Biden’s Push To Ban Employers’ Non-Compete Clauses Draws Mixed Reaction
Some states prohibit non-competes only for lower-wage workers. Lawyers advise caution in considering any ban.
State & Local Politics
Northeastern Australian States’ Delta Outbreak Tilts Advice Towards AstraZeneca
Queensland’s Chief Health Officer wants an extra 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca as the Delta outbreak grows in the state.
Australian State Labor Backbencher Charged With Alleged Assault
Labor Member of Parliament, Les Walker, has been charged with assault over an incident in the coastal city, Townsville.
Activists Say Federal Voting Rights Bills Not Dead
Federal agencies may fill gaps in facilitating voting even if the bills don’t move forward.
All-Time High Vaccination In August Will Give Australian State “Ticket To Freedom”
State’s Premier has urged its residents to get vaccinated in record numbers to secure their ‘”ticket to freedom”.
Drought Will Force Western US To Rethink Water Use, Experts Say
Rising heat and dry conditions are reducing the water available for farming — as well as for once abundant salmon populations.
“Center-Right” Opposition Leader Of Australian State Side-Steps Net-Zero Commitment
The opposition leader said that it will put forward environmental policies that show “we are fair about it”.
Virus Outbreak Inevitable In Australian State; Chief Health Officer
Queensland’s chief health officer has warned there will likely be a rise in cases on the same day that a Brisbane school was shut.
New Australian Hospitals Will Not Have Emergency Department And Beds
The Queensland government’s proposed satellite hospitals are little more than health clinics, said the Liberal National Party.