Read Top Government > Legislative Headlines and Articles from http://governmentprnews.com en-us http://governmentprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/arizona-turning-off-the-lights-on-photo-enforcement-cameras-163104.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In September of 2008, photo enforcement cameras went up across highways throughout Arizona. Less than two years later, they are being taken down. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/child-victims-act-defeated-in-new-york-163101.htm Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The New York State Senate defeated for the fifth time the bill known as the Child Victims Act, which would allow child abuse victims to file claims against predators after the time now allowed by law. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/roberts-law-group-pllc-adds-more-criminal-law-experience-with-new-associate-jesse-scharff-161043.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has added more criminal law experience to its legal team with the addition of associate Jesse Scharff. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/rewriting-miranda-eroding-the-right-to-remain-silent-162236.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Through heavy exposure in print and visual media, the vast majority of Americans are well aware of their "right to remain silent" upon arrest. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/alls-fair-proposal-would-make-divorcing-parents-equals-162237.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT No one gets married intending to someday get divorced. Divorce is a difficult, emotional experience, especially when it involves children. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/manufactured-housing-associations-and-publications-urge-critical-changes-to-fhfa-rule-162225.htm Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Two associations and two publications teamed up this week to encourage changes to a proposed rule at the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) that would increase financing for the most affordable type of housing. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/schwarzenegger-endorses-chelseas-law-161326.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On April 20, 2010, Governor Schwarzenegger endorsed California Assembly Bill 1844, named "Chelsea's Law," designed to strengthen criminal penalties for sexual offenders. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/the-michigan-social-security-disability-process-and-its-pitfalls-161329.htm Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Michigan residents waiting for the Social Security Administration to decide on their benefits face a backlog among the nation's worst. Qualified aid can make the process easier and faster. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/roberts-admitted-to-practice-before-united-states-supreme-court-161024.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT A. Patrick Roberts, a local criminal defense attorney and founder of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/orlando-personal-injury-attorney-melvin-wright-receives-three-major-accolades-from-his-peers-in-the-legal-community-161031.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter is proud to announce that Orlando personal injury attorney Melvin Wright has recently received three major honors from his peers in the legal community. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/megans-law-helpline-expands-into-north-carolina-160933.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Megan's Law Helpline and the Sex Offender Registration Tips (SORT) allows community members to report potential sex offender violations. It has recently expanded into North Carolina. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/a-new-sexting-bill-in-the-ohio-legislature-160934.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT New Ohio legislation is aimed at reducing the harmful effects of teen sexting. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/mercury-waste-regulations-protecting-people-the-environment-and-companies-best-interests-157027.htm Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Improper disposal of mercury-containing products may result in severe financial penalties, criminal prosecution and long-term liability for companies. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/gay-couples-cant-marry-in-texas-but-can-they-divorce-there-160432.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Texas courts are grappling with complex legal issues in two same-sex divorce cases. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/consequences-of-being-a-convicted-sexual-offender-160433.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT The general public's opinion about sex offenders living in residential neighborhoods is negative, to say the least. Read more about the difficulties they face after being released from prison. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/dna-testing-and-the-presumption-of-innocence-in-north-carolina-160436.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In response to new federal funding, the North Carolina Attorney General wants new laws to require all felony arrestees to provide DNA samples. Such a law has significant constitutional concerns. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/florida-bill-seeks-to-further-limit-sex-offender-proximity-to-children-160434.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed a recent bill that targeted criminals convicted of sex-related crimes. Learn more about who the new law affects. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/north-carolina-sbi-lab-under-review-what-does-it-mean-for-prisoners-160435.htm Sun, 11 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT With mounting concerns about North Carolina SBI Lab's results, Attorney General Roy Cooper ordered an external review of the state crime lab in 2010. Some prisoners want to have their cases reviewed. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/pennsylvania-supreme-court-rejects-child-porn-sentencing-enhancements-160104.htm Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Pennsylvania's Supreme Court decides that a first-time child pornography conviction is not subject to second-offense punishments even if multiple counts are involved. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/berman-russo-wins-supreme-court-appeal-expanding-rights-of-injured-workers-159781.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT In June 2010, the South Windsor law firm of Berman and Russo won an appeal before the Connecticut Supreme Court that will make it easier for workers suffering from occupational disease or repetitive trauma claims to obtain benefits. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/7/magnificent-chief-magistrate-earns-a-seat-with-stanford-whos-who-159778.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Romelle L. Green Jr. has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his outstanding work in the Legal Services Industry. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/possible-government-regulations-may-allow-onsite-treatment-of-mercury-wastes-157024.htm Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT On-site treatment options of mercury wastes will provide a solution to eliminate pollution and save costs. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/ronnie-lee-gardner-executed-by-firing-squad-in-utah-159290.htm Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Utah murderer Ronnie Lee Gardner was recently executed by firing squad. Some advocates urge that the death penalty should be abolished because it is costly, ineffective and prone to error. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/07/healthcare-reform-perspective-from-indiana-physicians-159037.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT Alexander Stemer, MD, President and CEO of Medical Specialists Centers of Indiana, comments on healthcare reform legislation and what it will mean for physicians and patients in Indiana and across the country. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/grossman-attorneys-at-law-a-us-admiralty-maritime-law-firm-encourages-passage-of-the-security-protections-on-liability-act-spill-act-to-protect-american-families-and-not-ration-justice-158463.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT George Washington, who commanded our troops in the Revolutionary War against the British, once said: "the due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government". What would he say about rationing of justice in favor of BP? http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/us-supreme-court-holds-an-accused-must-speak-to-remain-silent-158000.