Chicago, Ill. (August 18, 2021) - In 2008, Illinois became the first state to regulate the collection and storage of biometric information amidst the advent of pay-by-touch technologies.
Letter: Pursue climate goals
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Wasn’t it heartbreaking to watch Paradise, Calif., burn to the ground?
According to “Biden to pledge ambitious climate goals” (Associated Press, April 21), by 2030, the U.S. will reduce CO2 emissions by one half, and Greta Thunberg (“A Year To Change the World”) stated that the carbon budget will be gone in eight years. We need to act fast.
This may be difficult to comprehend along with a global warming limit of 1.5 degrees C, leading to an ocean rise of 33 cm (13 inches) by 2030. But it is not hard to comprehend what you can do to reduce your CO2 footprint:
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The ability of military spouses to find work and sustain careers through frequent moves is vital to the stability of an all-volunteer force. Yet military spouse unemployment remains five times higher than the civilian population, and those who are employed earn much less than their counterparts.
By the Numbers
Military spouses faced a 22% unemployment rate pre-COVID-19
Up to 34% of military spouses work in a licensed profession
A recent study by Blue Star Families found that the unemployment, underemployment, and reduced labor force participation among military spouses cost the U.S. economy almost $1 billion per year.
Military spouses are well educated and highly qualified for a range of careers, but frequent moves make it difficult for them to stay on a consistent career path. Switching jobs leaves little room for professional growth or establishment within a company, and some employers shy away from hiring military spouses because they know they will eventually be leaving.
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Legislatures in New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington have all proposed legislation seeking to curb COVID-19’s impact on businesses in their state. Each state’s proposed legislation essentially prohibits insurers from denying business interruption claims arising from COVID-19 related losses. Although there is some variation between the proposed legislation in each state, the goals are quite clear allow insureds to recover for losses tied to the pandemic, without regard to policy exclusions or gaps in coverage that may otherwise prohibit recovery. A summary of each state’s legislation is provided below.