legislation – Page 29 – People's World

How Big Oil ate California’s future

September 17, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

The Earth is where all people live. If we are going to survive and thrive, the California economy must opt out of using all that oil.

John McCain’s “midnight riders” put borderlands at risk

September 15, 2015 By James Patrick Jordan

"If we expose McCain's underhanded tactics, S750 will likely die just like a vampire in the sun."

Illinois residents suffering from Rauner’s budget standoff

September 10, 2015 By Carl Green

The budget standoff between right-wing Gov. Rauner and the pro-worker Democratic-run state legislature continues with no sign of an end.

Californians battle for far-reaching climate legislation

August 28, 2015 By Juan Lopez

The California state Assembly will decide on an array of pace-setting legislative bills to combat climate change.

AFL-CIO backs legislation to curb execs’ revolving door to D.C.

August 27, 2015 By Sam Pizzigati

"Hard-working families can't afford to have the financial industry and government creating a cozy relationship that allows Wall Street to write its own rules."