legislation – Page 28 – People's World

House passes highway-transit bill, delays rail safety

October 30, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

"We need to increase investments in our infrastructure and focus on the areas that will truly help create jobs and support our economy."

Changes in Wisconsin’s John Doe law protect corrupt politicians

October 27, 2015 By Dominique Paul Noth

Legislative changes in 2016 can render Walker impotent and in three years restore Wisconsin to social sanity.

Senate rejects bill to discourage “sanctuary cities”

October 21, 2015 By Larry Rubin

Democrats and one Republican yesterday blocked a bill that would have cut some federal funding from jurisdictions that have "sanctuary city" laws.

Calif. governor signs law providing health care for undocumented kids

October 15, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

Among hundreds of bills signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown were several providing new protections for immigrants and against racial profiling.

Bernie Sanders introduces major labor law reform bill

October 7, 2015 By John Wojcik And Mark Gruenberg

The bill allows workers to unionize through a simple majority card-check vote and ensures that companies can't stop a union from forming by denying a first contract.