Newswise Feature Channel: Government and Law

Tax Avoidance in Family Business: The Ethical Perspective of CEO Transgenerational Responsibility

Journal of Business Ethics — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:15:09 EST

A Proposed Legalisation of Polygamy in Australia

University of Adelaide — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:45:07 EST

Polygamy -- a legally or customarily recognised marriage involving three or more people -- is currently illegal in Australia. However, new research suggests a way to legalise the practice without disrupting the foundations of Australian marriage law.

The Hidden Power of Presidents

Tufts University — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:10:59 EST

Presidential power, especially in the face of Congressional opposition, is an area that Meredith McLain, an assistant professor of political science at Tufts University, has studied in depth. She published research on the traceability of presidential policymaking and unilateral action, especially while confronting an oppositional Congress.

Endocrine Society Calls for Restoration of Diabetes Prevention Program

Endocrine Society — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:10:08 EST

Three decades of landmark research into type 2 diabetes prevention abruptly ended this month due to government funding cuts.

AANA Strongly Supports Legislation to Ensure Timely, High-Quality Anesthesia Care for Veterans

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:30:29 EST

Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 to secure veterans' ability to access to high quality anesthesia care within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This critical legislation would align the VHA with current Defense Health Agency policy that allows both Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and physician anesthesiologists to be autonomous providers of anesthesia, while strengthening safety and transparency within the VHA.

The Ties that Bind or Those That Tear Us Apart? Co-CEO Constellations and ESG Performance in Family Firms

Journal of Business Ethics — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:50:00 EST

New survey shows lack of faith in Musk, DOGE

University of Delaware — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:19 EST

New data from the Center for Political Communication (CPC) at the University of Delaware shows many Americans have little trust in either Elon Musk or the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

American Society of Nephrology Calls on Congress to Authorize Legislation and Increase Funding for Kidney Diseases

American Society of Nephrology (ASN) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:30:00 EST

Today, leaders from the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) will meet with their congressional delegations and call for their support of $67 million in funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Organ Transplantation Program in FY 26.

Uncovering New Information About the Holocaust

University of Miami — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:00:25 EST

Historian Hermann Beck is shedding light on previously undocumented violence in the early months of Nazi rule.

Diverging Views of Democracy Fuel Support for Authoritarian Politicians, Notre Dame Study Shows

University of Notre Dame — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:30:30 EST

A new study from Marc Jacob, assistant professor of democracy and global affairs at the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame, found that diverse understandings of democracy among voters shape their ability to recognize democratic violations and, in turn, affect their voting choices.

UniSA Champion of Multiculturalism Takes Out Top SA Governor Award

University of South Australia — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:30:37 EST

One of UniSA's most passionate advocates for Aboriginal communities and marginalised groups has won the 2024 SA Governor's Multicultural Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement.

Terrorists Time Their Attacks During Periods of Security or Financial Crisis

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:45:53 EST

Terrorists time their attacks during periods of security or financial crisis, according to new research from political scientists at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

SLU/YouGov Poll: Voters Support Local Control of Police Departments, Prohibiting Cell Phone and Social Media Access in Schools

Saint Louis University — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:52 EST

The February 2025 SLU/YouGov Poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding public safety, technology in schools, state income taxes, Missouri education issues, and matters considered by the Missouri state government.

Imagined Exit as Voice: Americans' Emigration Aspirations Under Obama and Trump

Tufts University — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:19 EST

Over 260 Healthcare and Community Organizations Support Removing Barriers to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:00:49 EST

The United States healthcare system is facing challenges, including healthcare workforce shortages and expanding costs. A powerful solution is the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act, which will remove practice barriers for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, by allowing them to provide more comprehensive healthcare services to patients across the country.

AACI Statement on Widespread Termination of Federal Funding

Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:50:28 EST

Hundreds of millions of dollars in grant funding are being slashed from the budgets of American research institutions, stalling progress against cancer and other chronic diseases and threatening the sustainability of our nation's research infrastructure.

Zeleny, Sanderford to Deliver Seline Lecture on March 27

University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:30:29 EST

With a combined 50-plus years in the news industry, Jeff Zeleny, chief national affairs correspondent with CNN, and Aaron Sanderford, editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Examiner, will discuss the state of local and national news on March 27.

Popular Acne Skin Care Product Recalled Over Possible Cancer Causing Chemical

George Washington University — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:25:28 EST

New Research Finds China's One-Child Policy Boosted Female Entrepreneurship

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:50:20 EST

In new research, Jagadeesh Sivadasan, professor of business economics and public policy, and collaborators explore how China's one-child policy boosted female entrepreneurship.

Expert Available: Government Shutdown Looms if Funding Bill is Not Passed

George Washington University — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:10:01 EST

The government will shut down at 11:59 p.m. on Friday if a new funding bill is not signed by the President. ...