Regulatory policy

Images from the INQUIRER.net image bank MANILA, Philippines — The MMDA on Wednesday pledged to work with other government agencies to ensure “more efficient and orderly implementation” of non-contact apprehension (NCAP) policies. This comes after the Land Transport Office (LTO) asked Local Government Units (LGUs) to suspend their respective Non Contact Apprehension (NCAP) policies. “From […]

On May 26, 2022, the TC260 published the Draft Confidentiality Agreement Requirements for Internet Platforms, Products and Services (“Draft requirements”) for public consultation. The draft requirements flesh out the regulatory regime regarding privacy policies as proposed in the Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPL”) and Specification of personal information (“SIP Specification”), reiterating many of the existing […]

By Felicia Imohimi The Alliance for Action on Pesticide in Nigeria (AAPN) has called on the Nigerian government to develop pesticide policy and legislation to ensure that the use of toxic pesticides is banned and reduced. The AAPN made the call in a statement issued on Wednesday after a day of documentary screening and round […]

When: Aug 1 Lancaster City Council Committee meeting, held in council chambers and streamed online. What happened: City in-house counsel Barry Handwerger introduced an ordinance allowing for consistency and clear rules when it comes to flying flags on city property. “He declares above all that the masts of the city are not places of public […]

Photo: Sophon_Nawitt/Adobe Stock A council has launched an urgent review of cuts it made to people’s direct payments after a legal challenge forced a ‘full spin’ in a woman’s case. Stockport council also suspended its direct payments policy – introduced last year – after admitting it may have made poor decisions about how people could […]

Cincinnati officials are considering changing the policy regarding city employees’ use of discriminatory slurs. A public meeting on Monday evening aims to get public comment on these potential changes. Last week, Cincinnati police said an officer had been suspended after he twice used racist language on the phone. The previous week, another officer had had […]

Emerald City Comic Con 2019 attendees browse the booth of Portland-based independent publisher Dark Horse Comics. (ECCC Image) Emerald City Comic Con organizers announced Thursday that they will be reinstating a face covering requirement for this year’s show in Seattle. This is a significant reversal of previous ECCC policy, which sparked a backlash in June […]

Large-scale projects are driving solar development in India, with a pipeline of around 57 GW at the end of the second quarter (Q2) of 2022. For India to reach the ambitious target of 280 GW of solar power by 2030, more large-scale solar projects need to be installed. The industry however faces a host of […]

Section 1115 of the Social Security Act allows the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to waive certain rules of the Medicaid program and provide federal funding to states to test innovative coverage system reforms and benefits that would further the goals of the Medicaid program. Although not required by law […]

On July 21, EA released an update to the Sims 4 policy regarding modding and content creation. While the post stated that EA understood mods to be an “important part” of the player experience and explained how players could re-enable mods after they were automatically disabled following the latest Sims 4 update. , it also […]

Good evening! This is Akin Gump’s weekly policy bulletin on climate change policy and regulatory developments, providing information on the major climate policy headlines from the past week and upcoming climate-related events and hearings. : After previous budget reconciliation negotiations failed, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced Wednesday that […]

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Past comments by White House cabinet officials on fossil fuels and the shift to electric vehicles amid high energy costs indicate Beltway insiders live in a “political neverland,” the Heritage chairman said. Foundation, Dr. Kevin Roberts, to Fox News Digital in a recent interview. Roberts said officials […]

The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, said the commission has so far identified 72 action points to promote indigenous content in the telecommunications sector. Danbatta revealed this in his keynote address at the third edition of the Policy Implementation Assistance Forum on the theme: “Establishing Traceable Metrics for the Development […]

Introduction Today’s column goes back to my original opinion on local content requirements. Five years ago, I opined that three major political priorities were apparently driving the government’s preparations for impending oil and gas extraction. These priorities were: 1) establish a sovereign wealth fund (SWF) and accordingly design a fiscal regime for the sector; 2) […]

Voice of Ghana Economy The African Center for Energy Policy (ACEP) has supported VOICE Ghana, a disability research and policy institute based in Ho, Volta Region, to ensure opportunities in the oil and gas sector are accessible to people. People with Disabilities. The support, which amounts to US$50,000 from ACEP’s Extractive Industries and Climate Change […]

In the second quarter earnings report released July 28Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty said the company plans to remove testing requirements for vaccinated customers by August 8 for all of its cruise brands on shorter sailings. The company may be considering removing vaccinations as a requirement for cruising as well, moving to the point […]

