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This is yet another example of the misinformation campaign funded by big tech to try to kill KOSA. The author argues in this piece that the "severability" language in KOSA shows that the Senators know the legislation is unconstitutional. Here is my response: Below is the "severability" language in the federal privacy bill that SIIA and Big Tech supported. So, under your logic, SIIA was supporting a bill that was "poorly written" and that "congressional staffers and committee lawyers, rather than the actual senators themselves—are already aware of the [constitutional issues] inherent in the text itself." SEC. 405. SEVERABILITY. "If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances, shall not be affected by the invalidation." Severability clauses are very common in federal legislation. So, the fact that KOSA includes a severability clause is not a valid reason to oppose the legislation. That is why over 200+ child safety groups, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, strongly support the KOSA legislation. #kosa #protectkids #childsafety #onlinesafety #passkosa #siia
First Amendment issues with #KOSA exposed ⬇️ "...the federal government is taking a good idea (protection of kids) and ending up empowering (yet another) set of taxpayer-funded bureaus and agencies that will determine, in the end, what they will and won’t 'protect' our children (and us) from. Decades from now, you can be sure the agency will have expanded its reach to include ideas that most definitely aren’t harmful." Read more here.
VIEWPOINT | First Amendment must come first, keep kids truly safe from intrusive Senate bill
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Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for one of the most consequential cases for our democracy this year. Murthy v. Missouri challenges if federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or FBI can work with social media companies to address threats such as foreign interference in our elections or to stop the spread of harmful misinformation online. This case arose from allegations that the government's communication with social media platforms regarding election interference and COVID-19 misinformation violated the First Amendment. However, social media companies themselves have actively sought collaborations with government entities in order to combat foreign interference in U.S. elections and address misinformation. Cutting off government communication with social media companies would be an extreme decision that could significantly undermine national security and Americans’ safety. In yesterday's arguments for Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court seemed to recognize the grave national security and public health risks associated with the claim that the federal government should be nearly barred from engaging with social media. The plaintiffs’ all-or-nothing stance was criticized for its potential to severely limit the government's ability to share accurate information about national security, voting, and crucial public health guidance. Especially in an election year, the stakes for election integrity, public safety, and U.S. democracy could not be higher. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sat down with Center for American Progress experts recently to explain the huge ramifications of this case.
Free Speech or Free Rein? How Murthy v. Missouri Became a Soapbox for Misinformation Advocacy
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It’s hard to believe that we're already more than halfway through 2024. 🤯 Thirty-three states have already finished up their legislative work, and four states didn’t meet at all in 2024 — that leaves just 13 state legislatures that are still in their 2024 regular legislative sessions. As #governmentrelations and #advocacy teams assess the impacts of their respective legislative sessions, and hopefully also getting some rest, state legislators are turning their attention towards the campaign trail. In this blog, we take a high-level look at some of the work accomplished so far in 2024 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02Dczbb0
Legislative Sessions Recap: January-June 2024 - Plural Policy
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🚍 Check out the latest Government Affairs and Policy Report from the American Bus Association! 📝 Discover updates on critical legislative developments, policy changes, and advocacy efforts impacting the bus and motorcoach industry. Stay informed and engaged with the issues that matter most! #BusIndustry #PolicyUpdate #Advocacy #TransportationNews https://lnkd.in/gRxF9jQ6
Government Affairs and Policy Report – July 2024 - ABA News Center
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Congress is looking at a fiscal commission to potentially reduce federal benefits. The full post is on the NARFE FEDHuB page but you need to be a NARFE member. If active or retired please look to join www.narfe.org #narfe @narfe Oppose H.R. 5779 and S. 3262 to Protect Your Benefits Legislation currently before Congress, H.R. 5779 and S. 3262, proposes the establishment of a fiscal commission that could cause potential cuts to federal benefits, Social Security, and Medicare. NARFE opposes these bills due to their potentially profound implications for the federal community. This commission would delegate considerable congressional powers to a select group of leadership-appointed members. This deviation from traditional legislative practices undermines the principle of democratic accountability and could lead to decisions that might not fully reflect the broader interests and values of the American people, especially federal employees and retirees. Efforts to establish a fiscal commission are gaining steam, and congressional leaders are considering including the language of H.R. 5779 and S. 3262 in upcoming government funding bills. We need your immediate help to urge your representatives to oppose H.R. 5779/S.3262. It is vital that our lawmakers understand the potential negative impacts this bill could have on the livelihood of the federal community. NARFE National President William "Bill" Shackelford wrote to the members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, urging the committee to advance H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). The letter comes amidst a push from NARFE's grassroots and direct advocacy – in coordination with congressional and organizational allies – to progress efforts to address WEP and GPO further through the congressional process. In November, the committee held a hearing on the topic, and the repeal bill now boasts 304 cosponsors in the House, 2nd most in all of Congress.
