town Council is grappling with a proposed law that could reshape the future of non-owner-occupied homes and the local economy on Block Island.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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1 year ago

Kentucky General Assembly targets prisoner monitoring device tampering with new legislation Kentucky enacts law to criminalize tampering with prisoner monitoring devices as Class D felony

Kentucky's House Bill 400 is igniting a fierce debate about public safety and the future of electronic monitoring in the criminal justice system.

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 year ago

Community Voices Concerns Over Proposed Fire Risk Legislation in Oregon Local residents express fears about unintended consequences of new fire risk designations and laws.

Deschutes County residents are sounding the alarm over proposed fire risk legislation that could drastically impact property values and safety measures.

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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1 year ago

Thurston County animal rescue highlights positive outcomes for cruelty cases under new law New legislation streamlines animal cruelty case processes ensuring better care and adoptability.

Cali's rescue story is a shining example of how new animal welfare laws are transforming the future for neglected pets in Thurston County.

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