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) expects to receive certification as World Health Organization (WLA) Listed Authorities by the end of this year. The Department of Food and Drug Safety is seeking to be listed as a World Health Organization (WLA) authority this year. WLA is a […]

Clarifying a section of Obamacare would negatively impact Catholic health care, the Prelates say. Catholic health ministries serve everyone, regardless of race, gender, belief system, or any other characteristic. So say four leading bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States. The four, who chair the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) committees […]

To concentrate Associated Press – July 20 The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on Wednesday rescinded a Trump administration policy weakening the agency’s authority to identify lands and waters where declining animals and plants could benefit from government protection. A previous policy measure prevented the USFWS from designating areas as critical habitat if there […]

Smoke billowing from a chimney is pictured in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain November 6, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register 75% of sovereign wealth funds have a policy, compared to 46% in 2017 30% have set a carbon emissions target More inclined to support “impact” investment projects LONDON, July 27 […]

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines has shared his policy on cryptocurrency regulation. “I don’t want it banned,” he said, advising investors not to invest money they can’t afford to lose in crypto. Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines on Crypto Regulation Felipe Medalla, the governor of the Bangko Sentral […]

When Joe Manchin announced an abrupt end to Senate negotiations last week on major climate legislation, activists and even fellow Democrats have expressed outrage at the West Virginia lawmaker. Manchin was attacked as a “modern-day villain” who had spoken “nothing less than a death sentence” on a rapidly warming planet. However, some Democratic leaders, including […]

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), said the loss of revenue from the oil and gas sector, which has remained the main driver of the economy over the years, is pushing the national economy to the brink. MAN said these policies and the evident lack of commitment to implement key policy initiatives in the sector […]

House ” IANS Special Series » J’khand launches new policy to revive state’s tourism sector New Delhi, July 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Launching the Jharkhand Tourism Policy 2021 on Saturday, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said the policy aims to revive, renew and revamp the state’s tourism sector, and provide a different dimension and perspective on the how […]

On Friday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recommended a CBI investigation into the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 for alleged rule violations and procedural lapses. The LG found “substantial evidence” of “financial quid pro quo” at the “highest political level” where the Minister of Excise “made and enforced important decisions in breach of statutory provisions” and […]

DARIEN — In the latest attempt to maintain local control over zoning, city officials said they plan to back out of a state policy that legalizes all so-called “grandma’s apartments.” » or second homes built on single-family homes to increase the housing stock. The state passed legislation in 2021 that broadly allows cities to build […]

The Supreme Court on Thursday denied a Biden administration request to reinstate a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immigration enforcement policy that had been blocked by a lower court, as judges scheduled the case for oral arguments in December. The court’s vote was 5-4, with four members – liberal justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson […]

A chart displays the Brazilian Real-US dollar and other exchange rates in Sao Paulo, Brazil March 16, 2020 REUTERS/Rahel Patrasso Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BRASILIA, July 21 (Reuters) – Economic advisers to Brazil’s top presidential candidate are drawing up plans for a more aggressive foreign exchange policy, including more market […]

In 2016, 40 years after it was originally passed in 1976, Congress dramatically amended the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by passing the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. These changes triggered an unprecedented and sustained scientific review of chemicals in commerce by the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxic Substances […]

By Angela Green, Content Manager, H&C News: A report reveals that the government’s food policy and the UK food system are completely broken. 32% of all food and non-alcoholic beverage ads are still invested in promoting unhealthy foods The 2022 Broken Plate Report released yesterday by The Food Foundation reveals like never before the dangerous […]

8 minute read36 minutes The Conservative leadership race was remarkable not for what the candidates said, but for what they did not say. Britain has been stuck in a low growth trap for 10 years, facing a recession, approaching an inflationary storm, and no one has a clear economic vision to fix it. What emerged […]

The writer is founder of the Center for China and Globalization While China’s zero Covid policy has been remarkably successful in containing the virus and keeping death rates to a fraction of those seen in the US and UK, it has also profoundly affected the country’s economy. In particular, the impact on China’s global talent […]

Liz Truss has pledged to bring about the biggest economic change the UK has seen in 30 years in her bid to become the next prime minister. The foreign minister said she wanted a “bold new approach” to tackle the economic crisis facing the country. During the leadership campaign, Ms Truss pledged a radical overhaul […]

