PLI Bulletin
Flavored Tobacco, Opportunity Zones, SNAP Cuts and More
Posted on December 18, 2019
Flavored Tobacco Products Prohibition Act: The State of Massachusetts has banned flavored tobacco products—both flavored tobacco and vapes. The Flavored Tobacco Products Prohibition Act does the same in a simple format. Overwhelmingly, these flavors...
It’s the Economy, Criminal Records, Robocalls and More
Posted on December 4, 2019
Protection Against Robocalls Act: Americans everywhere are subjected to innumerable unwanted robocalls and telephone scams. Earlier this year, the State of Maine enacted legislation to do something about it. The Protection Against Robocalls Act,...
Sick Leave, Urban Greening, 2020 Narrative and More
Posted on November 20, 2019
Paid Sick Leave Act: Millions of Americans do not have access to a single paid sick day if they become sick or need time to take care of a sick child or elderly parent....
Minimum Wage, Popular Bills, Free Markets and More
Posted on November 7, 2019
Fair Minimum Wage Act: With the exception of a few states and cities that have really dealt with the issue, like IL, NJ, NY, MA, MD, Seattle and Washington, DC, it is both good...
Basic rules, Credit Checks, Tobacco Control and More
Posted on October 23, 2019
No Credit Checks in Employment Act: It has become fairly routine for employers to check the credit history of job applicants and employees, even though it has nothing to do with job performance. The...
Climate Solutions, Ransomware Attacks, Media Lies and More
Posted on October 10, 2019
Safe Schools Act: The Safe Schools Act, which could be enacted by states, counties, localities or school boards, would deter harassment, intimidation and bullying in K-12 schools by creating laying down clear educational policies....
White Supremacy, American Democracy, Repro Rights and More
Posted on September 25, 2019
Resolution Condemning White Supremacy: Just two days ago, the city of Boise, Idaho unanimously adopted a Resolution Condemning White Supremacy and denouncing bias and hate in all of its forms. If Boise can do...
Digital Disinformation, Affordable Universities, Progressive Values and More
Posted on September 11, 2019
Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act: The Access to Public Services for Non-English Speakers Act would require a city, county or state to take reasonable steps to make translations available so that...
Rules of Persuasion, Protecting Immigrants, Gender Equity and More
Posted on August 28, 2019
Immigrant Tenant Protection Act: Based on a new law enacted in Illinois, the Immigrant Tenant Protection Act prohibits a landlord from disclosing or threatening to disclose, or attempting eviction, based on a tenant’s immigration...
Assault Weapons, Community Schools, Facial Recognition and More
Posted on August 15, 2019
Community Services Ombudsman Act: At the city, county and state levels, nonprofit organizations provide a great deal of the social services that residents need. The Community Service Ombudsman Act creates an office of ombudsman whose job...