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New Yorks State Legislature is considering a bill to ensure that companies contracting with the state dont contribute to tropical deforestation. The Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act holds companies contracting with New York State accountable for any deforestation they might take part in, whether thats through how their product is made or through their supply chain. A study from the University of Cambridge finds 94 companies have adopted zero-deforestation commitments, although mos...

Racial disparities exist in Minnesota when it comes to asthma cases. Environmental-justice advocates said it is one example of pollution disproportionately affecting communities of color, and they hope a bill in the Legislature would add protections. The plan calls on the Pollution Control Agency to consider whether an industrial site or other entity seeking a permit would add to the cumulative impact in a racially diverse area that already has environmental stressors. ...

Afternoon report: Corn, soybeans and wheat all trend higher in Tuesday’s session.

While crews have worked to clear snow from roads and cycling infrastructure, some crossings and bus stops sat snowed in days later, and are now hard, crunchy and slippery, say those commuting on foot and bike.

Most recently a California deputy treasurer, Schaefer was a trader, a banker and advisor with a deep legacy as a municipal bond market expert and mentor.

Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, who championed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act that President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday afternoon, is celebrating the bill's signing, calling it a historic step.

LGBT extremists have criticized the federal "Respect for Marriage Act" for not going far enough, while at the same time urging its passage.

Madison LGBTQ leaders are celebrating the Senate's passage of the Respect for Marriage Act Tuesday, but some caution the bill doesn't go far enough to protect marriage rights.

Patrick Henning and Juan Fernandez will assume top roles in Fiona Ma's administration, should she be re-elected Tuesday.

Incumbent Fiona Ma, facing Republican Jack Guerrero in her re-election bid, will change up top staff members if she wins as expected.