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Louisiana Leads the Way in Effective Age Verification with Digital ID Program

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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – Age verification laws on the internet are undergoing significant changes as more states seek to implement stricter measures. Since 2023, nine states in the U.S. have passed laws requiring websites with a significant amount of content deemed “harmful to minors” to incorporate third-party age verification systems. While these laws primarily target pornography websites, some states are now extending the regulations to social media platforms. However, the effectiveness of these laws has been limited. In most states, companies have opted for geoblocking or restricting access to their websites instead of implementing age … Read more

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Program Allowing Importation of Canadian-Approved Drugs Into the U.S.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a proposal that allows for the importation of Canadian-approved pharmaceuticals into the United States. This marks the first time that a program of its kind has been implemented, enabling a state to import drugs approved by a foreign regulator. The program, known as the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP), allows U.S. states or tribes to apply for approval to import drugs that were initially approved by Health Canada instead of the FDA. Florida is the first state to receive FDA approval for … Read more

FDA Program Allows Importation of Health Canada-Approved Drugs, Opening New Opportunities for Pharmaceutical Access

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Miami, Florida – The importation of drugs approved by Health Canada into the United States may become a reality under a new program established by the FDA. Recently, the FDA approved a proposal for the Section 804 Importation Program (SIP) in Florida, making it the first state to receive approval for importing pharmaceuticals approved by a foreign regulator. This groundbreaking move could pave the way for other states, like Colorado, to seek FDA approval for similar programs. While the availability of Canadian-approved drugs in the US is promising, it presents unique challenges for foreign manufacturers … Read more

City of Columbia Takes Action In Response to Recycling Program Lawsuit

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COLUMBIA, Missouri – The City of Columbia is facing a lawsuit over its recycling program. Allegations against the city claim that it violated multiple state laws related to waste management and recycling. The lawsuit was filed by a local advocacy group that is concerned about the city’s handling of recyclable materials. According to the lawsuit, Columbia’s recycling program fails to comply with state regulations and does not meet the standards set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The advocacy group argues that the city has been mixing recyclable materials with non-recyclable waste, resulting in … Read more