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New Arizona Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • "We look forward to working on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against this predatory real estate practice."
  • "With the passage of SB 1218, the Arizona State Legislature has proven its commitment to protecting homeowners from deceptive and predatory practices.
  • We applaud the Arizona Legislature and Governor Hobbs for taking action to protect vulnerable older adults from deceptive and abusive practices."

New Virginia Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We expect and hope to work on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against such predatory housing practices."
  • "Homeowners in Virginia will now be better protected from misleading and predatory real estate practices," said AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau.

New Nevada Law Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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"The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.

Key Points: 
  • "The property rights of American homebuyers must be protected," said ALTA Vice President of Government Affairs Elizabeth Blosser.
  • The practice preys upon homeowners, offering small cash gifts in exchange for decades-long contracts for the exclusive rights to sell the property.
  • "We look forward to working on similar legislative solutions in other states to help protect homeowners against predatory housing practices."
  • "NLTA members are proud to support and sponsor legislation to protect property rights for Nevada homeowners."

One Touch Make Ready Will Bridge Massachusetts’ Digital Divide, GoNetspeed Testifies

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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The legislation, known as One Touch Make Ready (OTMR), would allow broadband providers to access utility poles and other infrastructure in a single coordinated effort.

Key Points: 
  • The legislation, known as One Touch Make Ready (OTMR), would allow broadband providers to access utility poles and other infrastructure in a single coordinated effort.
  • “We believe that OTMR is a critical step in bridging the digital divide in Central and Western Massachusetts,” said Jaime Hoare, Chief Legal Counsel, GoNetspeed.
  • “By streamlining the permitting process, OTMR will make it faster and easier for GoNetspeed and other broadband providers to deploy high-speed internet service to underserved areas.
  • “This is a common-sense solution that will help to close the digital divide and make Massachusetts a leader in the 21st century economy.”

Purebase is on schedule for installation of calciner.

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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IONE, CA, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purebase Corporation (OTCPK: PUBC), (“Purebase”) a diversified mineral resource company, headquartered in Ione, California.

Key Points: 
  • IONE, CA, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purebase Corporation (OTCPK: PUBC), (“Purebase”) a diversified mineral resource company, headquartered in Ione, California.
  • Purebase Corp is on schedule for the installation of its Phase 1 calciner operations and expects to be in production in the next 60 days.
  • The calciner is the key component for Purebase to produce a metakaolin from their supply of kaolin located in Ione, California.
  • It will be a benefit for California and a win for Purebase.”

Students Build Community Resilience to Natural Hazards (and win $1,000!) in the RISE Challenge

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Monday, May 29, 2023
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DENVER, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Across the country, young people are bringing their creativity and motivation to improve their communities' responses to natural hazards. Earth Force is excited to announce the top winners in the RISE Challenge - a national program to help more young people take action to help their communities become more resilient to natural hazards.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Across the country, young people are bringing their creativity and motivation to improve their communities' responses to natural hazards.
  • Earth Force is excited to announce the top winners in the RISE Challenge - a national program to help more young people take action to help their communities become more resilient to natural hazards.
  • In addition to their advocacy, the Resilience Team planted trees and participated in community events that bring awareness to watershed health.
  • The RISE Challenge is a proven method for young people to participate in these efforts."

3Strands Global Foundation Founder to Testify in Support of Assembly Bill (AB) 1394 To Hold Social Media Platforms Liable for Facilitating, Aiding or Abetting Commercial Sexual Exploitation.

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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The bill was authored by Assembly Member Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and addresses the soaring rates of child sexual abuse and child sex trafficking online.

Key Points: 
  • The bill was authored by Assembly Member Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and addresses the soaring rates of child sexual abuse and child sex trafficking online.
  • The proliferation of online social platforms has given rise to new pathways for human traffickers to exploit individuals.
  • Today Bryant will testify to the Assembly Judiciary Committee to support the passing of AB 1394.
  • 3Strands Global Foundation is a global leader in human trafficking prevention, combating human trafficking through education, employment, and engagement.

Free Admission Campaign Introduces Assembly Bill #A03059 and State Senate Bill #S5265 Calling for Study of New Yorkers' Free Admission Rights

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Free Admission, a campaign seeking to codify the facts of New Yorkers' right to free admission to, and instruction from, the prized museums, zoos, gardens, science and performing art centers and aquarium they subsidize, today announced the introduction of New York State Assembly Bill #A03059 sponsored by Assemblyman Charles D. Fall and State Senate Bill #S5265 sponsored by State Senator Cordell Cleare.

Key Points: 
  • If they are not, the bills call for recommending corrective legislation.
  • Assembly Bill #A03059 and Senate Bill #S5265 aim to dissuade similar Garden campaigns without first clarifying the facts of New Yorkers' rights to free admission to the institutions."
  • The Free Admission campaign launched a petition in support of Bills #A03059 and #S5265.
  • To view and sign Free Admission's petition in support of Assembly Bill #A03059 and #S5265 visit: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/support-free-admission-bill .

State Awards $31 Million to LOSSAN Agency to Enhance Pacific Surfliner Service

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, was awarded $31 million to fund a package of projects that will expand and improve passenger rail service in southern California, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced today.

Key Points: 
  • ORANGE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, was awarded $31 million to fund a package of projects that will expand and improve passenger rail service in southern California, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced today.
  • The TIRCP program is funded through Senate Bill (SB) 1 and is an extension of the state's Cap and Trade program.
  • "We're thankful for the support from CalSTA and the funding provided through SB 1, which will help us with much-needed improvements along the LOSSAN corridor," said LOSSAN Vice Chair Jewel Edson.
  • "This investment will allow us to continue expanding and growing our service on the historically second-busiest intercity passenger rail corridor in the nation."

California Judge Grants Injunction to NCLA Clients, Halts Implementation of Law Censoring Doctors

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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He held that plaintiffs have standing to bring a legal challenge, and enjoined implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 2098 in California.

Key Points: 
  • He held that plaintiffs have standing to bring a legal challenge, and enjoined implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 2098 in California.
  • At oral argument on Monday, January 23, NCLA argued the term “contemporary scientific consensus” is undefined in the law and undefinable as a matter of logic.
  • COVID-19 is a quickly evolving area of science that in many aspects eludes consensus.”
    NCLA commends Judge Shubb for safeguarding our clients’ rights to free speech by enjoining this vague law.
  • NCLA is pleased the Court recognized all the problems with AB2098 and enjoined this unconstitutional law.”