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT In Berghuis v. Thompkins, the Supreme Court made it clear that a person accused of a crime must explicitly invoke the right to remain silent; merely remaining silent is insufficient. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/supreme-court-narrows-right-to-remain-silent-158207.htm Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court narrowed the parameters of the Miranda decision, asserting that criminal suspects must now explicitly state to police that they're invoking their right to remain silent. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/arizona-passes-new-immigration-law-157616.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Arizona's notorious new immigration law is certain to trigger Constitutional challenges. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/the-motor-vehicle-safety-act-of-2010-157614.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT On the heels of Toyota's safety problems comes the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/deep-water-horizon-oil-rig-disaster-focuses-need-to-repeal-limitation-of-liability-act-157975.htm Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT If the owners of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig, Transocean Ltd's Petition for Limitation of Liability is successful, Transocean may be able to limit their liability for the casualty to just 26.7 million dollars. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/academic-internists-release-principles-for-medicare-gme-reform-157058.htm Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) released Thursday, June 17, 2010, a set of principles that outlines the shortfalls of Medicare's financing of graduate medical education (GME) and proposes recommendations to address these concerns. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/6/suzanne-messina-forges-ahead-with-mission-to-listen-to-constituents-and-put-their-issues-forward-in-broome-county-157007.htm Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Suzanne Messina discusses her roles as a politician and teacher with Cambridge Who's Who http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/automotive-recyclers-association-reaffirms-call-for-lawmaker-review-156866.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cash intensive nature of motor vehicle sales make them vulnerable to criminal activities. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/managed-care-company-caresource-names-mark-r-chilson-executive-vice-president-and-general-counsel-156881.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mark R. Chilson named EVP and general counsel to oversee legal matters for CareSource healthcare companies. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/johnston-mclamb-wins-contract-for-correspondence-management-at-dept-of-commerce-155436.htm Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Johnston McLamb a contract to provide proper electronic management of its controlled correspondence. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/frazer-coogans-solicitors-welcome-regulation-of-nonlawyer-will-writers-155007.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT Leading Ayrshire lawyer Norman Geddes, senior partner at Ayr-based Frazer Coogans Solicitors, has welcomed proposed new legislation by the Scottish Parliament which will regulate the activities of non-lawyer will writers in Scotland. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/new-uigea-law-will-cost-us-banks-not-internet-poker-players-or-poker-rooms-154514.htm Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT "The good news is that this (Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act [UIGEA]) is only going to cost banks a lot of money. The regulations don't actually do anything, except make work for gaming lawyers." http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/06/layers-of-protection-packaging-used-fluorescent-lamps-153384.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT The only package of those tested that effectively contained mercury vapor below permissible exposure levels was a double box featuring a foil-plastic laminate bag. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/study-documents-mercury-vapor-emission-levels-and-need-for-safer-packaging-storage-and-transportation-of-used-fluorescent-lamps-153382.htm Sat, 29 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT There is a need for additional research to quantify emissions from various types of packaging. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/unregulated-internet-automobile-sales-are-a-ticking-time-bomb-153100.htm Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Automotive recyclers association pushes lawmakers to close loopholes and to review outdated vehicle regulations. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/texas-rural-healthcare-continues-to-struggle-amidst-federal-debate-152937.htm Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals provides advocacy and support through vision and legislation reform. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/dods-research-reveals-almost-half-the-mps-in-new-parliament-are-from-just-one-generationgeneration-jones-152977.htm Wed, 26 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT A significant number of MPs in the new parliament were born between the years 1955 and 1967. Social commentator and expert on generations, Jonathan Pontell describes the characteristics of this generation and why it matters that it is in power now. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/the-adam-walsh-acts-effect-on-texas-sex-offender-registration-152024.htm Mon, 24 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Texas must comply with the Adam Walsh Act's sex offender registry guidelines or face federal funding cuts. But many argue that it is too broad, including offenses that are not sexual in nature. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/revolution-51st-century-by-ross-gallen-152410.htm Sat, 22 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT This is the novel feared by the Obama Administration because it dares to show ordinary Americans, in unvarnished terms, and what happens when Muslim extremists unleash a nuclear fire storm on the United States. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/health-safety-and-environmental-risks-of-mercury-vapor-151924.htm Fri, 21 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Mercury--also know as quicksilver--is a naturally-occurring element that does not break down. It is found in very small amounts in oceans, rocks, and soil. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/wisconsins-treatment-of-17yearold-offenders-faces-scrutiny-151708.htm Thu, 20 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Approximately 30,000 17-year-olds are arrested in Wisconsin each year. If they're charged with a crime, they're charged as adults. Wisconsin is 1 of 12 states that charge every 17-year-old as adults. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/netmovers-expect-surge-in-venders-as-hips-are-set-to-be-suspended-151578.htm Wed, 19 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT An order to abolish Home Information Packs (HIPs) has been signed and is ready to be passed through parliament with an announcement for their suspension due this week. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/05/congressional-legislators-recognize-need-for-more-ibs-research-151204.htm Mon, 17 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT Bipartisan resolution introduced in U.S. House of Representatives expresses need for further study of the functional gastrointestinal disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/04/us-doctors-traveling-abroad-to-treat-american-medical-tourists-149033.htm Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT California based Global Medical Excellence (GME) sets a new benchmark. Innovative arrangement with U.S doctors to treat U.S patients in International Hospitals of U.S. quality standards. GME patients to pay less than 25% of the U.S. cost of surgery. http://governmentprnews.com/government_legislative_articles/2010/04/legalizing-marijuana-in-california-the-debate-continues-148012.htm Sat, 24 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT An initiative to legalize marijuana will appear on CA's November ballot. Supporters emphasize that legalization will raise revenue. Opponents argue that legalization will lead to an increase in crime.