Implementation

From Pain to Progress: New Gun Violence Prevention Laws Set for Implementation on May 14th

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – New gun violence prevention laws are set to take effect on May 14, aiming to address the rising concerns surrounding gun violence. State and national leaders recently gathered virtually, bringing together almost 1,000 participants, to discuss the implementation of these bills. The laws include provisions for safe storage, universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, and a ban on firearm possession for individuals convicted of domestic violence. Supporters of the legislation emphasize the need for stronger measures to ensure public safety. During the virtual seminar, survivors shared their stories and expressed their … Read more

Texas Civil Rights Groups Seek Injunction to Halt Implementation of Controversial Immigration Enforcement Law

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Austin, Texas – The ACLU of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project have requested a federal judge to intervene and block the implementation of a new law in Texas that criminalizes unauthorized entry into the state. This legal action comes after the same groups previously filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law, which was signed by Governor Greg Abbott last month. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is set to take effect on March 5th. It grants local and state law enforcement the power to arrest and detain individuals suspected of … Read more

Impax Asset Management Expresses Frustration Over Complexity and Delay in Implementation of Biden’s Climate Law, Leading to Enrichment of Middlemen

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Washington, D.C. – Impax Asset Management, one of the world’s largest green investment managers, has expressed frustration with certain aspects of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. The Inflation Reduction Act, which was introduced in mid-2022, was initially touted as a game-changer, but Impax now argues that the legislation contains too many obstacles that hinder its implementation and benefit intermediaries at the expense of green projects. Charlie Donovan, senior economic adviser at Impax and a professor at the University of Washington, criticized the clean-energy tax credits of the IRA for being overly complex and not … Read more