Alliance Submits Comments on Market-Dominant Price Changes
The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on May 9 on the USPS Notice of Market-Dominant Price Changes.
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House Workforce Protection Subcommittee Holds Hearing
The U.S. House Workforce Protection Subcommittee held a hearing on May 6 examining the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act to consider how it might be improved to benefit injured federal workers while also protecting taxpayers from waste, fraud and abuse.
New Jersey Labor Department Proposes New Independent Contractor Rules
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has filed a notice of proposal for new proposed rules
Department of Labor Ceases Enforcement of Independent Contractor Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on May 1 that ‌it would cease enforcement of its 2024 Final Rule regarding independent
Introduction of the USPS SERVES US Act
Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO) introduced the USPS SERVES US Act (H.R. 3004) on April 24. The USPS Services Enhancement and
Senate Resolution Tie
S.J. Resolution 49, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), ended in a tie vote of 49-49 on April 30.
Under Secretary for International Trade Update
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 to favorably report the nomination of William Kimmitt to be the Under Secretary for International Trade at the Department of Commerce on April 29.
California Senate Committee Advances Bill to Curtail Abusive CIPA Lawsuits
On Tuesday, April 29th, the California Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously voted to advance SB 690, which seeks to close a
News/Media Alliance Joins Amicus Brief in Gopher Media v. Melone
On March 24, 2025, the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief led by RCFP in Gopher Media LLC v. Melone, on appeal from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Iowa Senate Unanimously Passes House File 472, Providing Anti-SLAPP Protections
On Wednesday, April 16th, the Iowa Senate unanimously passed House File 472, which provides anti-SLAPP protections against lawsuits aimed at limiting the constitutional freedoms of speech and press.