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele July 16 (THEWILL) – About a week away from the bi-monthly session of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has hinted at key considerations that would influence the rate- decision of the body responsible for stimulating the economy. In line with […]

By Chinwendu Obienyi Central The Bank’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, said the apex bank is working to improve monetary policies suited to the current realities of the Nigerian economy. Emefiele said the effectiveness of the CBN’s monetary policy initiatives over the past few years had been hampered by the global financial crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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July 14, 2022 HONG KONG – Thailand has been urged to introduce clearer regulations on the use of cannabis following the government’s decision to legalize the cultivation and consumption of the drug for food and drink. Following the country’s decision on June 9 to become the first in Asia to decriminalize marijuana, some experts called […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government will undertake a review of the various incentive acts and duty exemption schemes and their use, with the aim of streamlining the system and improving its efficiency. The draft National Trade Policy Document noted that the government maintains various support programs for Bahamian businesses. These schemes include, but are not […]

The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank board voted unanimously to accept a draft regional spending policy at a meeting Monday afternoon. Commission President Pamela Goff said the draft policy will not come into effect until at least a second reading of the draft policy has been completed. Land Bank Chief Executive James Lengyel said the second […]

Last week, Reuters reported that more than 5 million barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserves had been exported to Europe and Asia, “even as U.S. gasoline and diesel prices hit record lows. record highs”. This oil was sent to the Netherlands, India and China, Reuters reported. According to U.S. Customs data, Phillips 66 also […]

Seplat, Mobile BY EMEKA EJERE The increasing rate of divestment by international oil companies (IOCs) from the Nigerian oil and gas sector poses a threat that has prompted the federal government to strategize on how to save the sector from collapse, the findings showed. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said over the weekend […]

I am 30 years old and I plan to take out health insurance from ₹5 lakh blanket. I originally planned to buy the font from a web aggregator. However, a broker has now offered a lower premium for the same plan. Is it right to buy policy from a broker? -Name masked on request Brokers […]

New Jersey, United States — (SBWIRE) — 09/07/2022 – Latest published study on Global Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market by WADA Research assesses market size, trend and forecast to 2027. Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market study covers significant research data and proves that it is a a handy reference document for managers, analysts, […]

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), under the auspices of Growth Initiatives for Budget Transparency (GIFT) Nigeria, have launched a Guidance Note to interrogate the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Last year, President Muhammadu Buhari sign the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) 2021 into law. The Petroleum Industry Act provides a legal, governance, regulatory and fiscal framework for […]

After 12 years of failed attempts, Pennsylvania state legislators have passed regulations that will reduce fertilizer use on lawns, golf courses, parks, sports fields and other landscaped areas. Both branches of the state legislature easily passed the bipartisan measure called the Lawn Fertilizer Bill on July 6. She now returns to Governor Tom Wolf for […]

The government is taking steps to modify new lending standards that have been blamed for creditworthy people being denied loans and contributing to the credit crunch. PaydayChampion has loans for people with good and bad credit and doesn’t deny them. According to Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark, changes to responsible lending standards will be implemented […]

Germany’s parliament plans to pass a package of laws this week giving energy companies billions in state treasury aid, but it will mean financial ruin and cold homes for working-class families. The government introduced the legislation on Tuesday and is passing on the costs of NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine to the wider […]

Government tax officials expect around Tk 2,000 crore in taxes laundering the undisclosed money as the amnesty budget bait begins to elicit responses. According to estimates by tax authorities, the first of its kind scheme of laundering black money by paying a 7% tax could attract embezzled money amounting to around Tk 30,000 crore. A […]

The Food and Drug Administration wants to prevent smoking-related deaths by making cigarettes less appealing. To that end, the FDA plans to ban menthol cigarettes and limit nicotine content to “reduce cigarette addiction.” Meanwhile, the FDA seems determined to make vaping products, the most promising alternative to cigarettes, less appealing to smokers. The perverse combination […]

Following an ongoing energy crisis that has seen fuel prices soar both in Florida and across the country, the American Petroleum Institute has sent a letter to President Biden’s office with ten “immediate actions” that the recommends to help increase energy supply. API is a trade association for the petroleum and natural gas industries, claiming […]

The 2022 general elections in Brazil will take place on October 2. Despite the traditional myriad of presidential candidates, including former minister Ciro Gomes, voters will realistically choose between the left-wing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Workers’ Party), who was president from 2003 to 2010, and the extreme right Jair Messias Bolsonaro (Liberal Party), the […]

