Tag: Lawmaker

Pennsylvania doctor, lawmaker explain why aging in place ‘makes sense’

A physician and a lawmaker, both based in the state of Pennsylvania, have come together to explain to area seniors why aging in place “makes sense,” explaining potential benefits from a regional healthcare system’s senior wellness program and the ability to remain in their own homes as they get older. Kenneth Tomczyk, a physician who [...]read morePennsylvania doctor, lawmaker explain why aging in place ‘makes sense’

Kentucky lawmaker announces $3M allocation to build homes for flood victims

Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) of the U.S. House of Representatives announced last week that $3 million has been allocated from the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 to go toward the construction of homes for victims of flooding in eastern Kentucky that took place in July 2022. The funding will be issued to the Housing Development [...]read moreKentucky lawmaker announces $3M allocation to build homes for flood victims

Y Combinator’s Garry Tan chastises a San Francisco lawmaker again; this time about an email bill

Y Combinator President Garry Tan took to the social platform X Tuesday to again express his displeasure at elected officials representing San Francisco, where the storied accelerator is based. This time, he was lambasting California state assembly member Matt Haney, over a proposed late-night email bill he authored. Haney represents San Francisco in the state’s [...]read moreY Combinator’s Garry Tan chastises a San Francisco lawmaker again; this time about an email bill

‘Illegal Invaders’ Michigan Lawmaker Loses It Over Gonzaga Basketball Team’s Bus Trip To Detroit

Michigan State Representative Matt Maddock doesn’t exactly have the best track record of being right. He was wrong about COVID-19 being less deadly than the flu, and he was definitely wrong about the results of the 2020 presidential election. This time around, CNN reports that he was wrong about buses being full of “illegal invaders,” [...]read more‘Illegal Invaders’ Michigan Lawmaker Loses It Over Gonzaga Basketball Team’s Bus Trip To Detroit

US lawmaker demands LVMH’s Loro Piana answer for ‘exploitation’ in Peru

By Bloomberg Published Mar 19, 2024 A US lawmaker wants Loro Piana to answer for what he sees as the “exploitation” of Indigenous workers providing raw materials for the Italian fashion house’s trademark luxury sweaters.  Loro Piana SS23 The company, a subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, has been making garments out of [...]read moreUS lawmaker demands LVMH’s Loro Piana answer for ‘exploitation’ in Peru

Taylor Swift Singapore Concerts Start Conflict with Philippines Lawmaker

Taylor Swift‘s the biggest star in the world … so it’s no shock she can kick off a conflict between two sovereign nations — and all because of where she’s performing next weekend. Here’s the deal … obviously, T-Swift’s over in Singapore right now, having just completed the first three of six concerts in the [...]read moreTaylor Swift Singapore Concerts Start Conflict with Philippines Lawmaker