Public Policy & Government News

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the “Company”), healthcare’s leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, today announced a voluntary agreement with the Trump Administration to improve access to medicines and lower costs for millions of American patients. The joint agreement meets the requests laid out by President Trump to the industry and provides the Company’s pharmaceutical products an exemption from tariffs1. “Today’s agreement shows that when...

FARMINGTON, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) is proud to announce the completion of the first 15 home solar installations funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for NTEC’s Navajo Sun Power! program. The DOE awarded NTEC $2.6 million in 2024 to support the company's installation of solar units on 125 Navajo homes in rural parts of the Navajo Nation over the next five years. The DOE will cover 75 of the installations and NTEC will cover the cost for the rema...

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that it has launched a plug-in solar system testing and certification program, establishing a clear, dedicated testing framework that will help provide a pathway for the safer adoption of this energy generation technology. The new program is an evaluation based on UL 3700, the Outline of Investigation for Interactive Plug-In Photovoltaic Equipment and Systems. It defines const...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accel Entertainment, (NYSE: ACEL) (“Accel” or “the Company”), a leading locals-focused gaming operator partnering with small businesses, local communities, and state governments to provide entertaining, convenient, and safe gaming experiences nationwide, is evaluating the potential to bring its distributed gaming and local entertainment model to the city of Chicago following recent public announcements regarding the possible introduction of Video Gaming Terminals (“VGT...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krishnan Suthanthiran, President and Founder of TeamBest Global Companies and Kitsault Energy (KE), has outlined a bold, long-term vision to strengthen Canada’s energy independence, expand access to Asian markets, and elevate Canada’s role as a global energy leader. At a pivotal moment for Canada’s economic and geopolitical future, the proposal calls for the development of a dedicated energy pipeline corridor, export terminal, and advanced fuel manufacturing facilit...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Valeo 2022-2025 Labor & Employment Law Firm Hourly Rate Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Valeo 2022 – 2025 Labor & Employment Law Firm Hourly Rate Report details the average hourly rates of Attorneys and Support Staff at law firms practicing Labor & Employment in the AMLAW 200 and smaller (by annual revenue) firms. Using state of the art software, AI and expert legal research, the Valeo Legal Pricing Platform identifies,...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new study from the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab and the AHF Global Public Health Institute sheds light on why public trust broke down during the COVID-19 pandemic—and what can be done to rebuild it before the next health emergency. Drawing on interviews with government, academic, and private-sector leaders across Florida, the study found that distrust in public health grew due to a lack of transparency, political tensions, and inconsistent communication...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at CES, Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), a leading innovator of purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services, announced it was selected as a winner in this year’s CES Picks Awards. Oshkosh Corporation was recognized within the TWICE category for its Collision Avoidance Mitigation System (CAMS). The Picks Awards recognize and celebrate brands at the forefront of innovation, honoring standout products and creative solutions. Judged by industry experts, the awar...

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens for Judicial Fairness recognizes the announced retirement of Justice Karen L. Valihura as a significant moment for Delaware’s judiciary. Justice Valihura earned widespread respect for her principled commitment to statutory interpretation, judicial restraint, and respect for the limits of judicial authority. Throughout her tenure, she emphasized that courts must apply the law as written and avoid substituting judicial judgment for lawful business and s...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NaphCare proudly congratulates Dr. Darrelle Knight on her appointment to the Institutional Non-hospital seat on the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, effective January 1, 2026. The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy is a nine-member governing body that provides leadership and oversight for pharmacy practice in Alabama. Its responsibilities include licensure of pharmacy professionals and facilities, establishment of professional standards, and ensuring the safe and...