Disease control officials test drivers for symptoms of COVID-19 in Pyongyang’s Manggyongdae district. (Rodong Sinmun) North Korean authorities in Yanggang Province recently responded to protests by bereaved families over the government’s policy of “unconditionally” cremating those who have died since May 12, when the regime announced a COVID-19 outbreak. According to a source in the […]

Kohima, July 3 (MexN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee today accused the state government of not having a private sector funding policy. Among other things, he alleged that the ‘much talked about’ investment of Rs 20 crore MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) and all documents which are notified by the Government of India (GoI) […]

The new feature of Fair Observer FO° Insights gives meaning to current issues. US President Joe Biden and many Democrats have advocated for a Green New Deal. They seem to mimic Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal that lifted the United States out of the Great Depression. They believe that public investment in green energy and […]

In August 2021, the UK government released its hydrogen strategy and a number of policy consultations to encourage the development of a UK low carbon hydrogen sector (see articles (1) to (4) of this series here). In an industry where countries are in fierce competition to be among the first to meaningfully benefit from the […]

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, reproductive health organizations and contraceptive service providers have been scrambling to chart a way forward. But the federal government itself has taken steps to ensure access to medication, abortion and contraception, even though some states have already begun banning or restricting these options. This week, the head of […]

RISK FACTORS: “We hope people can cooperate and support it…this may be the very important last mile,” Health and Welfare Minister Chen Shih-chung said. By Lee I-chia / Staff Reporter Taiwan’s COVID-19 restrictions and mask regulations are to remain the same next month, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said yesterday. The center reported 42,112 […]

SEVERAL INDIAN entrepreneurs and developers in the web 3.0 space are leaving the country in a bid to shift their base to more crypto-friendly destinations. The co-founders of India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange WazirX, Nischal Shetty and Siddharth Menon, have moved to Dubai with their families. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal is also among those who have […]

Just over a month has passed since the 2022 federal elections, with Albania’s new government getting off to a quick start. The main Treasury ministers have been confirmed with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones and Deputy Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh completing the Treasury benches. A process will be […]

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President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House on April 1, 2022.Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images Biden is pushing back on implementing the “paid employment” rule on his regulatory agenda. The rule would prevent student borrowers from taking on too much unaffordable debt after graduation. Biden has opposed efforts by advocates to […]

With the rapid growth in solar energy deployment needed to decarbonize our economy, the industry is facing new and rapidly changing needs and challenges across a wide variety of federal regulatory bodies. SEIA’s regulatory affairs experts lead this charge by engaging regularly and directly with regulators, participating in dozens of rule-making cases across all agencies, […]

Rising prices and the Fed’s efforts to combat them have put the economy in a difficult situation. A recession is looming if the global economy doesn’t catch a few breaks in the form of unblocked supply chains, additional oil and gas production or a deal to allow Ukraine to export more wheat. Like most problems, […]

By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – Dashed hopes, so far at least, that Brexit would tip Britain’s economy back to trade and investment-led growth threaten another of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s flagship policies: “level » areas outside of London. Six years after the vote to leave the European Union, the classic British model of low […]

US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce says the SEC’s recently released list of rules is full of “hot” topics implemented in unreasonable haste, while crypto was ignored. Commissioner Peirce, sometimes referred to as Crypto Mom for her positive views on cryptocurrency, released a statement regarding the SEC’s Spring 2022 Regulatory Agenda and SEC Agency […]

WeChat targets NFT and crypto accounts with new policy update In a recent policy update, China’s leading social media platform, WeChat, decided to ban all accounts that provide access to crypto or NFT-related services. Under the new guidelines, all public accounts on its platform involved in issuing, trading, and funding crypto and NFTs will now […]

The U.S. economy, nearly halfway through 2022, continues to challenge small businesses. Inflation hit its worst level since 1981 and stock markets plunged straight into a bear market. Mortgage applications are at their lowest level in 20 years, housing prices are still 20% on the year and mortgage rates are rising. Energy costs are skyrocketing […]

The federal government is reviewing some of the major decisions made by the Modi regime, to quickly withdraw or change them, earning it the nickname “amendment government”. The Narendra Modi government first announces a major political decision. Following widespread protest or discontent or both, he announces a series of changes. The workflow is more or […]

