Major Developments
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700,000 Americans Support EPA's Carbon Pollution Rules To date, 700,000 Americans logged comments favoring the EPA’s proposed standard for carbon pollution from new power plants. Please add your support and/or comment. This new standard will spur innovation in low carbon technologies... read on... |
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B-Corp Legislation Advance in CO, LA Benefit Corporation legislation is moving quickly this week through legislatures in Colorado and Louisiana where support for the bills is broad and bipartisan. Passage of these two bills would add to seven other states that have already enacted benefit corporations into law. ASBC,... read on... |
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The Rebuild America Act Offers Path to Sustainable Economy The Rebuild America Act (S. 2252) introduced by Senator Tom Harkin provides an integrated framework for investment in infrastructure, education and clean energy. It puts us on a path toward an economy that creates good paying jobs, strengthens education, increases competitiveness, fosters... read on... |
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San Francisco to Offer City Incentives for Benefit Corporations The Board of Supervisors of San Francisco unanimously endorsed an ordinance to provide a preference for Benefit Corporations bidding on contracts with the City. This legislation gives added support to corporations that are structured as Benefit Corporations under California State law.... read on... |
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Senate Blocks Buffett Rule On April 16th, the Senate filibustered the Buffett Rule, preventing a full debate on the measure, even though a majority (51-45) voted to move forward. The Buffett Rule would set a minimum 30% tax on personal incomes over $1 million. It is a first step toward raising enough revenue for... read on... |
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Crowdfunding Bill Signed: SEC Wants YOUR Opinion Crowdfunding has now been passed and signed into law, with the SEC charged with working out the details. Tell the SEC what you’d like to see as crowdfunding is implemented. ... read on... |
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