Public Policy & Government News

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With mega-events set to bring tens of millions of visitors through Los Angeles International Airport, a damning new report reveals that Flying Food Group (FFG) — a company that caters food for international airlines at LAX — has systematically violated the labor rights of over 700 workers who make international travel possible. The report, Lax Standards: Assessing Flying Food Group LLC's Labor Practices under International Labor Standards, was authored by Deborah G...

HALIFAX, NS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Concerns are growing over continued uncertainty surrounding whether city council will maintain funding for school librarians in the upcoming school year. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 5047 President Shelley McNeil is calling on councillors to publicly clarify their position before staffing and school planning decisions are affected. “School librarians are not extras,” said McNeil. “They are part of the learning infrastructure students rely on ever...

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Judge William C. Bryson selected to receive prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Federal Circuit....

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Predictive intelligence company, Anadyr Horizon, today announced the launch of Red Horizon, a new premium subscription tier that gives organizations unlimited access to its North Star platform – an ASI-powered simulation system designed to model how real-world decisions cascade into geopolitical crises. Delivered through the North Star platform, Red Horizon provides continuous access to agent-based simulations powered by Agentic Systems Intelligence (ASI); custom scen...

ROSEBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL), a leading vertically integrated producer and distributor of renewable natural gas (RNG) welcomed Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) to its Sapphire RNG facility at the Sampson County Landfill in Roseboro, North Carolina. The visit included a tour of the facility and a meeting with OPAL Fuels Co-Chief Executive Officer Adam Comora to discuss the role of domestic RNG production in strengthening American energy security, supporting Eas...

HALIFAX-KJIPUKTUK, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long term care workers represented by CUPE and government representatives bargained early into morning today; however, no deal was reached. “It’s disappointing. We went to the table, presenting two counter offers with different wages that would bring our lowest paid workers closer to a living wage, but were met with little movement,” said CUPE Long Term Care Coordinator Kim Cail. “The new offer, which expires in 2028, was better than the last, bu...

BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Employment Confederation’s 59th Annual Conference to Address Critical Global Labour Market Concerns...

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIGS, Inc. (NYSE: FIGS), the global leading healthcare apparel brand, today announced a long-term partnership with Noah Wyle, Emmy-award winning executive producer and actor. Together, FIGS and Wyle will work to address the most urgent challenges facing the healthcare workforce — including fair compensation, mental health support, workplace safety and administrative burden. The partnership builds on FIGS’ advocacy efforts over the past several years, inclu...

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Peraton today announced the appointment of Gabe Camarillo as president of its Defense sector in its latest move to strengthen its top executive leadership team and accelerate growth. This strategic appointment underscores Peraton’s unwavering dedication to the warfighter and reinforces its commitment to delivering solutions that incorporate advanced tools and technology with its deep domain and mission knowledge. Bringing more than two decades of government service...

HALIFAX, NS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long term care workers represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and government representatives have agreed to return to the bargaining table this afternoon, following 4 weeks of strike. “We’re happy to hear that the government is willing to get back to the table,” said Long Term and Community Care Committee Chair Christa Sweeney. “We look forward to negotiating in good faith and reaching a deal that everyone can be happy with.” CUPE and the governme...