One thing you must do Visit our London Legal Walk fundraising page for the London Legal Walk 2022. We are undertaking the 10 kilometer walk on Tuesday, June 28 in support of free frontline legal advice services. What do you want to know 1. Minister of Interior defends treatment policy in Rwanda The Home Secretary […]

The Blair Oaks School Board received an ear of praise and criticism for its policy on transgender students on Tuesday, after weeks of questions from the community. The board offered the “extended public comment” period ahead of its June board meeting so that members of the public can express their feelings on Policy 2115, adopted […]

The The number of Internet subscriptions fell from 154.29 million in December 2020 to 141.96 million in December 2021, showing an 8% decline on a year-over-year analysis. This is according to the 2021 Annual Subscriber/Network Data Report released by the Nigerian Communications Commission on Thursday. The report said in part: “In December 2021, the total […]

Greetings from Bergen, Norway. My wife and I are touring Norway with listeners to my radio show. It’s a socialist country, but the new government here has beaten President Joe Biden on his IQ and common sense. Last year, a “center-left” coalition government prevailed with a pledge to strengthen the oil and gas industry here. […]

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, June 17, 2022 The #NCCNPolicy Summit explores how adapting workplace culture to accommodate people with past or present cancer, and their caregivers, can result in benefits for employers and employees. WASHINGTON, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) convened an oncology policy summit washington d.c. today on the […]

A Supreme Court judge in Newfoundland and Labrador has ruled that part of the Canada Post Corporation Act violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. (Paul Daly/CBC) The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has ruled that the law that allowed Canada Post to search a package containing cocaine violates Charter privacy — but evidence […]

A committee set up by the National Green Tribunal to monitor compliance with noise rules in Delhi has suggested that the city government follow a zero-tolerance policy against unnecessary horns and the use of modified mufflers. In a report submitted to the Green Court, the panel said incessant traffic noise, incessant honking, pressure horns […]

The survey heard that although each US state has its own regulations, a national body called the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) “has had a huge influence” on how fire safety is implemented across the country. He learned that the United States follows higher fire safety standards, including using sprinklers, progressive evacuations and installing two […]

Tesla Inc.it is TSLA policy and business development manager in India, Manuj Khuranaresigned, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter. What happened: Khurana’s resignation comes weeks after the US electric vehicle company suspended plans to sell electric cars in India amid regulatory challenges over high import duties. The executive was hired […]

Breadcrumb Links PF Comment The electric mobility paradigm must be recognized for what it was: a technical and fiscal flop Publication date : June 14, 2022 • 12 minutes ago • 4 minute read • Join the conversation A charging socket in a Porsche Taycan electric vehicle at the Porsche SE showroom in Berlin, Germany. […]

Bitcoin and Public policy in the application of international arbitration Cryptocurrencies are a fast-spreading form of transaction in the global financial system and regulators have recognized that crypto-assets are here to stay; they can support financial inclusion, provide secure payments and improve controls. However, cryptocurrency technology, with its innovative features such as decentralized nature, lack […]

As New Zealand takes its place as a space nation, this year’s Otago Foreign Policy School will address the regulatory, scientific, cultural and security aspects the nation needs to consider when developing its policy. and its spatial framework. Maria Pozza The school’s principal, Dr. Maria Pozza, who is also a director and senior attorney at […]

Share this with more people! The World Bank says additional policy reforms in investment and trade facilitation can further improve trade flows between Ghana and the rest of the sub-region. In his report on Ghana’s Trade Competitiveness Diagnostic, he urged the government to, among other things, take administrative or regulatory measures to reduce port charges, […]

Attachments Introduction Across Latin America, multiple and overlapping humanitarian crises continue to force the displacement and movement of millions of people in search of safety and protection. Violence, economic instability and environmental distress continue to be the main factors driving the increase in mixed and ongoing migration across the region. As of September 2021, UNHCR […]

Andrew Ross Sorkin, left, spoke with Starbucks acting CEO Howard Schultz at the New York Times policy forum DealBook.Credit…Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The New York Times Howard Schultz thinks the country is facing a “crisis of capitalism”. It was that crisis that prompted Mr. Schultz to return to Starbucks in April for his third stint as […]

Rory McIlroy has been a strong supporter of the PGA Tour by banning all members who signed up for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational. British golf star Ian Poulter has pledged to appeal the decision and will consider legal action – backed by Saudi money. Golf is rushing to a showdown on the course after […]