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I hesitated to post this for a hot minute. Even with a pause, I feel compelled to share my thoughts in response to a press release issued earlier this week by the Oregon Senate Republican Caucus titled "Oregon Senate Republicans to Introduce Legislation to Better Protect Oregonians by Reforming Sanctuary Laws." I have a short fuse for masquerading the court of public opinion for actual public policy. Oregonians have overwhelmingly supported sanctuary state laws since 1987 -- and again in 2021 -- to avoid the kind of spurious anti-immigrant rhetoric used by the state's Senate Republican Caucus. As an immigrant, a business owner and a resident of Central Oregon, I know firsthand the important role immigrants play in making communities better, both culturally and economically. Instead of celebrating how Oregon benefits from welcoming new residents, the Caucus' broad inflammatory and dangerous misrepresentations of immigrants serve no other purpose than to be a sound byte to bolster their own reelection campaigns. While the Washington County court cases referenced in the release are tragic, both the District Attorney and the Republican Caucus are using singular, isolated actions by individuals to call into question the value of all immigrants in our state. Those are bully tactics intended to stoke fear, nothing less. If indeed the Caucus members were aiming for justice, they could start by applying the same standard to their own national leader's criminal record instead of pursuing narratives that only harm and divide entire communities. I expect more from civil servants, regardless of party. For anyone wanting to read the drivel posing as a policy priority, see it here: https://shorturl.at/FcUVa
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✅ You know what a positive impact your business has on the communities you serve, whether from the standpoint of jobs, local tax revenue, or benefits to the people who enjoy your products or services. 🫣 Too often, however, these stories are lost or shoved to the side when lawmakers consider new regulations and legislations — even when your employees, business operations, and customers will be directly affected. 📥 Download the VoterVoice (Part of FiscalNote) e-book to learn how you can educate employees and customers on pending legislation and regulation and ultimately sway policymakers to vote in your favor. https://fnlink.co/47bJnYH #regulation #legislation #advocacy #publicpolicy #policymakers
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There has been a lot going on in the community association world these past few weeks. One thing that may have slipped by is the NJ Appellate Division's decision regarding the Radburn regulations. For those who may not have been aware, the Community Associations Institute-New Jersey Chapter challenged some of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs's Radburn regulations, which were issued way back in 2020. While the Appellate Division did not rule completely in CAI-NJ's favor, there are a few important things from this decision to be aware of: 1. Voting in Open Meetings - the Appellate Division overturned the regulation that required all votes to occur during open meetings, meaning that association boards can again vote in closed/executive session concerning matters excluded by statute (such as collections, litigation, attorney-client privileged information, etc.). 2. Tallying of Election Ballots - the Appellate Division clarified that tallying of ballots only involves counting votes; it does not involve reconciling members' standing, authenticating signatures, or allocating votes. This clarifies that the "qualifying" of election ballots does not need to occur publicly. 3. Board Seat Reserved for Affordable Unit Owners - the Appellate Division reversed the regulation requiring each association with affordable housing to reserve one (1) seat on the Board for election by the affordable unit owners. As always, if you have questions about this decision or the Radburn requirements in general, please feel free to reach out. And if you are interested in the Court's full opinion, here is a link: https://lnkd.in/ez69fQki
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The Nebraska Legislature has lots of exciting legislation up this week, and we need you to write letters! LB 937 Caregiver Tax Credit (Bostar) Provides tax credits for Caregivers for a variety of expenditures (Comments Due Thursday at 8 am) https://lnkd.in/gti2Z6nh LB 896 Change Provisions to Telehealth (Ballard) Makes it easier to access telehealth which is vital for rural communities (Comments Due Friday at 8 am) https://lnkd.in/gCKMKc5R LB 1025 Adopt the Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Support Act (Bostar) Provides tax credits to employers and staff to encourage employment (Comments Due Friday at 8 am) https://lnkd.in/gVefYUU4 Please act to help support people with disabilities! Reminder of How to Submit Comments If you are not testifying in person at a public hearing on a bill or resolution and would like to submit written comments to be included in the official hearing record as an exhibit, you will find a link to submit your comments online on the chamber viewer page for each bill or resolution. Comments are allowed once a bill has been scheduled for public hearing and must be submitted and verified prior to 8:00 a.m. CST on the morning of the public hearing to be included in the official hearing record. The comments submitted online and verified prior to the deadline and identified as comments for the public hearing record will be the only method for submission of official hearing record comments other than testifying in person. Letters and comments submitted via email or hand-delivered will no longer be included as part of the hearing record although they are a viable option for communicating your views with an individual senator. If you have a position comment for the public hearing record on a gubernatorial appointment, an agency budget hearing, or an amendment scheduled for public hearing, go to the “Committees” heading on the left side of the home page. From there you will go to “Hearing Schedules” and select the specific hearing to find a link to submit online comments. The hearing schedule may also be reached by going to the online calendar and selecting the date of the public hearing, then selecting “Hearing Schedules.”
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