Hochul Signs Law That Penalizes Companies for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The measure will seek to raise funds to pay for some of the damage caused by extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent because of the combustion of fossil fuels.
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What to know about the newest bills Biden signed into law
President Biden celebrated the holidays with a bill-signing blitz on Christmas Eve. The 50 measures becoming law include the "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act," championed by Paris Hilton, the ...CBS News - 10h -
Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.CBS News - 2d -
People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away—or Be Penalized
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U.K. to Consult Auto Industry on Zero-Emission Transition Plan
The U.K. government is calling on manufacturers for their views on how to end the sale of new cars with combustion engines from 2030.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Hochul signs law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for natural disaster cleanup
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Thursday signed a law that will require companies responsible for large amounts of planet-warming pollution to contribute to climate damage repair efforts. Under ...The Hill - 14h -
Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, here are some of the highlights
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, including one that formally makes the bald eagle the country's official bird. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has ...CBS News - 16h -
Bills' Hamlin-backed HEARTS Act signed into law
President Biden has signed into law a Damar Hamlin-backed bill that aims to improve access to resources for heart health. The Bills safety suffered a cardiac arrest in January 2023 and resumed ...ESPN - 1d -
Damar Hamlin-supported HEARTS Act signed into law, aims to improve access to resources for heart health
The law provides grants to schools for purchases including automated external defibrillators, CPR and AED trainingCBS Sports - 1d -
EU burns through gas storage at fastest rate since energy crisis
Colder weather and lower seaborne imports increase reliance on stored gasFinancial Times - 3d
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