Programs

Michigan Leads Legal Challenge Against Federal Energy Department’s New Funding Policy, Citing Risks to State Programs

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan has joined a coalition of more than a dozen states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy over a recent policy directive regarding federal funding for state energy efficiency programs. The policy, issued in May, aims to modify reimbursement rates for costs associated with these programs, prompting concerns among state officials. Federal support typically helps states cover indirect expenses, including staff salaries and office supplies. Previously, states could negotiate reimbursement rates, allowing for a maximum charge of up to 15% of a project’s total funding. However, the newly … Read more

San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

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San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Secure the Future of Hospital-at-Home Programs Amid Growing Demand for Flexible Care

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Washington, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is rallying support for a new bill aimed at extending hospital-at-home programs, offering a lifeline to health systems and patients who have come to rely on this model of care. The legislation, spearheaded by Senators Raphael Warnock, a Democrat from Georgia, and Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, proposes to prolong federal waivers that have allowed hospitals to deliver acute care in patients’ homes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government relaxed regulations surrounding hospital-at-home programs, leading to a significant uptake in their usage. Warnock and … Read more

Federal Judge Overturns Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order as New Hampshire Faces Funding Cuts to Social Programs

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Concord, N.H. — A federal judge has issued a ruling that prevents the enforcement of President Trump’s executive order aimed at altering birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and individuals with temporary legal status. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about the impact of federal and state funding cuts on various social programs. The ruling emphasizes the legal protections surrounding citizenship rights in the U.S. and signifies a substantial pushback against initiatives perceived to limit those rights. The court’s decision is viewed as a significant victory for advocates defending birthright citizenship and may … Read more