Emily Bridges – the elite British cyclist who is trans and is fighting to compete in the women’s category – told her story in an interview with ITV News on Tuesday, following months of controversy over her status in elite cycling. In the 20-Minute TV interview with ITV sportscaster Steve Scott, Bridges squarely responded to […]

By Bryan Koenig (June 8, 2022, 9:36 p.m. EDT) — The Biden administration on Wednesday elected to abandon a Trump-era policy that generally promoted the right of holders of standards-essential patents to pursue injunctions blocking the use of their technology if the patents are infringed, while abandoning a proposed alternative that would have essentially discouraged […]

Japanese government’s policy document reaffirms role of IR in boosting tourism June 08, 2022 news desk Japan, Latest news, Top of the page   The national government of Japan reiterated in its economic policy document for 2022, released on Tuesday, the role of integrated resorts (RIs), as resorts with casinos are known in this […]

detroit today Over the weekend, a series of shootings in eight states left at least 15 dead and 60 injured. Local organizers are continuing their push for expanded gun regulation. As a result, there has been an increased call for legislative action to reduce mass shootings, both locally and nationally. “I carried a gun for […]

Those who have wanted the ability to purchase food and drink from food trucks while visiting public parks near State College are in luck. Food trucks can now operate in parks and rights-of-way in Ferguson Township. Ferguson Township supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance in March amending several sections of its zoning and subdivision and land […]

New Delhi, Jun 6 (IANS) National equity benchmarks fell in early trading on Monday, weighed mainly by consumer packaged goods, information technology and media stocks. Same as the Reserve Bank of India is likely to raise policy rates at the monetary policy review meeting which begins on Monday, however investors are awaiting the actual degree […]

UTICA, NY – Boilermaker officials have announced the lifting of COVID restrictions for participation in the Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, 5K presented by Utica National and the 15K Wheelchair Race presented by Sitrin and NBT Bank on July 10, 2022. As a result of these changes, participants will no longer need to […]

by Kevin Schofield This weekend’s reading is sadly topical: a Harvard Business School article examining whether mass shooting incidents impact U.S. gun regulations, and if so, what kind of response they generate. Tragic mass shootings like the recent one in Uvalde, Texas, have become far too common, as have the predictable responses: media hype for […]

Settlement agreements regarding payments to non-governmental third parties have been sharply curtailed by the Trump administration. See “Last Minute Trump Administration Regulations Limit Environmental Justice Settlements,” Williams Mullen Environmental Notes, July 2021. Recent DOJ policy and regulation restores DOJ’s authority to enter into settlements involving third parties, including including additional environmental projects (SEP). As noted […]

A new initiative to cut school lunch funds for schools that deviate from the federally-backed transgender policy in classrooms has prompted South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to threaten lawsuits. The dispute comes after new rules, proposed by the US Department of Agriculture, that would stop sending money to public schools that prohibit transgender youth from […]

Listen to the article 9 minutes This audio is generated automatically. Please let us know if you have any comments. As the waste industry waits for new federal guidelines, states are developing regulations and laws on how to handle PFAS in everything from packaging to apparel to fertilizer. The question for waste management companies is […]

To concentrate Los Angeles Times – May 24 The state Water Resources Control Board voted on Tuesday to pass emergency drought rules that increase conservation requirements for water providers statewide and prohibit watering the ornamental grass in businesses and in the common areas of housing estates and homeowners’ associations. The bylaw also prohibits the use […]

Amid strict COVID-19 lockdown norms in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou and several other manufacturing hubs across the country, the British Chamber of Commerce in China noted that the restrictions have already led business sentiment to reach its peak. “tipping point”. The chamber, in its latest position paper, said the foreign affairs climate in […]

It’s a moment often seen in the downward trajectory of beleaguered prime ministers: a whirlwind of new policy ideas intended to please voters, but which are actually more often aimed at appeasing their own MPs. Boris Johnson is approaching, some would say, that point. In recent days, Downing Street has come out in favor of […]

The formulation of a strong anti-tobacco policy is crucial in implementing the Prime Minister’s plan to eliminate smoking in Bangladesh by 2040. Stakeholders said at a consultative workshop titled “The Importance of Tobacco Tax Policy in Protecting Public Health and the Environment” held on World No Tobacco Day. 2022 on Sunday, May 29, a press […]