Legal & Regulatory
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Boost Renewable Energy Adoption, Cut Utility Bills
Massachusetts passed a renewable energy plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, cut utility bills for low- and middle-income households, and restrict expensive competitive electric suppliers.
FDA Warns Bimbo Bakeries to Not Label Products with Allergens When They Contain None
The Food and Drug Administration said that they have warned the Mexican-American bakery Bimbo Bakeries to stop using labels saying that their products may have potentially dangerous allergens when they contain none.
Detroit Moves to Ban Gas Station Lock-Ins After Fatal Shooting Incident
In response to a fatal shooting during a locked-in dispute, Detroit is moving to ban gas stations from locking customers inside the store.
UPDATE: Julian Assange Returns to Australia a Free Man After Pleading Guilty in US Court
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is on his way back to Australia as a free man after he officially pleaded guilty to a US District Court in Saipan.